WALL-E

WALL-E put simply is an achievement in film history. This movie i is proof that our generation has art. Art that will last far into the future. Proof that we have a Warhol. It's just that his canvas has turned into the television and movie screen. Our art galleries are our movie theaters.

Now to look at WALL-E as art we must look at it in two fronts firstly the obvious, surface beauty:

The images display photorealistic beauty that is astonishing. I defy anyone not to say "ahhhhhh" when EVE and WALL-E spin through outer space with, of all things a fire extinguisher in hand.

Now lets go deeper what beyond the surface makes WALL-E a phenomenal piece of artwork? The first fifteen minutes: silence and music. Four words are all that are exchanged between two robots. Yet we feel more emotion for them than we probably felt for every girl and boy in every chick flick ever made. Heck you might feel more for them than you do for some of your friend's relationships. They are able to reel you in and keep you there, with four words. Then the plot kicks in. The subtle look at themes such as loss of identity through consumerism, eco-relations and post apocalyptic redemption. This level of subtlety in film makes us look at the movie industry on a whole different level a brilliance in absolutely literary level. The writing is phenomenal. The allusions to the bible with Eve playing the dove to the Axioms' Arc. "Stay the Course." is a phrase often used by the stories antagonist (doesn't take a computer brain to connect that to George Bush.) Yet they don't seem to be shoving these thoughts down your throats. These are thoughts that come to you after some much needed reflection after viewing. This level art is wonderful in a world where the stuff of "Kung Fu Panda" take box office gold. But be warned don't let the G rating confuse you into thinking that means it is entertaining for kids with short attention spans. It is first and foremost great art, maturity and a willingness to listen to the wordlessness is a necessity. Though for those who can appreciate it...prepare for one of the greatest pieces of science fiction, romance and yes art America has had to offer in the year at least.