I've wanted to see this for quite some time, so a late review is almost tragic. A Pixar movie? The first Pixar sci-fi movie I'm aware of (talking animals and toys don't really count)? A non-depressing post-apocalyptic film? All of those and more made the anticipation quite a bit. All that to say, I'm glad I saw it.
The wait was well worth it. This is the first Pixar movie since Nemo I can honestly call a classic. The Incredibles and that rat cooking movie were good, pardon my absence of French, but not exactly classics. With Wall E, the bar has yet again been raised.
The bulk of the movie has no dialog, showing a patience usually absent in American films. The images, dance sequences, and spare, thoughtful lines resonate. This is the best sci-fi movie, animated or otherwise, I've seen in a while.
Some people complain about the preachy-ness of this movie. It's not preachy, just a fictional vision of a very possible future. The real story involves the interaction between two of the best characters in robot history. That and... well, watch it and then find out.
On another note, if you find yourself complaining about the bleak nature of movies nowadays, it's because you're not watching films like this. It starts with dust storms and post apocalyptic trash heaps, but in the end it's all about hope. Now that's a classic.
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