The Iron Giant

  • PG (SINGAPORE)
  • 1999


MOVIE IS animated careful original extraterrestrial entertaining
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Positive Reviews 57
Average Rating 4.2/5
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4.2
At times, The Iron Giant is more serene than it needs to be, but its a lovely and touching daydream. EW
4.4
There are no cute little animals and not a single musical number: Its a story, plain and simple. Rogerebert
4.5
And if its top notch story werent enough, The Iron Giant also boasts some spectacular animation, a combination of classic two dimensional processes an .. Austin Chronicle
4.0
The Iron Giant predates Birds 2003 gem The Incredibles and its non digital animated style has simplicity and charm; in 2016, it looks closer to the Ja .. The Guardian
3.8
But The Iron Giants apparent looseness in spite of its brevity might be his most impressive writerly achievement.
4.0
Its brilliantly animated, and like the masterpieces of its genre it transcends age groupings.
4.5
Its absolutely beautiful, and while the Signature Edition doesnt improve upon perfection, it doesnt pick away it either. Collider
4.0
Beatniks, monster movies, and Mad magazine all pop up in The Iron Giant, but its the films genuine, warm heart that sees it through to its breathtakin ..
4.0
The truly courageous took their stand then and there and often took the ruinous consequences. The New York Times
3.8
Heart and tenderness are rare in cartoon movies.But in an age of frenetic childrens fare, the new animated adventure The Iron Giant dares to show a lo .. San Francisco Chronicle
4.4
And although consistently humorous, it isnt afraid to get deadly serious if it needs to.Even before its King Kong like finale, its clear this ambitiou .. San Francisco Chronicle
5.0
Tykes will enjoy most of it as a boy and his dog adventure story, but may be scared out of their wits by the ultraviolent finale. Ny Daily News
2.5
The ending of this movie was nice with the deeper meaning and emotional touches, but for most of its run time I found myself bored, searching for some .. JoBlo
5.0
Through Hogarths words and the gentle giants self sacrificing heroism it proclaims Guns kill. Spirituality And Practice
3.5
Remarkably unassuming, genuinely playful, and superbly executed, The Iron Giant towers over the cartoon landscape. Village Voice
4.4
But The Iron Giants real strength lies in the story and character development.Its in this arena that this movie proves to be vastly superior to Tarzan .. ReelViews
4.0
This animated reworking of the beloved 1968 book The Iron Man, by Englands late Poet Laureate Ted Hughess, is a rare adaptation that actually improves .. Tv Guide
4.4
It utilizes sophisticated and hip humor along with slapstick, taking it to a level above your usual animated movie. Combust Ible Celluloid
4.0
The Iron Giant is back, digitally remastered for cinema, proving that Brad Birds directorial debut is just as tender, moving and exciting for kids (an .. The Times
4.0
The robot is like a child, it has a bump on its head and cannot remember its past.It befriends the boy. Lariat
4.0
With political allegory and clever nostalgia for the adults, and dazzling visuals and excitement galore for the children, this poignant fairy tale is .. Radio Times
4.0
Nonetheless, the old fashioned charm and solid storytelling is what makes it work. Screen It
3.1
The writing is vivid and bright, the voicing accomplished, and the storytelling emotionally satisfying. New York Post
5.0
The Iron Giant is an animated film that is not just for children. Film Journal International ..
4.0
Instead, its an exciting, funny and intelligent piece of filmmaking one that will likely appeal to both children and adults. Deseret News (Salt Lake Ci ..
4.5
Be yourself.And hey, I bawled my eyes out at the genuinely moving ending, so theres some fun here for grownups, too.
4.2
Centering on an amiable, uniquely American hero, The Iron Giant is a smart, skillfully executed American fable that could be enjoyed by kids of all ag .. Emanuellevy
3.8
Sicario: Day of the Soldado Throughout Sicario: Day of the Soldado, characters talk about things needing to be clean, which pretty much means that a l .. Q Network
3.5
For all the seriousness of its message, it never loses sight of its buoyant zest for life. Salon
5.0
Some of the moral messages might be too complex for tiny tots but this one should keep most moppets and grown ups in attendance thoroughly entertained ..
4.0
A smart live and let live parable, full of glancing, acute observations on all kinds of big subjects...that you can talk about with the kids for a lon .. Time
5.0
With its wit and adventuresome spirit, The Iron Giant is a superbly entertaining film for the entire family, but what makes it transcendent much like .. Mr Brown Movies
2.5
It isnt, and actually surprised me in how lacking the whole film was in almost every respect, despite its more mature themes than the usual animated f .. The Movie Boy
4.0
Tears will definitely fall, but the ending is one of pure redemption. Cnn
4.4
The most extraordinary the coolest Hollywood cartoon since the genre was revived 10 years ago. Spliced Wire
4.0
This winning animated suture of E.T. and War of the Worlds should keep parents and children in stitches and earn a passing grade from each. E Online
4.0
The place is Champion City, a dark metropolis that conflates the futurama of Ridley Scott with the inky toontowns of Tim Burton.Its a tribute to the c .. La Weekly
4.4
The animation is more in the old style which befits this 1950s tale. Ross Anthony
4.0
Its entrance is pitched halfway between mythmaking and slapstick. The Ringer
5.0
Simply put, The Iron Giant might be the best animated film ever made. Montreal Film Journal
4.0
The Iron Giant is funny, warm, muscular and full of nuances that you can take home with you and talk about.Anybody who rejects this as a kiddie movie .. Chron
4.5
Theres no question that The Iron Giant lacks the slick production design and marketing strategies of Disney, Dreamworks, et al. But a great lesson it .. Film Quips Online
5.0
Straight arrow and subversive, made with simplicity as well as sophistication, The Iron Giant remembers the wonder of being a child and understands ho .. La Times
3.8
Eschewing song and dance numbers and cute animal sidekicks, the films appeal comes from its winsome characters, its resonant story, and its evocative .. Decent Films
4.4
It is truly charming and moving, without so much as a hint of overt sentimentality. Scifi Movie Page
2.5
This strong, thoughtful thriller turns up fairly often on TV, but it looks particularly handsome on DVD.Its co stars do too. Wsj
4.4
What the animation lacks in fluidity, it makes up for in sleek visual panache. Articles Chicago Tribune
4.0
Animated, with voices by Harry Connick Jr., Jennifer Aniston Hogarth Hughes, 9, has a secret hes keeping from his widowed mom (Aniston) and the other .. People
5.0
This film is particularly enjoyable in that it is so unlike Alladin or Tarzan. Its not quite the Anti Disney, but the dialogue is more satirical and e .. Vulture
4.5
All this would be mere doodling if not for a resonant story, and thats the heart of The Iron Giant. Nitrate Online
4.4
Friday, August 6, 1999 Page updated at 12:00 AM E mail article Print Movie review XXX 1/2 The Iron Giant, feature length cartoon with the voices of El .. Seattle Times
4.0
The script is witty too, although the director is careful to establish a genuinely touching bond between the eager beaver boy and the childlike behemo .. Articles Orlando Sentinel
5.0
The best animated film ever dreamed of.If it won an Oscar, what would it be Juicy Cerebellum
4.4
A delightfully straightforward animated story about a lonely boy and the alien he befriends, The Iron Giant manages to be both cool and old fashioned. Articles Baltimore Sun
4.0
Stop me if youve heard this one before: A wide eyed young boy befriends a scary looking but benign extraterrestrial who has fallen to Earth. Articles Sun Sentinel
3.8
This is a handsome piece of engaging animation from a studio other than Disney. That in itself is worth a look. The kids will love it. Paloalto Online
5.0
Given the films enormous box office success so far, expect the inevitable follow up, although the film makers probably wont use Hughes own harrowing s .. Bfi
4.0
Director Brad Bird successfully balances both extremes without sacrificing the films kid appeal. Movie Mantz
4.0
The kid in all of us, though, will be most turned on when the pissed off giant sprouts hydra heads of weaponry and takes on the Army, Navy, and Air Fo .. Film Vault
4.0
The Iron Giant should be a gross vulgarization, but instead, it is quite probably the best animated feature for children since Disneys Beauty and the .. Cleve Scene



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