THE IRON GIANT (1999 USA)

Ben Meyers’ rating: 4.5|5.0 Stars ìììì

The Iron Giant—If you saw it in childhood and loved it, you will love it still. The adult re-watch most probably will generate a “Nothing’s changed. I love it!” For the kid in you, this is it—a terrific animated feature for all ages.

Storyline

The Iron Giant (voice of Vin Diesel) falls to earth and an adventuresome boy named Hogarth Hughes (voice of Eli Marienthal) stumbles upon him, educates him, and then tries to save him from the world.

Additional Thanks

Thank you to Director Brad Bird for his directing efforts. Thank you to Executive Producer Pete Townshend for making the film possible. Additional characters/cast include: Annie Hughes (voice of Jennifer Aniston), Dean McCoppin (voice of Harry Connick Jr.), Foreman Marv Loach/Floyd Turbeaux (voice of James Gammon), Mrs. Tensedge (voice of Cloris Leachman), Kent Mansley (voice of Christopher McDonald), General Rogard (voice of John Mahoney), Earl Stutz (voice of M. Emmet Walsh), and Additional Voices (voices of Jack Angel and Bob Bergen).

Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe?

Yes. It’s a childhood classic worth another viewing as an adult. It’s the perfect addition to home movie collections.

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