Wall-E

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Originally Posted by Gemini Cricket

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The people on their chairs surfing the internet and drinking food Slurpees was such a cool message. We are turning into a country of sloths.

One message really hit a homerun for me. When Fred Willard, with his country falling apart around him, says "Stay the course." Nice homage to Bush Jr.

Actually, the second bit you refer to is the only one I wish had not been included. It yanked me right out of the story and held up a big sign that said, "Hey, scored one off of GWB!" Even though I am one hundred per cent in sympathy with the implied criticism, I hate being reminded of partisan politics during an enchanting animated feature. And I am sure this will become a talking point when WALL-E becomes the next hot topic in culture war debates. Too bad, because it's a universally appealing story that can and should be available to anyone. (Not that there shouldn't be art that is more directly confrontational - but WALL-E could reach hearts and change minds moer subtly. I hope it isn't percieved as being exclusionary.)