Wall-E - Page 22

LSPoorEeyorick · 07-07-2008, 04:56 PM

On second viewing, I noticed something I hadn't before. Sigourney Weaver was cast as the voice of the computer. The voice of the computer almost always repeated something someone else said. I thought this might've been a clever nod at Galaxy Quest, in which her Star Trek-like character's job was to repeat things the other characters said for the benefit of the computer (as though it only understood her voice.)

It didn't hold up quite as well on second viewing, but that may have been the sleep deprival and the jet lag, as we'd had a redeye flight that landed half a day before.

Kevy Baby · 07-07-2008, 04:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Eliza Hodgkins 1812

I dug the Hal reference but wished it had been a bit more subtle. I could have done without the 2001 music...

I had thought the same thing initially. But I came to realize that not everyone would be so quick to pick up the subtler reference (without the music). I know some people didn't get it until the music played.

Ghoulish Delight · 07-07-2008, 04:59 PM

I feel the need to reiterate that the nitpicky issues I had with the human side of the story are inconsequential to me, mentioned only if asked. And I'm sure I could find a fair share of equally nitpicky issues with the robot side of the story (car alarm, zippo, the fact that he was totally desperate to get inside his shelter when the first storm came around but seemed no worse for wear when he later got caught outside, etc. etc.).

My overall problem lies not in those details but in the strength of the storytelling as it related to the Axiom's journey. It grabbed me at first with the setup but never managed to make me care very much about it. We can talk precedent, references, message, etc. all we want, the fact remains that the humans and their blobbly plight engendered in me but a miniscule fraction of the emotion I felt for Wall-E and Eve. So it detracted from my experience and felt very removed from the movie as a whole.

So for me, my memory of the movie is of the brilliant love story. Talk of BNL and microgravity is of no interest to me one way or another anymore. I'm just going to kind of ignore it.

Eliza Hodgkins 1812 · 07-07-2008, 05:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Ghoulish Delight

I feel the need to reiterate that the nitpicky issues I had with the human side of the story are inconsequential to me, mentioned only if asked. And I'm sure I could find a fair share of equally nitpicky issues with the robot side of the story (car alarm, zippo, the fact that he was totally desperate to get inside his shelter when the first storm came around but seemed no worse for wear when he later got caught outside, etc. etc.).

My overall problem lies not in those details but in the strength of the storytelling as it related to the Axiom's journey. It grabbed me at first with the setup but never managed to make me care very much about it. We can talk precedent, references, message, etc. all we want, the fact remains that the humans and their blobbly plight engendered in me but a miniscule fraction of the emotion I felt for Wall-E and Eve. So it detracted from my experience and felt very removed from the movie as a whole.

So for me, my memory of the movie is of the brilliant love story. Talk of BNL and microgravity is of no interest to me one way or another anymore. I'm just going to kind of ignore it.

That is, I imagine, how I will ultimately feel about this movie. I will think no more beyond robot love and silent movie...hurrah!

Cadaverous Pallor · 07-07-2008, 06:47 PM

And I will continue to be in awe that they even partially tackled the question of how much luxury is too much luxury.

innerSpaceman · 07-07-2008, 06:52 PM

Yep, to each their own. I enjoyed the social commentary just as much as the love story. So there. It wouldn't be half the movie to me if it was just the gooey story of Wall-E and Eve.

Nobody need feel one way or the other. I'm glad I appreciated both elements of the film.

lashbear · 07-07-2008, 08:53 PM

I think I might go see this movie this weekend.......

Gemini Cricket · 07-07-2008, 09:20 PM

This thread has more words in it than the movie does.

lashbear · 07-07-2008, 10:35 PM

OMG: Imagine "Sooooo..., The Movie" - That'd be longer than Gone with the wind !

Kels · 07-08-2008, 07:28 PM

I saw WALL-E over the weekend and really enjoyed it even though I went in with uncertainty. I'm a big fan of what Pixar and Disney can do, but with both Findng Nemo and Cars it took a while to truly appreciate them.

Of course, there were a few things that I nitpicked, like the car alarm. Really? After 700 years that battery is still working? And Fred Willard's non-animated appearance bugged me a little. Couldn't they have animated Fred?

Like I said, nitpick. Overall I thought it was well done.

kels.

07-07-2008, 04:56 PM	#211
LSPoorEeyorick scribblin' Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: in the moment Posts: 3,872	On second viewing, I noticed something I hadn't before. Sigourney Weaver was cast as the voice of the computer. The voice of the computer almost always repeated something someone else said. I thought this might've been a clever nod at Galaxy Quest, in which her Star Trek-like character's job was to repeat things the other characters said for the benefit of the computer (as though it only understood her voice.) It didn't hold up quite as well on second viewing, but that may have been the sleep deprival and the jet lag, as we'd had a redeye flight that landed half a day before.
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Ghoulish Delight I Floop the Pig Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Alternative Swankstyle Posts: 19,348	I feel the need to reiterate that the nitpicky issues I had with the human side of the story are inconsequential to me, mentioned only if asked. And I'm sure I could find a fair share of equally nitpicky issues with the robot side of the story (car alarm, zippo, the fact that he was totally desperate to get inside his shelter when the first storm came around but seemed no worse for wear when he later got caught outside, etc. etc.). My overall problem lies not in those details but in the strength of the storytelling as it related to the Axiom's journey. It grabbed me at first with the setup but never managed to make me care very much about it. We can talk precedent, references, message, etc. all we want, the fact remains that the humans and their blobbly plight engendered in me but a miniscule fraction of the emotion I felt for Wall-E and Eve. So it detracted from my experience and felt very removed from the movie as a whole. So for me, my memory of the movie is of the brilliant love story. Talk of BNL and microgravity is of no interest to me one way or another anymore. I'm just going to kind of ignore it. __________________ 'He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me.' -TJ
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Cadaverous Pallor ohhhh baby Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Parental Bliss Posts: 12,364	And I will continue to be in awe that they even partially tackled the question of how much luxury is too much luxury. __________________ The second star to the right shines in the night for you
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07-07-2008, 06:52 PM	#216
innerSpaceman Kink of Swank Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Inner Space Posts: 13,075	Yep, to each their own. I enjoyed the social commentary just as much as the love story. So there. It wouldn't be half the movie to me if it was just the gooey story of Wall-E and Eve. Nobody need feel one way or the other. I'm glad I appreciated both elements of the film.
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07-07-2008, 08:53 PM	#217
lashbear SwishBuckling Bear Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: In Isolation :) Posts: 6,597	I think I might go see this movie this weekend....... __________________ *I Heart* my Husband - I can't think of anyone I'd rather be in isolation with.**
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Gemini Cricket ... Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 13,244	This thread has more words in it than the movie does.
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lashbear SwishBuckling Bear Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: In Isolation :) Posts: 6,597	OMG: Imagine "Sooooo..., The Movie" - That'd be longer than Gone with the wind ! __________________ *I Heart* my Husband - I can't think of anyone I'd rather be in isolation with.**
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07-08-2008, 07:28 PM	#220
Kels isn't listening right now. Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: 1,004 miles - about 15 hours 23 minutes Posts: 112	I saw WALL-E over the weekend and really enjoyed it even though I went in with uncertainty. I'm a big fan of what Pixar and Disney can do, but with both Findng Nemo and Cars it took a while to truly appreciate them. Of course, there were a few things that I nitpicked, like the car alarm. Really? After 700 years that battery is still working? And Fred Willard's non-animated appearance bugged me a little. Couldn't they have animated Fred? Like I said, nitpick. Overall I thought it was well done. kels. __________________ "...she's very sparkly, like a holiday"
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