Ben Burtt, Elissa Knight, Jeff Garlin, Fred Willard, John Ratzenberger ...( see more  see more... ) , Kathy Najimy

In the distant future, a small waste collecting robot inadvertently embarks on a space journey that will ultimately decide the fate of mankind.

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G, 1 hr. 37 min.

Directed by: Andrew Stanton

Release Date: June 25, 2008

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DVD Release Date: November 18, 2008

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  • February 5, 2010
    Best film of 2008 and one of the best films of the decade. WALL-E is unbelievable. A near perfect film. I am in awe.
  • January 29, 2010
    It wasn't as bad as I thought it would be...there were actually some funny parts.
  • January 22, 2010
    Ah, PIXAR. Long have I enjoyed their magnificently crafted works of art. They had me enthralled from the start with Toy Story, presented one of the most original animated stories with Monsters, Inc. and up until a couple of years ago, I was convinced The Incredibles would be thei...( read more)r finest hour. Granted, I've found a few of their films to be just alright (hello, Finding Nemo) and I still have a few to see (really, REALLY keen to see Up) but even the films that aren't as spellbinding are at best good films, so it's fair to say they are a movie industry juggernaut. Now, unless one of the films I have yet to see changes this, I believe WALL-E is their crowning achievement.

    I'm fairly certain most if not all of you know the basics of the story but very quickly: WALL-E (voice produced by Ben Burtt) is a trash collecting robot. The last one, in fact. He's on Earth and is about to get into a series of misadventures.

    One of the most impressive things early on in the film is that despite being set in the future (another "Oh crap, we're screwed" kinda future), the film is almost like an homage to the silent film era. While there is dialogue, it is mostly heard through recordings. WALL-E expresses himself through movement mostly and his antics are very much similar to what silent movie stars would have done in their films. It's nice to see even with things moving forward and people obsessed with not looking back, someone is still paying tribute to days gone by.

    WALL-E himself is a lovable character. I mean, he's just so damn cute! He likes the simple things in existence, the objects we throw away are the items that fill him up with joy (and as we all know, he just loves Hello Dolly! so much). Hell, to call him merely cute is an understatement! To me, he's already joined such great fictional robot/android/cyborg characters such as Hymie, Zeke, Bishop, Marvin the Paranoid Android and R2-D2 and could even possibly beat Bender, Soundwave, Kryten and Crow T. Robot as my all time favourite. And his interactions with EVE are wonderful. So much attention to detail.

    WALL-E also marks PIXAR's first use of a live action human appearance, that of Fred Willard as the CEO of Buy'N'Large. Fred was an excellent choice to play someone with a seemingly friendly demeanor, who acts like every customer/consumer is a personal friend. And there is a nice little effect of showing that spending 700 years or so off Earth, the human race has become more... "cartoon-like" in their physical appearance.

    As usual, PIXAR does something that studios like Blue Sky and Dreamworks sometimes have trouble doing: combining an intricate story with better animation that can never be rivaled. Usually, the two aforementioned studios get caught up in the effects but the story is rather uninspired (the prime failing of Robots), the story is great but the animation doesn't leave you in awe (Antz, but I want to stress that since I usually care more for story than I do visuals, it's not a bad thing) and then you get some which don't work on any given level (Chicken Little, I hate you. I hate you so much). PIXAR never lets any one area fall by the wayside and like I said, even their "worst" movies are average by regular standards. They've never done anything God-awful and I don't think they possibly can.
  • January 15, 2010
    So I've finally seen it - so I could break my bad movies week - and was floored. This stunning animation brings the image to the forefront as the storyteller.

    Most intriguing to me is the idea that robots and droids are all designed to emote - obviously the movie needs to do th...( read more)is for it to work as a story - but to imagine a world where robotics designers even take care to make bots show emotive states like humans is one I'd rather live in than a mech-heavy never ending uncanny valley of a world. This is a refreshingly optimistic film while still including sobering subtle commentary. The most amazing thing about this film is how universally comprehensible in message it is - and to do that with animated robots is just mind-bogglingly brilliant.
  • December 13, 2009
    Inspired, charming and full of personality, this is one of Pixar's best. Wall-E is their most visual character ever, the most wonderfully designed and nuanced; his slightest movements are like visual poetry in their power and efficiency of expression. The digital environments are...( read more) gorgeous, the score is rich, and the sound design is perfect. The story is sci-fi but cautionary, futuristic with contemporary resonance, but what will make the film endure is its beauty and intimacy. Like its star, the film is much more than the technology used to create it.
  • February 10, 2010
    Animated futuristic tale that was filmed with a very inspiring!! By displaying the full story of vision and the message contained therein. Wall E is a remedy for all the entertainment circles. Once more, good job from Disney and Pixar Animation!!
  • February 7, 2010
    One of the greatest pixar movies to date, i think it will be a while before another animated movie is as good as this, UP couldnt even touch this movie in my opinion and the only thing even coming close is Finding Nemo
  • February 5, 2010
    an awesome movies about love, yeah that's a true love. Not human, not saying to much, but it's true romantic!
  • February 4, 2010
    I would classify this movie as a romantic comedy. It was a beautiful and funny love story. I could never imagine the expressions of a robot would be so perfectly shown.
  • February 3, 2010
    Best PIXAR animation I've ever seen

Critic Reviews


July 18, 2008
Nigel Andrews, The Financial Times

It is delicious for 30 minutes. Then the plot starts. full review

July 1, 2008
Peter Travers, Rolling Stone

No movie can be a downer that fills you with pure exhilaration. You leave WALL-E with a feeling of the rarest kind: that you've just enjoyed a close encounter with an enduring classic. full review

June 30, 2008
David Edelstein, New York Magazine

The new Pixar picture Wall-E is one for the ages, a masterpiece to be savored before or after the end of the world -- assuming, like the title character, you're still around when all the humans have t... full review

June 27, 2008
Stephanie Zacharek, Salon.com

The picture feels weirdly, and disappointingly, disjointed, something that starts out as poetry and ends as product. full review

June 27, 2008
Pete Hammond, Hollywood.com

A hilarious, heartfelt and extraordinary comedy adventure that pushes animation to new heights. full review

June 27, 2008
Bob Mondello, NPR.org

Pixar's robot romance is crazily inventive, deliriously engaging and emotionally true. full review

June 26, 2008
A.O. Scott, The New York Times

It is, undoubtedly, an earnest (though far from simplistic) ecological parable, but it is also a disarmingly sweet and simple love story, Chaplinesque in its emotional purity.

June 26, 2008
Colin Covert, The Minneapolis Star Tribune

Continuing a string of successes that pit Pixar films against only other Pixar films in terms of quality animation, WALL*E makes the count nine masterpieces in a row. full review

June 26, 2008
Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times

Pixar's WALL*E succeeds at being three things at once: an enthralling animated film, a visual wonderment and a decent science-fiction story. full review

June 26, 2008
Claudia Puig, USA Today

Who would guess that a movie with minimal dialogue and a love story between robots could emerge as one of the best films of the summer? And who would think a tale could be both post-apocalyptic and ch... full review

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Comments


  • Greggamus
    February 23, 2009
    Much Congrates to WALL-E and Pixar for the 2009 Oscar of an animated feature! There was no doubt they were gonna win. This movie from Pixar beats the rest, there is nothing else that can compare to how great this movie was. Just like Finding Nemo, WALL-E leaves you wondering..........what more does Pixar have in stored for us?
  • TheBlackKnight
    December 27, 2008
    ATTENTION "SIMILAR MOVIES" SPAMMERS

    Recommending another movie because one scene of it reminds you of another movie isn't how it's meant to be used. If one movie in whole reminds you of another movie - THEN it's helpful.

    Stop spamming and help contribute instead.
  • LadyHeatherBeckett
    August 20, 2008
    This movie was so cute, I just had to go back and see it a second time! I even got my friend hooked on it! I'll be first in line to get my DVD.
  • niftybugs
    August 7, 2008
    I have seen a bunch of films and I think this is one of the best movies ever made. I am so in love with WALL-E. The first 30 minutes are some of the best ever put on screen. The animation is beautiful, but the love story is truly timeless.
  • suprabuddha
    August 5, 2008
    Brilliant plot a cautionary tale about the ultimate effect of unbridled comsumerism. Addresses the complex issues of conservation and the ecology with out becoming preachy(M Night Shahmaylan take note) sorry for the spolier but in the end our hero does get the girl!!!! Great movie.
  • csbuttertoast
    July 30, 2008
    This movie is O.K.. There is nothing special about it and is very targeted at 5 and 6 year old. The love story is a bit cliche. Overall a decent movie. Nothing special here.
  • 1CYdNeE1
    July 28, 2008
    I loved this movie!! It was so great!! It is wonderful for all ages!!! Anyone will love it!!
  • MovieLover57
    July 27, 2008
    Hey Pepole! I Just Made A WALL-E Quiz. Check It Out!
  • SiLlYJ3NnY
    July 24, 2008
    omg i love t he movie! when it comes out at dvd i so gonna buy it! I LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!!!
  • chrismid259
    July 23, 2008
    Saw it again today - fantastic.

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  • (2008 release) The year is 2700. A robot, spends every day doing what he was made for. But soon, he will discover what he was meant for. What is his name?  Answer »
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