Superb

Rating: 10/10 (6 February 2001)

The Iron Giant was one the best movies of 1999 combining great animation with a strong story, that of The Iron Man written by Ted Hughes.
The basic plot is that a mysterious robot crashes to Earth from outer space, becomes friends with a small boy and junk-yard owner, learns important issues about life before being discovered by a paranoid army officer who is intent on destroying the giant.
This film more than lived up to my expectations, I could hardly find any faults with any aspect. The voice talents are well cast with Vin Diesel doing a great job voicing the giant. The animation of the giant is also good with the last act of the film, when the giant shows a new side, being easily as good as Disney could manage.
For me, the film is made by the story and the issues raised, especially the ending which always brings a tear to my eye.
All in all, go and rent this film, it not just for kids but for the whole family.
10/10