The "E.T." of Animated Robot Films.

Rating: 10/10 (30 November 1999)

I don't know what was wrong with me. Why did it take me so long to see this wonderful film? "Iron Giant" is one of the the most intelligent, touching, feel-good animated films to come out in a LONG time. For that matter, why didn't anyone see this film last Summer? A wonderful story with a great voice cast and entertaining story. The Giant is simply an amazing character. Not for his technical gadgets, but for his range of expressions and the ability to become thoroughly engrossed with his adventure.
The messages in this film, from the "Red Scare" sentiments, to discussing death, freedom to be who you are, and the a little boy's perspective of what a soul is make this deeper than any recent Disney film that comes to mind. The robot's desire to be a hero like Superman really tugged at the old emotions on my part. The robot, even in his darker moment, was truly an innocent.
I hope the low box office sales don't scare Warner Brothers off from trying something like this again. It just makes me absolutely ill that something like "Pokemon" can clean up at the box office, and this was all but forgotten. I hope it gets the praise it deserves on video.