Hits the mark for adults and children

Rating: 7/10 (10 May 2004)

The story is well constructed... a significant departure from the Ted Hughes original which I rate very low. They script writers know how to maximise the pathos and drama. The animation is spot on and has the subtle comic book look of the 50's. (great for the adults). The voice casting was good. The camera angles and moves were excellent; if this had been a live action movie it would have been superb to watch.

In summary: Subtle, cool, funny, involving, moralistic, sad, fun, exciting.... this is one to buy on DVD and hand down to the kids as they grow up.
When my 2 year old climbs up on the sofa, opens a cupboard, searches out the VHS tape of Iron Giant, rewinds it and puts it on the TV, for the 5th time, you know he likes it. Watching alongside 3 to 5 year olds I had to stifle a tear at the end. It's a father thing! Adults will probably get a lot from it as well. An antidote to our modern world.