Solid animated feature with devastating conclusion

Rating: Null/10 (12 February 2009)

This film took me completely by surprise. For most of its running time, its a decent if unspectacular animated feature showing the relationship between a giant robot and a young boy. The era is the 1950s and cold war paranoia is at an all time high. The film is highly critical of the various investigative agencies. However, what really works is the ending. It is very emotional and makes you re-evaluate the entire film. The voice work is unremarkable and there are no cute talking animals or light-hearted pop culture references that currently plague most animated feature films. Worth watching.
Overall 8/10