A Definitive Classic

Rating: 10/10 (23 July 2019)

The Iron Giant is definitely one of the early examples of the quality shift from Disney to other studios that began in the late 1990's and continued throughout the next decade. It's delightful, sentimental, funny, and well thought-out, and the animation, music, and voice-acting suit each other perfectly. The only minor gripe I have is that it feels a tad anti-military at some points. It's also worth noting that many of the themes are more adult-oriented than child-oriented, though in most of these instances, that serves to improve the quality. All in all, this is a highly recommended film for anyone who is a fan of quality animated movies.