More than just an animated film for kids

Rating: 8/10 (29 July 2018)

I remember the first time I saw 'The Iron Giant' as a young kid, it had me completely hooked and it was probably my favourite film for a short while. There is genuinely something special about this film that you just don't find in most animated kids films. It has a big heart and a touching storyline that is so much better than the artificial and meaningless animated features Hollywood continues to mass produce.
There is something about hand-drawn animation in general that really appeals to me. It seems that with everything now computer generated / digitally designed, hand-drawn animation is on its way out, though this only makes films like 'The Iron Giant' even more special. I love everything about this film and would highly recommend it. This is more than just an animated film for kids, it's a wonderful story and a film I will always remember fondly from my childhood.