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The Iron Giant (Special Edition)
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Manufacturer: Warner Home Video
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Directed By: Brad Bird
Audience Rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1
Theatrical Release: August 6, 1999
Average Rating: 5 out of 5 Stars
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Starring: Jennifer Aniston, Harry Connick Jr., Vin Diesel, James Gammon, Cloris Leachman
A young boy rescues a huge robot which has rocketed to earth from space - and tries to protect the genial giant from a nosey government agent and the military. A captivating animated feature that's part metal, part magic and all heart.
User Submitted The Iron Giant (Special Edition) Reviews
September 27, 2008
This was so ignored in theatres...
I fell in love with this precocious little boy and his iron alien friend the first time my family saw it in theatres. So of course I had to have the special edition DVD, bought cheaply because, for some odd reason, the uncultured masses have no appreciation for this story.
Trust me. Pop this into the DVD player and enjoy one of the most magical movies to come along in a while.
Set during the Cold War, this is the story of young Hogarth Hughes who is not only cursed with that awful name but a gifted mind that has popped into an older grade where he is tormented by bullies. His single mom works as a waitress, so Hogarth is pretty much on his own until an adventure leads him to discover a giant robot that happens to have no idea why he is there. What he is? Where did he come from? What is his mission? Such questions are thrown to the back as Hogarth makes his first real friend and is lead on a myriad of further adventures. As for the Giant, does his purpose matter in comparison to what he wants for himself?
These themes are explored through some truly three-dimensional characters: Hogarth's mom (voiced wonderfully by the lovely Jennifer Aniston), a local junk artist/beatnik, a villainous government agent sent to see what all the fuss is.
This movie is an emotional and animation gem that is so underappreciated it's not funny.
September 16, 2008
Awesome Movie
Buy this and you will be pleased. To think it is unknown by so many. A great movie. The whole family can watch.
September 15, 2008
Holds up.
I saw this movie a few years ago and forgot about it. I saw that Amazon had it for a great price so I ordered it for my nephew and he loves it. He is going to be 8 years old and my sister called me the other day to tell me that he loves the movie and has watched it many times already. for the price i would recomend that anyone who buys this DVD from Amazon should buy the Special Edition
September 7, 2008
One of the best kids movies out there!!
This is actually my second purchase because my kids literally wore out the first one from playing it so much. I even like the movie.
August 24, 2008
Superb....
I bought this for my niece and she watches it everyday. I believe there is a small wonderful message in this video that could benefit all children and maybe even a few adults !!
August 22, 2008
Entertaining, quality movie
This movie was a big hit for my 3 and 5 year old boys. I was initially concerned the theme of the movie might be too advanced or portions of the movie too scary, but both seemed to understand and enjoy it.
This movie can be enjoyed by young and old alike, at different levels. The animation quality is very good as well.
August 5, 2008
It's a good one
I saw this film in Shreveport Lousiana in a Holiday Inn right about 2000 or 2001? I immediately wondered where a film of this quality came from and finally found it on DVD a few years later. It's a good one and I would have flipped over this movie if it had come out when I was a boy.
July 23, 2008
The Iron Giant
It has pretty much been covered by other reviewers. A boy finds a robot that has crash landed and lost his memory and befriends him. Mother worries about everything, government is looking for the crashed meteor and hot on the trail of the robot which must be a Commie invention sent to blast Americans into oblivion. Now what makes this animated story stand out is the animation, music, and soul of the story. One of the best animated movies I have seen and so at this price I can't pass adding it to my DVD library any longer. BTW, in the event you can't find it here, check DeepDicount.com too. Great quality DVD with plenty of replayability. If you enjoyed this, catch "Robots" and "The Robinsons". - C. Luster
July 17, 2008
One of the greatest animated stories
After spending a month watching Studio Ghibli films I had to write a review on one of the most overlooked animated movies. 'The Iron Giant' is a story of a young boy named Hogarth growing up during the Cold War who comes acorss a giant robot. Like most young boys when they come across a giant robot is to make friends with it. Now he has to keep him hidden from a worrysome mother and paranoid government agent. This is one of the most heartfelt movies I have ever seen and it's not even a Disney movie. The characters are so well made and voices chosen really allow them to connect with the viewers. I loved how the movie really depicted the time of the innocent 1950's with all the pop culture references as well. Still the bond between Hogarth and the Iron Giant is heartwarming and real you will want to watch this movie again and again.
June 9, 2008
The real Iron Man
The animated take on Ted Hughes' book Iron Man is a well done, entertaining version. Brought to the big screen format by Pete Townshend (The Who) and Des McAnuf (Broadway musical Tommy). While the movie story line differs considerably in spots from the original story, it still does a great job of conveying the message. My son has watched it a dozen times, and that has curbed his appetite for the current version of Marvel's Iron Man, in the movies now.
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