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| The Iron Giant / Special Edition : 5 of 5 | |
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9.12.2007
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 I've been a fan of this movie since it was originally released, and I even already owned it on DVD, but I decided to get this Special Edition DVD because it looked like it would be out of print soon, and of course it took me months to getting around to watching it! I'm sure the movie itself is better quality on this version, but since I'm not completely a video expert, I mainly enjoy special editions for the bonus features, which unfortunately aren't spectacular here (but better than the original DVD). My favorite feature is the use of in-context behind the scenes features that are accessibile when an icon appears while watching the film, but it would have been great to be able to watch these mini-documentaries all at once. But all of that aside, I still love this film for its incredible story, its ground-breaking use of "flat" CGI (modeled in 3D but rendered to have a 2D look), and the genius of Brad Bird and all that he brings to an animated feature. I was particularly blown away at the end of the film when the Giant realizes what he must do to save everyone, and as he flies away, Hogarth simply says "I love you" with all the honest, open emotion a boy can have. It's such a pure moment that no other director would think of including in an animated film! The Iron Giant is definitely an animation landmark that I think more people need to discover, so it was wonderful to enjoy it again!
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