Jul. 19th, 2008

WALL-E and just where is Humanity going

Jul. 19th, 2008 06:33 pm
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I saw WALL-E (wiki page - caution! - it gives the entire plot away).

It is one of the most brilliant movies I've seen in a long time. It is an animated movie that not only raises the bar on what we consider to be communication, but also on what we consider humanity and Life (capital letter purposeful).

The movie shows us a highly plausible future dealing with the fate of the Earth and its Human inhabitants (and Cockroaches, which is a very astute criticism of Life).

( Spoilery review )

If you thought water animation was impressive (as in Finding Nemo) watching a Space Dance is phenomenal.

Even if you are not an uber conscientious viewer (like I tend to be) the philosophy, the criticism and sheer aesthetic extravaganza will speak to you and you will love it and enjoy it and keep the expirience with you for hours.
If you are a geek (which the Pixar people are) you will enjoy the endless (and often much too blunt) sci-fi references found all over the place - They pushed it a bit far with... well, you'll just have to see that now won't you.

PS - Next week it's The Dark Knight and I will be reviewing :D
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V and Justice

V: Ah, I was forgetting that we are not properly introduced. I do not have a name. You can call me V. Madam Justice...this is V. V... this is Madam Justice. hello, Madam Justice.

Justice: Good evening, V.

V: There. Now we know each other. Actually, I've been a fan of yours for quite some time. Oh, I know what you're thinking...

Justice: The poor boy has a crush on me...an adolescent fatuation.

V: I beg your pardon, Madam. It isn't like that at all. I've long admired you...albeit only from a distance. I used to stare at you from the streets below when I was a child. I'd say to my father, "Who is that lady?" And he'd say "That's Madam Justice." And I'd say "Isn't she pretty."

V: Please don't think it was merely physical. I know you're not that sort of girl. No, I loved you as a person. As an ideal.

Justice: What? V! For shame! You have betrayed me for some harlot, some vain and pouting hussy with painted lips and a knowing smile!

V: I, Madam? I beg to differ! It was your infidelity that drove me to her arms!

V: Ah-ha! That surprised you, didn't it? You thought I didn't know about your little fling. But I do. I know everything! Frankly, I wasn't surprised when I found out. You always did have an eye for a man in uniform.

Justice: Uniform? Why I'm sure I don't know what you're talking about. It was always you, V. You were the only one...

V: Liar! Slut! Whore! Deny that you let him have his way with you, him with his armbands and jackboots!

V: Well? Cat got your tongue? I though as much.

V: Very well. So you stand revealed at last. you are no longer my justice. You are his justice now. You have bedded another.

Justice: Sob! Choke! Wh-who is she, V? What is her name?

V: Her name is Anarchy. And she has taught me more as a mistress than you ever did! She has taught me that justice is meaningless without freedom. She is honest. She makes no promises and breaks none. Unlike you, Jezebel. I used to wonder why you could never look me in the eye. Now I know. So good bye, dear lady. I would be saddened by our parting even now, save that you are no longer the woman I once loved.

*KABOOM!*

-"V for Vendetta"

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