The visual design of Wall-E is arguably Pixar's best. Stanton, who wrote the script with Jim Reardon from a story he concocted with Peter Docter, creates two fantastically imaginative, breathtakingly lit worlds.
While I may argue with the little guy's taste in musicals, it's remarkable to see any film, in any genre, blend honest sentiment with genuine wit and a visual landscape unlike any other.
100
New York PostLou Lumenick
New York PostLou Lumenick
A charming, hilarious robot love story aimed at the entire family.
100
USA TodayClaudia Puig
USA TodayClaudia Puig
At once futuristic, funny and fantastical.
89
Austin ChronicleMarc Savlov
Austin ChronicleMarc Savlov
This is Pixar's finest and most emotionally powerful film yet, and it draws on a wealth of cinematic resources that run the gamut from Chaplin's best to Buster Keaton, Jacques Tati, and even Martin and Lewis.
88
Chicago Sun-TimesRoger Ebert
Chicago Sun-TimesRoger Ebert
Succeeds at being three things at once: an enthralling animated film, a visual wonderment and a decent science-fiction story.
88
Charlotte ObserverLawrence Toppman
Charlotte ObserverLawrence Toppman
A potent environmental message wrapped up in an irresistibly cute romance between robots.
80
VarietyTodd McCarthy
VarietyTodd McCarthy
Walks a fine line between the rarefied and the immediately accessible as it explores new territory for animation, yet remains sufficiently crowd-pleasing.
80
Chicago ReaderAndrea Gronvall
Chicago ReaderAndrea Gronvall
The movie's first half is largely free of dialogue, playing like silent comedy, while the second act offers a breathtaking tour of the cosmos.