We immerse ourselves in another animation title really recommended to see as a family and enjoy with the little ones of the house. 'The iron Giant' It is a great film, considered as a modern classic and has been accumulating applause since its premiere in 1999, to be considered today a cult film.
'The iron giant' is directed by Brad Bird (the same as 'The Incredibles' and 'Ratatouille'), although this time it is not a work of Pixar but Warner Bros. It has a very peculiar animation, which fuses traditional with modern, but distills a taste of science fiction classic.
This movie is based on the childish story from Ted hughes ('The Iron Man') published in 1968. It is, however, a very free adaptation and won several mentions and awards at its premiere.
What counts
'The iron Giant' He moved us to 1957, in the town of Rockwell, where someone had seen how a huge metallic man fell into the sea. Hogarth Hughes, a child with a lot of imagination, discovers that it is a giant robot, whose metal appetite seems to be insatiable and the one who saves. Grateful, the giant befriends him and from there an intimate and strong relationship is born between them.
But the government sends an agent to investigate the facts to an egocentric federal agent with the intention of destroying it. So Hogarth has to hide his new partner in a friend's scrap yard. The villagers begin to feel terrified because they believe it is a new threat during the Cold War.
We like it because ...
The movie can be considered essential For those who like animation. It has enough ingredients for an adult to fully enjoy this story, although obviously its conception is intended for a child audience.
'The iron giant' is full of references of all kinds, from the Cold War (for the moment in which the story is located) to the science fiction of the 50s (so moviegoers will enjoy). But the truth is that it also contains a story touching (yes, something sad at some times) between a child and a giant robot.
A friendship that surpasses the imagination and that easily reaches the little ones, since it also contains enough doses of action and intrigue to keep them very attentive for the duration of the film.
Values transmitted by 'The Iron Giant'
It is not that 'The iron gitante' discovers values that we do not find in other titles, but the truth is that raising a relationship, apparently impossible, between a child and an iron giant is a great starting point and very attractive. Friendship is well reflected throughout the footage. The great virtue of a good friendship is underlined, in which both parties have to deliver and know how to receive.
But also, in the film we find how the violence is latent, we are in a tense situation because of the presence of a military man who represents the villain with the desire for destruction, and among them they look for ways to escape from it, always keeping alive the flame of the hope. Good feelings emerge, unite them and make them strong against all adversity.
Recommended from 4-5 years
We find great beauty in realization, with great style and visually very attractive for the little ones of about four years. They will find in the protagonists a relationship to identify themselves, but they will have a lot of fun with them since there are many moments moments of humor and fun
The tenderness of the huge giant will surely be able to capture the interest of the little ones, but as indicated above, we cannot forget that is not without criticism and offers a reading for adults to also get the most out of this great movie. Luckily, not too hard to find in domestic format.
