The
Iron Giant was released back in 1999, and was directed by
Brad Bird (who has gone on to make a lot of the excellent
Pixar movies) and how now (sadly) moved into films starring real people, well, actors anyway.
I still find it hard to believe that The
Iron Giant isn't listed on everyone's top 10 animated movies list, and even more surprising that a lot of people have never even seen it.
It has to be one of my favourite animated movies and I still smile at the
Superman scene. This movie had it all, great characters, great story, great robot design and heart.
It was based in a book called
The Iron Man written in 1968 by
Ted Hughes and if memory serves, it keeps fairly closely to the overall plot.
David Hitchcock is one of those UK creators who really deserves to have made it big in the profession. He's created a number of UK Independent comic favourites and is an
Eagle Award winner. Most of Dave's work plays back to
Victorian times and he captures the mood so well with his pencil work. Dropping the
Iron Giant into that time period works really well, as you can see.
Aah, I remember the nuts and bolts of this one, Dave. Thanks for the kind words. Glad you are still liking the peice. Ironically, I now have to PROVE I am not a robot in order to leave this comment :)
ReplyDeleteIt's funny how things are developing isn't it. Would the Terminator Robot be able to leave comments or would it fail to pass the test? Speaking of which, I also have a Victorian Terminator image from your good self to post at a future date ... do you remember that one ?
ReplyDeleteA wonderful movie - funny, engaging, dark - and a perfect blend of 2D and computer-enhanced animation. Just great. In fact, I just finished re-watching it with my 21-year-old daughter. Brad Bird was ALREADY doing great stuff before Incredibles, etc.
ReplyDeleteCouldn't agree more ... definitely one of my favourite animations ..a very understated and moving story wonderfully executed.
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