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krypt0nian · Dec 26, 2010

Simply amazing use of the Superman theme. It fantastically illustrates the potential for Superman to destroy, reigned in by his Midwestern upbringing by the Kents; the Giant is not a gun, and he can choose what he wants to be.

Hogarth Hughes: [to the Giant, in battle mode] It's bad to kill. Guns kill. And you don't have to be a gun. You are what you choose to be. You choose. Choose.

[as the Giant flies toward the missile]
Hogarth Hughes: [in the Giant's mind] You are who you choose to be.
The Iron Giant: Superman.

This is my favorite western animated film, and my second favorite animated film of all. Nausicaa of the Valley of the Wind holds top honors as it ticks all my boxes.

I'll see you soon! </sniff>

RoboPlato · Dec 26, 2010

I love this movie. Is there a blu-ray version out yet?

Lyonaz · Dec 26, 2010

Vin Diesel's best role!

krypt0nian · Dec 26, 2010

RoboPlato said:
I love this movie. Is there a blu-ray version out yet?

Sadly no, not to my knowledge. Horrible oversight and they missed the film's 10th anniversary.

thetrin · Dec 26, 2010

Great movie. I think one of the saddest things about the legacy of the Superman movie is that they never bother to deal with the struggle Clark has as someone so overly powerful trying to hold back.

That said, I'm REALLY looking forward to the animated All-Star Superman movie that's coming out next year.

(There's a preview for it on the new Superman/Batman Apocalypse BluRay)

Mike M · Dec 26, 2010

Would kill for an Iron Giant action figure of decent quality...

adamsappel · Dec 26, 2010

I would post the scene where he says "soo-per-man," but then I would have to cry.

Dan · Dec 26, 2010

It really is the best Superman film, though it's not much of a competition.

krypt0nian · Dec 26, 2010

thetrin said:
Great movie. I think one of the saddest things about the legacy of the Superman movie is that they never bother to deal with the struggle Clark has as someone so overly powerful trying to hold back.

That said, I'm REALLY looking forward to the animated All-Star Superman movie that's coming out next year.

(There's a preview for it on the new Superman/Batman Apocalypse BluRay)

Totally agree with the Clark idea.

And I wish that All-Star would have handled as a mini-series, but yup, highly anticipated!

adamsappel said:
I would post the scene where he says "soo-per-man," but then I would have to cry.

I was just watching it today, and I teared up just thinking about the scene and it was about a half hour away!

sk3 · Dec 26, 2010

I have this framed in my office:

http://nineteeneightyeight.com/index.php/prints-mikemitchell-irongiant.html

Peff · Dec 26, 2010

RoboPlato said:
I love this movie. Is there a blu-ray version out yet?

As far as I know the only Don Bluth Blu-Ray material is Dragon's Lair (and Space Ace?).

It really sucks.

EDIT:... I don't know why I posted that, nevermind :lol It still sucks though!

Narag · Dec 26, 2010

Between this recommendation, what my friend has to say about it, and the whole Ted Hughes thing, I think I'll give this a shot finally this month. I've let it go far too long.

The Technomancer · Dec 26, 2010

I need to watch this again. I only watched it once when I was like 8 and it kind of traumatized me.

After everything that happened, seeing the Giant turn weaponized and evil looking really freaked me out

Dan · Dec 26, 2010

sk3 said:
I have this framed in my office:

http://nineteeneightyeight.com/index.php/prints-mikemitchell-irongiant.html

That's pretty nice.

I've been wanting this piece for a while now. Should have sprung for the full size one when I was at WB's 10 year anniversary crew panel last year.

MetalAlien · Dec 26, 2010

Good movie but the kid creeps me out for some reason.

ericexpo · Dec 26, 2010

why is this movie not on Blu-ray yet?

Danielsan · Dec 26, 2010

Absolutely love this movie. It desperately needs a blu-ray release. And you know why it is the best Superman movie? Because unlike Supes, the Iron Giant actually has heart.

krypt0nian · Dec 26, 2010

Danielsan said:
Absolutely love this movie. It desperately needs a blu-ray release. And you know why it is the best Superman movie? Because unlike Supes, the Iron Giant actually has heart.

*rolls eyes*

The metaphor wouldn't work as well as it does if what you said is true. :lol

The Giant aspires to be the greatest hero of them all. This is the best refutation of the "Superman is a dick" nonsense.

Rorschach · Dec 26, 2010

krypt0nian said:
*rolls eyes*

The metaphor wouldn't work as well as it does if what you said is true. :lol

I saw the movies. Superman is just a drunkard.

tirminyl · Dec 26, 2010

Been forever since I've seen this movie. Thankfully, it is available on Netflix streaming and I will be watching it today

y2dvd · Dec 26, 2010

I saw this for the first time about a week ago. Loved it. The animation is superb.

Lionel Mandrake · Dec 26, 2010

Still Brad Bird's best movie. And that really says something.

Superman Scene

Orenhy · Dec 26, 2010

That movie brought me the closest ever to crying

Tristam · Dec 26, 2010

Saw this again just a few days ago and nearly broke down crying like a little girl. It's my favorite animated film.

DrForester · Dec 26, 2010

sk3 said:
I have this framed in my office:

http://nineteeneightyeight.com/index.php/prints-mikemitchell-irongiant.html

Would look great next to.

MetalAlien · Dec 26, 2010

Lionel Mandrake said:
Still Brad Bird's best movie. And that really says something.

Superman Scene

He could have shot the missile...

triplestation · Dec 26, 2010

Hogarth's mom is so hot.

-viper- · Dec 26, 2010

My favourite cartoon film.

It's just incredible.

Dai101 · Dec 26, 2010

DrForester said:

Such an underrated classic ..... and has one of the best characterizations of Howard Hughes i've ever seen

TheKaeptain · Dec 26, 2010

I'm watching this with my son for the first time. He can't take his eyes off of it.

GCX · Dec 26, 2010

I'm excited about Mission Impossible 4 just because of Brad Bird.

Mike M · Dec 26, 2010

krypt0nian said:
This is the best refutation of the "Superman is a dick" nonsense.

I apologize for nothing.

DrForester · Dec 26, 2010

Nah, Superman was just retarded.

Captain Janeway was a dick

SouthernDragon · Dec 26, 2010

I need to watch this film.

I might even watch it although it is not on Blu-Ray.

Jasoco · Dec 26, 2010

I love this movie. Love it.

Diatribe1974 · Dec 26, 2010

Yup. The best "Awwwwww man...." ending with an "Ooooooh yeah!" at the same time. The ending alone was better than Superman Returns as an entire picture.

Megadragon15 · Dec 26, 2010

The Iron Giant used the wrong inpsiration for a super hero. He should have used this character as an inspiration: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bozo_the_Iron_Man :lol

Hawkian · Dec 26, 2010

you stay, i go

no following

TheKaeptain · Dec 26, 2010

FlightOfHeaven said:
I need to watch this film.

I might even watch it although it is not on Blu-Ray.

Netflix that shit.

Whimsical Phil · Dec 26, 2010

MetalAlien said:
He could have shot the missile...

The whole point is that the Giant was proving that he wasn't a gun.

Diatribe1974 · Dec 26, 2010

Wish they'd bring this out on Blu-Ray. Shit, they don't even have to put any extras on it, just give me a full Blu-Ray picture quality experience and I'm happy as a clam!

Mike M · Dec 26, 2010

Whimsical Phil said:
The whole point is that the Giant was proving that he wasn't a gun.

He was a bullet?

Jasoco · Dec 26, 2010

Whimsical Phil said:
The whole point is that the Giant was proving that he wasn't a gun.

This! He didn't WANT to be a weapon.

MetalAlien · Dec 26, 2010

DrForester said:
Nah, Superman was just retarded.

Captain Janeway was a dick

..and she was a lesbian.

Whimsical Phil said:
The whole point is that the Giant was proving that he wasn't a gun.

Not good enough. More like shooting the missile doesn't make you cry.

Diatribe1974 · Dec 26, 2010

After thinking about it, the latest Superman movie was like experiencing "Pineapple Time" from Little Nicky. So yeah, I watched Superman Returns once and said "yeah, this isn't happening again". But in regards to The Iron Giant: I will watch it again and again.

The Librarian · Dec 26, 2010

Is there ever gonna be a sequel to this movie? I mean, not that I think it needs one, but the ending sort of implied it...

thetrin · Dec 26, 2010

This thread just makes me want a Superman movie that focuses on Clark's struggle as both a small town boy living in Metropolis, and as a man vastly more powerful than anyone else around him.

There's a lot to be said for how unique he is as a character. Despite being so alien in both a metaphorical and literal sense, he's such a gregarious and empathetic person.

sammy · Dec 26, 2010

ericexpo said:
why is this movie not on Blu-ray yet?

for real, such a classic

Dan · Dec 26, 2010

Dax01 said:
Is there ever gonna be a sequel to this movie? I mean, not that I think it needs one, but the ending sort of implied it...

What?! No. Just no.

Open-ended movies do not imply sequels.

kai3345 · Dec 26, 2010

wait what the fuck. the iron giant was superman!?

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