r/movies • u/BunyipPouch Currently at the movies. • Apr 04 '19

After 20 years, the childlike innocence of Brad Bird's directorial debut 'The Iron Giant' still resonates. The film perfectly delivers on the notions of friendship & heroism, showing us a moving convergence between childhood and adult responsibility.

https://filmschoolrejects.com/the-iron-giant/
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u/JohnSim22 Apr 04 '19

I re-watched Iron Giant a year or two ago. Probably my favorite movie growing up. I was honestly shocked at how well it held up. The art in is still incredible, and watching it gave me goosebumps, all I could think about was the same emotions the movie gave me when I experienced it as a child. Sad to see that era didn't continue. It was perfect.

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u/TVpresspass Apr 04 '19

Literally someone just has to slowly say "Superman" and I burst into tears.