KINORAFIELD GUIDE TO FILM
2008 · 98 min · G

WALL·E

Directed by Andrew Stanton · Animation, Family, Science Fiction

WALL·E (2008) is a Animation film, directed by Andrew Stanton set during the far future. It runs 98 minutes and is rated G.

A post apocalyptic, with a whimsical and hopeful tone. Themes of environmental collapse, consumerism / capitalism, and isolation run throughout.

Composer
Thomas Newman
Cinematography
Danielle FeinbergJeremy LaskyMartin Rosenberg
Cast
Ben BurttElissa KnightJeff GarlinFred WillardJohn RatzenbergerKathy NajimySigourney WeaverLori Alan

The world of this film

Setting

Premise & themes

Themes
Environmental CollapseConsumerism / CapitalismIsolation
Tone
WhimsicalHopeful

Shape

Protagonist
Non Human LeadTwo Hander
Pacing
Measured
Dialogue
Sparse Quiet
Based on
Pure Fiction
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