Will WALL-E Live Up to Expectations?
In one word: Yes. In two: Of course.
Pixar’s winning streak is no longer a streak. It’s a guarantee. Even Cars (2006), widely labeled their “worst” film, was a great film. I don’t hope that WALL-E is good. I don’t think that it will be good. I know that it will be fantastic. It’s like when Apple was getting ready to release the iPhone. People didn’t hope they liked it. They knew they would. It was simply a matter of sitting around and waiting until the moment it was released so they could run out, line up, and swipe their plastic as fast as humanly possible.
I didn’t line up for an iPhone, but I’ll be damned if I’m not in line to see WALL-E the second it hits theaters.
Still not convinced? Early reviews from Ain’t It Cool News are calling it a “masterpiece,” “gorgeous,” “a Buster Keaton silent film mixed with the wonder of the original STAR WARS and the morals of the best fables.” John Gholson has this to say:
Thanks to Pixar, I have no choice but to go into wild, unrestrained
hyperbole regarding their new film, the animated sci-fi adventure love
story titled Wall-E. Ready? Here we go.Visionary. Emotional. Fantastic. A Must-See. A Thrill Ride. Romantic.
Eye-Popping. Incredible. Instant Classic. The best Pixar film ever
made. Let that sink in for a minute.The best. THE. BEST.
WALL-E hits theaters this weekend. Who will be there with me?
I pretty much want to make love to this stunning macro photograph by Ryan Rahn. The pinks are spectacular and the shallow depth of field is out of this world. I love abstract shots like this. Just wanna blow them up and hang ‘em on my wall. Don’t miss his exquisite desktop wallpapers as well.
I am absolutely, positively in love with this poster by French graphic design couple Fabien and Frédérique Barral. It is one of their new limited edition posters (100 of each will be printed), and I just might need to order one! Check out more of their work at Harmonie Intérieure. And please, if anything, click this image to enlarge.
Flickr has collected some gorgeous jellyfish photography. The jellyfish, in my opinion, is one of the most beautiful creatures alive. Their quiet elegance never ceases to impress me. They truly are living art. Featured here is “Dance” by Bright Like Neon.
I have a feeling that Alexander Cheek’s stunning map of Manhattan’s many neighborhoods has made the rounds on the net before, but this is the first time that I’ve seen it. I’m really enjoying his subtle use of color and typography. Who doesn’t love Gotham?
Shot this at the Louvre. I love massive history paintings. Pictured here is Jacques-Louis David’s The Coronation of Napoleon (1806). 6.21 m × 9.79 m!
View “Admiring Jacques-Louis” at flickr
