When I first saw Wall-E, (above) I knew he was the spawn of Johnny 5:
When I saw the trailer for Wall-E before Indiana Jones and the Temple-of-Crystal-Headed-Aliens-That-Buried-Their-Stupid-Lame-Ass-Flying-Saucer (caution that was a spoiler) I knew Wall-e was going to be a smash. It’s Pixar, it’s Toy Story and Monsters Inc. It will be (is) a great movie, with tons of merchandising opportunities.
But Johnny 5, from the movie Short Circuit isn’t getting the credit he deserves. Wall-e is the spawn of Johnny 5. Memorable line from Short Circuit ” Number Five is Alive!”
I thought Wall-E was Johnny 5 when I first saw the trailer. I’m surprised that you’re the first blogger to point out the obvious…
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Yah, like no crap, you know? Short Circuit was really big in the mid-’80s, along with that dreadful DeBarge song (”Who is Johnny”). One of Erika’s favorite movies; completely unknown to my younger tier. I have been making the same Wall-E/#5 comparison verbally at home for what, 4 months now?
We have to go see Wall-E “manana en la manana”. I hope it doesn’t suck very badly. Getting good reviews though.
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@Gretchen: you know how trailers are, but it looks very cute. I liked Toy Story and Monsters Inc, so I’m sure I will like Wall-e.
Well, we saw it. Visually gorgeous but the Pixar short animated film they showed beforehand was worth the price of admission. Also, Boolie got bored and we had to leave a half-hour before the movie ended, so we amused ourselves in the lobby watching a group of 13-year-olds getting thrown out of the new Angelina Jolie movie.
From the size of the crowds, looks to me like Wall-E is a blockbuster. God bless John Lasseter. Now if they would just make Toy Story 3, Matt’s life would be complete.
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@Gretchen: kewl. thanks for the update. Toy Story 3? Gotta think that will happen, right?