WALL-E

WALL-E is an acronym for Waste Allocation Load Lifter – Earth Class. Sure it's a new Pixar film, which means different things to different people, but be assured there's a thread of humanity running through WALL-E that surpasses some cute cartoon robots falling in love.
Jetting through Houston last month WALL-E director Andrew Stanton told a round table of film columnists that while the film does contain an ecological message (remember the brilliant Happy Feet?) the original concept has been in development for over a decade. "I'm not that psyched that this film has become prophetic," said Stanton with his tongue firmly in cheek. WALL-E starts with about 45 minutes of no dialogue. While silent sequences are common in serious films, like the beginning of There Will Be Blood or the island sequence in Cast Away, for an animated film primarily aimed at kids it's more of a risk. It's not hard to see adult audiences embracing this future tale of cyber love.
Additionally the filmmakers hired noted cinematographer Roger Deakins and six-time Oscar winner for special effects Dennis Muren as visual consultants. The result are CGI shots that push the boundary of merging Pixar style CGI and live action. In particular look for shots that mirror the perspective of wide angle lenses. Fans of Star Wars will immediately recognize the man behind the voice (sounds, not words) of WALL-E since Ben Burtt was also the sound designer who created the blips and beeps of C-3PO.