I thought the movie was great. Not only could kids enjoy it, but adults got it on a whole nother level. And both age groups can appreciate the great graphics and creativity.

But what was the sound that went with it? It's been bugging me because it sounds so very familiar, but I can't place it. Someone mentioned it sounds like the Sega start up chime but that's only two notes.

Caught this in the theater this week - The family and I enjoyed it.

Didn't read through the whole thread, so perhaps someone else has mentioned it. But I go into every Pixar movie with my ears tuned for John Ratzenberger's voice. Halfway through this one I was extra curious how they were going to squeeze him in with so little spoken dialogue.

Really liked it on the first viewing, I'll have to see it again to decide where it ultimately ends up on the Pixar hierarchy.

Amazing how much personality they got into Wall-E and Eve, with just body language and sounds (and minimal dialogue). And their romance was also surprisingly sweet and just really worked for me.

I'll definitely see this again at the theater, and I'm anxiously awaiting the Blu-Ray release (hopefully by Christmas?).

I agree. Wall-E's lovable character was just a winner! I think he hit home with adults and children. I loved the unique idea of not using dialogue was amazing. I was entertained from beginning to end!

It is the apple start up sound.

You can bet it will be the week of Thanksgiving, or possibly the week before.

Saw it this morning with my mom and dad. The opening short was great and I thought wall-e was great. Not as good as pixars previous films but still well done. I hope one day they make an animated film geared towards adults. They've proven that they can make a movie with a good story. Why not take a shot at a more serious animated film?

A Pixar movie directed by Ralph Bakshi!

As I a long-time Mac user I know they used the Mac startup chime for Wall•E, but I'm not familar with previous Apple computers. Was it an original Apple, Apple II, IIe or ?

I am not sure I have a G4 iBook that makes the same sound.

I think that it just wasn't ready, but it will be attached to Bolt which is a Disney Flick..

And then we get

Greatest. Pixar. Movie. Ever.

Seriously, wow.

Your Mac makes a three note startup chime?

I know different Macs have slightly different start up sounds, but that's the first I've heard of a multi-note chime for a Mac.

I feel the same way. I'm in love with the little guy. Going back to see it for a third time sometime this week.

The Mac startup sound Wall-E played was the last tone at the end of the sound that played when he was fully charged.

Caught this today for matinee prices in my small'ish town. ($3!) I'm a fan of Post-apocalyptic type films, and also a big fan of Charlie Chaplin. I wasn't disappointed.

Funny you mention that about Hello, Dolly. I just looked it up and couldn't believe it was from 1969 when it looks like a film from the early 50's.

Absolutely loved it. Definitely my favorite Pixar movie. Best movie of the year too in my opinion.

Speaking of Macs, did anyone else think of the scenario where Eve would look at the fourth wall and proclaim she was a Mac while Wall-E would say he was a PC?

A little late to the party here, but just saw it, and it was amazing. Definite 5 star, and by far the best Pixar movie in my opinion. I will be grabbing this on DVD day 1.

I don't get why people are liking this so much. There wasn't that much really to the story (not compared to other PIXAR films like Bug's Life). No songs, very little dialogue, very few characters, nothing really memorable about it.

From the reviews, you would think it would be as spectacular as the second coming of Christ. Hardly.

Agreed, and the more I think about it, the less I think of the film.

One dimensional characters, a heavy handed message, humor limited to silly slapstick. This pales in comparison to other Pixar films. How one can think it on the same level as Bug's Life or one of the Toy Stories amazes me.

A brief snippet from Brian's review here seems spot on to me. "the spark of the film is in constant threat of being snuffed out by the habitual elongation of the ice-thin story. I wasn't moved by Wall-E's Chaplinesque mishaps and intergalactic dreams, just agitated that Stanton doesn't take the character past infantilization or offer something more than pratfalls for our hero to undertake. Wall-E's shtick tires quickly.

To some, Wall-E is an adorable character with rich emotional professions, and that's all the cinematic nutrition they need from this picture. I craved that sensation while watching "Wall-E," but it never arrived. Instead I was left bored and insulted by a misguided, preachy film riddled with absurd messages and run into the ground by complete storytelling lethargy. But that Wall-E sure is cute, huh?"

I agree. Most overrated film in a long time. Still can't get over how real people evolved into doughy Pixar characters over the course of 700 years.

I gave it a B- after seeing the film, and struggled with that rating. I was sort of befuddled by all the praise, but then I just ascribed it to this being the kind of film that evokes a certain reaction depending on how much personal baggage you bring in with you, and then are confronted with images of over-consumption and environmental issues. Some folks enjoy the "love" story between 2 robots, while others weren't too keen at being preached at given Disney's involvement with the film (and profiting from consumption of Wall-E goods). Perhaps it's a litmus test for one's outlook on life in general, but it's the kind of movie with little no middle ground between its supporters and detractors.