SUPERMAN

I just watched this movie again. Though some may label it corney, I have seen it several times and it still makes me a little damp around the eyes. The whole 50's styling of this non computer animated movie is right up my alley. I think I was born late; out of time. There are many good messages here and yet they didn't forget to entertain. The overwhelming message that Hogarth teaches the iron giant(adapted for screen from the book, The Iron Man by Ted Hughes) is that "You don't have to be bad(like Atomo the evil comic book character). You can choose who you want to be". The iron giant wants and chooses to be like the comic book hero who only uses his powers for good, Superman. There's also Hogarth's touching description of what happens when something dies. It's religion(gasp!). But don't take my feeble word for it. I realize I am failing miserably at providing appropriate inspiration, to the level of this quality film. So, just see the movie. And if you have seen it before, watch it again. With your parents if possible. No matter their age or yours, but especially if the 50's was their era.