Based on poet Ted Hughes' 1968 children's book, former SIMPSONS producer Brad Bird's adaptation proves to be a work of art the family can enjoy together--simple and visually captivating enough for kids and sharp and touching enough for adults. Hogarth is a young boy in 1950s Maine. When he finds a kind and very large robot (of unknown origin), a strong bond of friendship is formed between the two. It isn't long, however, until a government agent is on their trail, wanting to destory the robot. A beautifully rendered fable.

Excerpt: "I am not a gun."--the Iron Giant (Vin Diesel) to Hogarth (Eli Marienthal)

DVD Features:

Region 1
Snap Case
Anamorphic Widescreen - 2.35
Single Side - Dual Layer
Audio:
Dolby Surround 5.1 - English, French

Brad Bird: Screenwriter

Allison Abbate: Producer/ THE IRON GIANT (1999)

Brad Bird: Screenwriter
Tim McCanlies: 

Michael Kamen: American Composer/Conductor

"...A visually appealing, well-crafted film..."
"...Genuinely moving....One of the more emotionally satisfying films of the year..."
"...THE IRON GIANT is a smooth, skilled example of animated filmmaking..."
"...This family film is filled with humor, suspense and situations everyone can relate to....THE IRON GIANT, like its eponymous android, has a warm soul..." -- 4 out of 5 stars
"...Well-crafted and distinctive....Cool....GIANT has the mettle to match its metal..."
"...Straight-arrow and subversive, made with simplicity as well as sophistication, THE IRON GIANT remembers the wonders of being a child and understands how to convey that in a media-savvy age..."
"...An enchanting animate feature....An involving story that has something to say..."
"[T]he heartfelt tale teems with baby-boomer touchstones..."