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Metascore
29 reviews · Provided by Metacritic.com
- 100L.A. WeeklyF. X. FeeneyL.A. WeeklyF. X. FeeneyOne of the best films of the year thus far.
- 100San Francisco ChroniclePeter StackSan Francisco ChroniclePeter StackHeart and tenderness are rare in cartoon movies. But in an age of frenetic children's fare, the new animated adventure The Iron Giant dares to show a lot of both, and it comes up a winner.
- 90Surprising as it sounds, as far as examinations of trust, loyalty and identity go, the big metal dude's story winds up far more satisfying than the plodding Kubrick opus any day of the week.
- 88Charlotte ObserverLawrence ToppmanCharlotte ObserverLawrence ToppmanKeeps its sense of humor while dealing with serious issues.
- 80Washington PostStephen HunterWashington PostStephen HunterStill, the movie -- as beautifully drawn, as sleek and engaging as it is -- has the annoyance of incredible smugness.
- 80The New York TimesLawrence Van GelderThe New York TimesLawrence Van GelderA smooth, skilled example of animated filmmaking.
- 80Film.comJohn HartlFilm.comJohn HartlA terrific feature-length cartoon.
- 75Seattle Post-IntelligencerPaula NechakSeattle Post-IntelligencerPaula NechakMore intelligent and thought-provoking than the usual dumb and dull-witted fare for children.
- 75USA TodaySusan WloszczynaUSA TodaySusan WloszczynaWe are happy to report there is intelligent life in feature animation beyond planet Disney and the gaseous ball of foul language known as South Park.