1) Why does the movie depict earth in such a wretched condition?Do you think it will ever really get that bad?
What does the "Buy and Large" corporation symbolize? It a is fair analogy?
2) What does Wall-E's truck, filled with all of his treasures, represent?
Why does he collect these things?
What does Wall-E long for and how does that relate to his function?
3) What is the significance of Eve's "directive"?
What does she do right after the spaceship drops her off and blasts back into space?
What is our "directive" or "directives"?
4) What does this move have to say about humanity's place in creation?
What do John and Mary realize about each other?
What does the captain learn about earth that inspires him to go back there?
I really enjoyed the movie (one of my favorites) and the discussion/fellowship last night at church. I especially enjoyed the multi-generational aspect of the comments and discussion. It's not often that kids (or adults for that matter) get to be in a group of people of all different ages and to be able to share in a profound and respectful way. Loved the variety of comments from children, youth, young and older adults. I know that some of the movies this summer will be inappropriate for the youngest ones but thanks for that opportunity. I look forward to the other movies! -- Erin B.
ReplyDeleteI think the main message in Wall-E is that we need to be more aware of how the choices we make impact our world; from consumerism, to technology, to how much trash we generate. We are becoming a society that doesn't value face-time as much as we used to. We are content to sit in front of our 'screens'. We throw away too much stuff. I am so glad to see a new interest in recycling in the younger generation. It gives me hope that we may not be moving to the extremes portrayed in Wall-E. I do still worry about technology taking over our lives. It will take a concerted effort to keep us from becoming more like the people on the Axiom.
ReplyDeleteI did enjoy watching the movie together and look forward to next week.--Joy P.
I felt personally addressed by the film in a way that I didn't the first time I saw it. I think that the sedentary lifestyle of the human beings on the Axiom was exaggerated, but not too far off from the kind of life that many Americans live (especially those of us who sit in front of screens at desks all day). After suffering a heart attack, I can see how foolish it is not to use my body more often! Unfortunately, most of us cannot bike or walk to work. I have arranged my life so that I need to be in a car 40 plus minutes per day. Even at home in Nixa, there isn't much that I can walk to in terms of daily business.
ReplyDeleteNot only is this style of life not good for the heart, but it is not good for the environment. I long for city planners that will build mass transit and sidewalks into the design of our communities. I think that Nixa is almost too far gone for that, but maybe there is hope for central Springfield.
John S.
can someone answer the questions please??
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