"After 700 years of doing what he was built for, he'll discover what he was meant for."
WALL·E - Movie Quotes
Memorable Quotes
Eee-va?
— WALL·E
Context:
WALL·E says this multiple times throughout the film, starting from when he first meets EVE on Earth. Each utterance carries a different emotional weight, from curiosity to longing to desperation.
Meaning:
This is how WALL·E pronounces EVE's name. It encapsulates his innocent, childlike affection and his attempts to connect with her. The slight mispronunciation is endearing and becomes a recurring vocal motif for their relationship.
Directive.
— EVE
Context:
EVE states this to WALL·E on Earth when he tries to interact with her while she is scanning for vegetation, showing her initial single-mindedness and focus on her mission.
Meaning:
This single word defines EVE's initial character. It is her purpose, her programming, and her entire focus. Her journey is about learning that there is more to existence than a directive.
I don't want to survive! I want to live!
— Captain B. McCrea
Context:
The Captain declares this during his confrontation with AUTO, after AUTO argues that he is simply ensuring humanity's survival by keeping them in space. This line marks his decision to fight for humanity's future.
Meaning:
This is the Captain's turning point and the thematic climax of the film for the human characters. He rejects the passive, automated 'survival' offered by the Axiom in favor of the challenges and rewards of a real, meaningful 'life' back on Earth.
Plant.
— EVE
Context:
EVE says this after WALL·E shows her the small seedling he found. Upon scanning and confirming it, she stores it and goes into standby mode, awaiting retrieval.
Meaning:
Spoken with a sense of wonder and importance, this word confirms the central discovery of the film. It signifies hope and the potential for a new beginning on Earth, setting the main plot into motion.