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WALL·E
A poignant animated sci-fi romance where a lonely, curious robot on a desolate Earth finds love and rediscovers humanity's forgotten home.
WALL·E
WALL·E

"After 700 years of doing what he was built for, he'll discover what he was meant for."

22 June 2008 United States of America 98 min 8.1 (19,548)

Director: Andrew Stanton

Cast: Ben Burtt, Elissa Knight, Jeff Garlin, Fred Willard, John Ratzenberger

Animation Family Science Fiction Environmentalism and Anti-Consumerism Love and Connection The Dangers of Over-reliance on Technology Rediscovering Humanity
Budget: $180,000,000
Box Office: $521,311,860

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.

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