WALL-E

I don't get to the movies very often because of work, so we saw this movie yesterday because it is getting such great reviews by critics and audiences alike. Now having seen it, I just can't agree. I fell sound asleep twice during the movie and I wasn't even tired! It wasn't for lack of dialogue, though there isn't much, nor for lack of dazzling visual effects, which were present in abundance. No, it's because ultimately it was a sophomoric, utterly predictable story line that could only hold the interest of small children. In addition, the romantic plot line was forced and distracting. I know it's Disney's job to compel every hero to have a female love interest but it was so out of place here as to be absurd.  I think I'm well past the point of saturation on CGI. WALL-E confirms yet again that special effects do not make alone a movie worthwhile or even interesting.