WALL-E

HOL-E cow, this is a great movie! Pixar has done it again, taken unlikely subjects (this time robots instead of a rat) and made a film that's out of this world. WALL-E is the last robot on Earth, left behind to clean up humankind's mess. After centuries of toil, accompanied only by a cockroach, WALL-E's world is rocked by the arrival of Eve, another, sleeker model of robot. Their story of falling in love is heartbreakingly adorable and more authentic than a lot of cinematic dribble these days. This film has it all: amazing animation, a scathing commentary on big business and the direction of our country, and a spirit that can't be beat. Whether it's the action scenes that'll have audiences cheering and laughing in delight or the visual spectacle of watching robots dance in space, WALL-E is a triumph. Even without dialogue through much of the film, director Andrew Stanton ensures that the action is clear, concise and completely engaging. It's a good thing that Pixar films don't require a child to enter, because WALL-E has an amazing heart beating in his tin chest and he shouldn't be missed. Rated G. 97 minutes. Now playing at area theaters. (Tim Plant)