THE IRON GIANT (PG) presented in 35mm

The Iron Giant at Revival House Perth

Experience Brad Bird's breathtaking 1999 animated masterpiece that proves heroes come in all sizes - even 50-foot-tall metal giants from outer space. Set in 1957 during the height of Cold War paranoia, this heartwarming tale follows nine-year-old Hogarth Hughes as he befriends a mysterious robot who crash-landed in the woods near his small Maine town.

Eli Marienthal brings genuine wonder to young Hogarth, while Vin Diesel provides surprising warmth and innocence to the voice of the Iron Giant, a being designed for destruction who chooses to be something more. Jennifer Aniston shines as Hogarth's single mother Annie, trying to balance work, parenting, and the impossible reality of her son's new friend.

Bird's masterful direction combines stunning hand-drawn animation with cutting-edge computer graphics to create a visual feast that feels both timeless and innovative. The film's themes of friendship, choice, and what it means to be human resonate through every beautifully crafted frame.

Harry Connick Jr. provides comic relief as Dean, the beatnik artist who helps hide the Giant, while Christopher McDonald brings government paranoia to Agent Mansley, whose fear threatens to destroy everything. The film's Cold War setting adds weight to its anti-violence message without ever feeling preachy.

Presented on authentic 35mm film for the true cinematic experience!

When: Saturday, October 11th at 4:30 PM
Where: Revival House Perth
Rating: PG - Mild themes and action sequences

A towering achievement in animation that proves we are who we choose to be - essential family viewing that reminds us Superman isn't just a comic book character, but an ideal worth striving for.