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Speechless!

December 29th, 2008

I just saw Wall-E with my hubby, and I can’t even begin to describe the experience. If you want to remember what it is to actually feel again when watching a movie, rent this movie — or go one better and buy it, so you can see it when you need a reminder.

(Neither Disney nor Pixar has asked me or paid me to say/write this… Wall-E is just that good, and I’m asking you to see for yourselves.)

What touched me most, as a lyricist, librettist, and romantic was the physical need for music and the integration of a Broadway classic in a sweet and simple robot’s life.

As the only one left on the planet (accept for a sprightly cockroach), Wall-E’s will to keep working and live was spurred by music, Jerry Herman’s “Put on Your Sunday Clothes” from “Hello Dolly!“

Wall-E needed music to live as much as he needed shelter and sunlight.

He also needed music to reach for the stars. His will to dream, and ultimately to love was inspired by “It Only Takes a Moment” (also from Dolly).

This movie is as big as outer space, but as small as a breath to hum the bars of a song.

We’re rooting for you, Wall-E!!!

–Sue

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