hbo max has been causing great fury with “House of the Dragon”, the prequel to “Game of thrones” that has already sparked great controversy for its explicit scenes. However, beyond the trending television series, streaming has several classics available, such as the unforgettable film “The Iron Giant” from 1999.
Directed by Brad Bird, this feature film won the hearts of thousands of fans with its emotional plot and heartbreaking ending. However, few know that it hides a dark story between its scenes.
What is “The Iron Giant” about?
Sent from another civilization somewhere in the dark voids of outer space, a huge robot crash lands on Earth outside of Rockwell, Maine in the late 1950s.
After landing, he is found by Hogarth Hughes, an 11-year-old boy with whom he strikes up a genuine friendship.
However, the little boy is not the only one who has been attracted by the presence of the metal automaton, as Kent Mansley, an agent of the United States Government, has set his sights on the search for the mysterious extraterrestrial visitor.
Now, Hogarth is on a mission to protect both his new best friend and his community, as the obsessed Fed is hell-bent on stopping the android at all costs.
The tragedy that inspires the heart of the film
The Iron Giant was directed by Brad Bird. It was during the promotional tour of “Incredibles 2 ″, in 2018, when the also screenwriter revealed the family tragedy that inspired the heart of his now animated classic.
According to the CBR portal, Bird’s sister, Susan, was killed by her husband with a gun. At that time, the filmmaker was developing “The iron Giant” and pitched the idea to Warner Bros as the story of a weapon gaining consciousness.
This thought was reflected in the film. The robot could have caused a lot of damage, but it was determined not to harm humans despite its nature. The message of “What if a weapon has a soul and chooses to do no damage?” It was present in the film and, over the years, it took on greater meaning among loyal fans.
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