Wall-E

Wall-E is a famous robot which makes a very obvious stand against the over-use of technology on planet Earth. The film is set in a world nearly eight hundred years into the future in a world where mass consumerism led to the downfall of nearly every living organism. Before leaving the dead planet, the humans left behind numerous robots by the name of Wall-E, which stands for Waste Allocator Load Lifter-Earth Class. They were created to clean up the planet so that the humans could eventually return to rebuild Earth. Since it has taken so long to clean up the waste ridden world, there is only one robot left to complete the job.

The endearing little robot Wall-E is a clear product of our time because in recent years, there has been much worry over using up all of the resources on our planet. Since there are so many humans in existence greedy for a certain quality of life, they are taking too much from Earth and returning little to none back. This leads to a system without balance. The idea of running out of resources to maintain our lives the way they are is a terrifying thought. No human on the planet can imagine having to leave Earth. This is why Wall-E was created. He is considered a "human" to the viewers of the film because he is adorable, sweet, flawed, and is relatable since he has a large collection of human items such as an iPod and a pet cockroach.

In the movie, it seems as though the robot Wall-E is more human than the humans themselves. He is an active fellow constantly moving around. Through this comparison, film raises awareness of the obesity problem plaguing the planet. The humans on the spaceship have lost their sense of purpose. They have no drive to explore new ideas or take part in any activities. They no longer are able to walk due to their indulgence in food and are transported around by mechanical chairs equipped with numerous ways to pass the time. It seems as though they are in a trance…a mental state where they cannot help but live out their days looking to waste time, not enjoy it.

Wall-E was created to be a symbol of hope as well as a symbol of fear. He stands at the crossroad of destroying the planet and its inhabitants or working together to create a better, healthier world. The film makes us humans ask ourselves, "Are we prepared for change?" In the end, when they decide to rebel against the robotic lives they've always known, they literally stand up for the first time in their lives and show they are prepared for the responsibility of taking the future into their own hands. Wall-E portrays the two types of humans in the world; those who want a better future and those who only care only for their own lifetime.