Wall-E

I'm usually not too keen on animated films, but learning that Pete Doctor helped conceive the story and write the script (along with Andrew Stanton), I had to go check it out. Pete and I never met, but I spent my formative years singing along to his mother's guitar. We also suffered some of the same high-school teachers (although he went to Kennedy not Jefferson). I decided K and I had to go see what Pete's been up to. After watching the film I felt a connection far greater than just hometown nostalgia. This is one of the most heartfelt, thought-provoking, beautifully choreographed stories I have ever seen. All Minnesotans can be proud a local hero helped bring this one to life. I suspect many others will feel right at home after watching this one too.