The best films for children: Observer readers have their say
A look at some of the best responses to Mark Kermode’s selection of 25 child-friendly films
February 2016
The Iron Giant review – return of a lovely Ted Hughes adaptation
Brad Bird’s non-digital animation of the 1968 children’s story has an irresistible simplicity and charm
October 2014
George Clooney interrupts honeymoon to plug Tomorrowland blockbuster
Actor makes surprise visit to New York to unveil first trailer for Disney sci-fi film less than a fortnight after wedding in Venice
November 2013
Top 10...
Top 10 animated movies
Moving bits of paper around (the old way) or painting with billions of pixels (the new) has conjured up some of the greatest films of all time. From The Iron Giant to Persepolis, Guardian and Observer critics pick the 10 best
April 2000
Video releases
Videos by Philip French
January 2000
The best lake scene
A lakefront in rural Maine. Local beatnik Dean (voiced by Harry Connick Jr) sits with the seven-year-old Hogarth (Eli Marienthal) and his new best friend The Iron Giant (Vin Diesel).