Good Wilt Hunting Movie Discussion 11/23/06 - Never Forgotten: a Foster's Home Community

CG · 11-19-2006, 11:42 PM

Well, the event of the year is finally just around the corner for those of you fortunate to be in America. Ever since the synopis had graced the Cartoon Network website, keyboards have been clicked ragged by fans eagerly anticipating the release of the Foster's movie. Plots have been theroised, characters, everything from beginning to end.

But now finally it's arrived and on Thanksgiving I'm sure many of you will (or at least try) sit down and watch it at 7pm.

Meanwhilst I, in a strange twist of fate being in Australia, have just viewed the movie in it's entirety. How? I won the eBay auction that was up a week ago, and it just arrived at my work today. To say I was eager to get home and park myself in front of my dvd player is an understatement.

The movie is well written, no doubt about it. It's up there with some of the best episodes they've produced, and the crew have a right to be proud of the final product. The story is sharp, funny, but also very touching at other times. Especially when you see just why Wilt is the way he is today. Not only that but you do see where Wilt 'grew' up, who he used to hang out with, and especially just how he became who he is physically as well as emotionally.

Some theories were really out there. But the real reason is just as interesting to see happen, it really does tie in nicely with the Foster's universe. It isn't overly violent like some theorised, nor is it sappy or 'magic' either. It's true to who Wilt is, then and now.

His cross country trip is most reminiscent of Follow that Bird. One scene even involves a few haystacks, as seen in the brief commercial of 'How to draw Wilt'. Wilt does what he does best, and leaves quite a mark in his wake whilst he is on his trip.

But let's not forget the other guys.

Finally meeting Eduardo's creator was well worth the wait, but sadly I think Coco was left out a bit. But I'm not going to embelish on that. Their concern for their friend is honest and true, not knowing why he left we all know they all clammer into the bus and head off after him. They really DO go all over the place, missing him at various times in a way that was reminiscent of American Tale. Which just adds to the sweetness of it.

The finale is well worth the build up, and you do finally see Wilt show what he's made of on the basketball court. What you see in the commercials is just a smidgen of just what he's capable of. Especially against the huge basketball headed friend (I will continue to call him as such so not to ruin his name) who has a big part in Wilt's past. The whole scene reveals a lot, and how it concludes is most definately the most tender moment written in Foster's history.

To say Craig and his crew have written a winner here is an understatement. It has enough heart, and enough humor, to make this an enjoyable viewing for every single one of us. I await the time when I can finally speak openly about what happens with you guys.

Let the count down continue!

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11-19-2006, 11:42 PM	#1
CG Foster's Legend BACK FROM THE DEAD?!!? Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Adelaide Posts: 1,120	Good Wilt Hunting Movie Discussion 11/23/06 Well, the event of the year is finally just around the corner for those of you fortunate to be in America. Ever since the synopis had graced the Cartoon Network website, keyboards have been clicked ragged by fans eagerly anticipating the release of the Foster's movie. Plots have been theroised, characters, everything from beginning to end. But now finally it's arrived and on Thanksgiving I'm sure many of you will (or at least try) sit down and watch it at 7pm. Meanwhilst I, in a strange twist of fate being in Australia, have just viewed the movie in it's entirety. How? I won the eBay auction that was up a week ago, and it just arrived at my work today. To say I was eager to get home and park myself in front of my dvd player is an understatement. The movie is well written, no doubt about it. It's up there with some of the best episodes they've produced, and the crew have a right to be proud of the final product. The story is sharp, funny, but also very touching at other times. Especially when you see just why Wilt is the way he is today. Not only that but you do see where Wilt 'grew' up, who he used to hang out with, and especially just how he became who he is physically as well as emotionally. Some theories were really out there. But the real reason is just as interesting to see happen, it really does tie in nicely with the Foster's universe. It isn't overly violent like some theorised, nor is it sappy or 'magic' either. It's true to who Wilt is, then and now. His cross country trip is most reminiscent of Follow that Bird. One scene even involves a few haystacks, as seen in the brief commercial of 'How to draw Wilt'. Wilt does what he does best, and leaves quite a mark in his wake whilst he is on his trip. But let's not forget the other guys. Finally meeting Eduardo's creator was well worth the wait, but sadly I think Coco was left out a bit. But I'm not going to embelish on that. Their concern for their friend is honest and true, not knowing why he left we all know they all clammer into the bus and head off after him. They really DO go all over the place, missing him at various times in a way that was reminiscent of American Tale. Which just adds to the sweetness of it. The finale is well worth the build up, and you do finally see Wilt show what he's made of on the basketball court. What you see in the commercials is just a smidgen of just what he's capable of. Especially against the huge basketball headed friend (I will continue to call him as such so not to ruin his name) who has a big part in Wilt's past. The whole scene reveals a lot, and how it concludes is most definately the most tender moment written in Foster's history. To say Craig and his crew have written a winner here is an understatement. It has enough heart, and enough humor, to make this an enjoyable viewing for every single one of us. I await the time when I can finally speak openly about what happens with you guys. Let the count down continue!