The Character: Pet to lone Earth survivor Wall-E, Hal is, yup, a cockroach.
Though he’s not given any backstory, we can assume he survived because he’s, yup, a cockroach, and therefore indestructible. As evidenced when Wall-E accidentally runs him over to no great harm.
Screen-time: Hal’s the only living interaction Wall-E has for the film's mostly wordless opening stretch, so he’s around for a bit. Sadly he stays on Earth when Wall-E leaves.
Lasting Impression: According to the film’s press kit, Hal’s named after producer Hal Roach. That reference also extends to the infamous computer in 2001: A Space Odyssey. You don't forget a name like that in a hurry.
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evbro
Jun 21st 2011, 0:57
My vote for the second desk lamp in the original Pixar animation! We made a crowd-ranked list of greatest Pixar characters, with Dory currently in the lead. Does she count as a supporting character, or is she a main character?
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