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I loved this movie.

It has a wonderful message of tolerance and unity. The voice acting is charming. The animation is very good, stunning at times. I liked the story, though I can see some people feeling it's too schmaltzy or corny.

In a world that is so divided, and a country that is seemingly hopelessly divided, it's very comforting to experience a story of characters coming together, being able to accept their differences, and building a community. Sadly, that's what makes it fiction too. But it's nice to dream.

The fact that the title character, and the character that inspires all the change, is the ultimate "other" only serves to make the point more elegantly.

I suppose some people will think it's manipulative and needlessly tugs at the audience's heartstrings. But that's part of the beauty to me.

I loved this movie.

Marking the end of an extremely successful and entertaining era for DreamWorks in-house animation studios which will move onto outsourced works in the future, Chris Sanders newest venture behind the camera following his well-liked works as overseer on hits Lilo & Stitch, How to Train Your Dragon and The Croods is a wonderful send-off for the brand that gave us many an animated classic, with The Wild Robot a genuine contender against box-office heavyweight Inside Out 2 as the animated film of 2024.

An adaptation of author Peter Brown's hit books of the same name, Robot has already been drawing rave reviews and comparisons to the likes of The Iron Giant and Sanders own Dragon adventure, far from feint praise for a film in this genre that here manages to become an all-round package sure to inspire those youngsters that will flock to the story of lost robot Roz and her budding friendship with street-smart fox Fink and young gosling Brightbill, who she acts as a surrogate mother for but also a film that will resonate with older viewers who are sure to find much to enjoy from such a lovingly crafted film full of heart and soul.

Utilising the entirety of its quickfire 100 minute running time, Robot has very few lulls or downtime as Roz's journey of discovery with new friends, as well as what it means to truly care and love outside of her designed confines takes us on a familiar theatrical ride but one that's done with enough uniqueness and sense of its own identity that there's never a worry that Robot is merely ticking boxes along its way to crafting a memorable outing that will have you cheering, laughing and more than likely crying throughout its course.

Standing out amongst everything here is Robot's CG animation style that Sanders himself describes as "a Monet painting in a Miyazaki forest", a style that creates more than its fair share of visually outstanding segments and when this lovingly crafted vibrancy comes together with thoughtful lead voice performers Lupita Nyong'o as the loveable Roz and Pedro Pascal as the initially detestable but eventually likable Fink and enhanced by Kris Bowers exemplary and soaring score, Robot comes together as a complete package in every department.

Narratively Robot undoubtedly takes few risks and many key happenings will be overtly predictable for any seasoned viewer but it would take a very jaded and cold cinematic soul to not find joy and comfort from a film so enjoyable as this, a fitting swansong to a wonderous period of DreamWorks products and a further reminder that the animation world is alive and well with many more notable stories yet to tell.

Final Say -

One of the years most pleasant surprises regardless of genre or design, The Wild Robot is a winning mix of heart, humour and imagination, gifting this familiar feeling tale with a sense of wonderment and adventure that should ensure its place amongst the years biggest audience hits.

4 feigned deaths out of 5

Jordan and Eddie (The Movie Guys)

"The Wild Robot" is this generations "Bambi"...yes it's that damn fine...like a coffee from "Twin Peaks".

The Key Lime Pie in this animation masterpiece is the beautiful, inclusive story that deals with so many hot topic issues including: finding your heart or living with a disability, without preaching to anyone.

During the first act I was laughing so hard at the brilliant, natural comic moments shared from the book of the same name written by Peter Brown.

By the second act I was in awe of where this story arc was taking the audience and by the third act I felt salt water in my eyes.

"The Wild Robot" will make you laugh, cry and sigh!

The celebrity voiceover cast of Lupita Nyong'o, Catherine O'Hara ("Beetlejuice" she's so hot right now), Bill Nighy, Matt Berry ("Toast of London"), Ving Rhames, Mark Hamill, Pedro Pascal and so many others do an amazing job of breathing life into this screenplay, backed by the lush island atmosphere and the gorgeous creatures that inhabit it.

Director Chris Sanders obsession with animation from "Lilo and Stitch" to "The Croods" has paid dividends in "The Wild Robot".

This film shows us that sometimes to survive you must become more than you were programmed to be.

I saw the Wild Robot during its TIFF premiere and I have not been able to stop thinking about it. It's one of those movies that really makes an impact on you, and you leave that theatre feeling completely changed. The story was so beautiful, so heartfelt and touching that I cried 3 times. It was a beautiful tale about a found family, unexpected bonds and the beauty of motherhood. I'm currently reading the book and can't wait for the rest of the world to see this wonderful movie. Not to mention, the animation is so adorable, especially Brightbill, you will be holding in a coo every couple minutes. I absolutely adore this movie and can't wait to watch it again.

Chris Sanders comes back right when he's needed, this animated movie will go down in history not only as one of the greatest animated films but as one of the greatest films in cinema history. This is solid 10/10 for me, my only wish now is for this movie to succeed at the box office as well.

Hours later from seeing the film and I'm still emotional, I'm not your average movie goar, and of late very few movies can surprise me much these days, however today I met my match with The Wild Robot. I can't remember the last time a movie made me feel this way. Am truly in awww with Wild Robot, I highly recommend you catch it in cinemas with family.

Look, my expectations were already pretty high. This was one of my most anticipated films of the year ever since I saw the first teaser and then avoided the others to get spoiled. But even so, I can't believe I'm about to say this, but this might actually be the best animated feature in DreamWorks history. Seriously, seeing it is believing. This is seriously one of the most visually gorgeous looking animated movies ever made. It's simply stunning from start to finish, full of enchantment and incomparable beauty that fills the screen with color and life. It really is as if it were a Studio Ghibli animation made from Monet's paintings, and there are times when it's even hard to process everything they have to show you. It's certainly the most impactful work of animation I've seen since the first "Spider-Verse" and an evolution of what the studio did with "The Bad Guys" and "Puss in Boots: The Last Wish", and if you hesitate, it's even more beautiful than all of them. I can only imagine what a beauty like this must be like on an IMAX screen and maybe even in 3D, and I will definitely go after that experience when it officially releases, but even in a normal XD theater it was a great spectacle that took my breath away at every frame.

The story itself is quite simple in concept and essence, and if there is anything that can lead to some people criticizing the film, it would probably be for that. But I don't see why anybody would do that because it executes everything it wants to do in an exquisite and irresistible way. I think people forget that even narratives as simple as this also require a lot of effort to make it work, and this film makes it seem easy because it doesn't even need to do much and it wins you over right away. It is an extremely moving journey from beginning to end and is full of very beautiful themes and captivating and lovable characters that deserve to be remembered. The pace is calm and knows how to take its time with the necessary patience, the action is measured but is electrifying when it happens, and the emotional moments hit hard but never with forced appeal, but rather because they earn them through everything they've built triumphantly. The humor and melodrama are balanced just right, although it is much more focused on the dramatic side, but it is one of those that just warms your heart in a very cozy and touching way. And the musical score is simply fantastic, really what an inspired work by composer Kris Bowers, there were times when it even gave me goosebumps when it played in the big parts of the film. And the voice cast is a delight, Lupita Nyong'o is wonderful as Roz and her voice performance is inspired and dedicated, as are Pedro Pascal and Kit Connor who inject a lot of charisma into their characters Fink and Brightbill, and the rest of the supporting cast is full of big names who are also strongly dedicated to the material.

This is the best example of what a great family film should be, one that delights all audiences in different but equally satisfying ways, that does the hard work of captivating its audience through its genuine effort and in such an efficient way that it is hard to know how they managed it. And quite honestly, I cried a lot during several parts because it got me so emotional, and sometimes not because something sad was happening but just because of the magic of being with those adorable characters. I have nothing else to say, just go and see it on the biggest screen possible and dive into this beautiful experience with an open heart, because I seriously doubt you won't like it. I'll say right away that I fell madly in love with this movie and it is now a strong candidate for my favorite film of the year, and maybe even possibly my favorite animated film of this decade so far. Of course, I say this only as my personal opinion and I don't want you to see it having these expectations in your head, I'm just being honest and telling you my experience with it and how much it captivated me. I would really like you to see it because I found this to be a special project, and movies like this deserve all the success in the world. If there are still stupid people who can't admire the art and inspiring work of everyone who works in animation, films like "The Wild Robot" are examples that put an end to any silly preconceptions that exist in this medium where imagination explodes free. Consider the race for the Oscar for Best Animated Feature done and if it doesn't win it'll be an ugly injustice, and who knows, maybe it will also get a nomination for the score if it can. I'm definitely gonna go see this several times in theaters, because this right here is pure magic, heart and enchantment, and if that isn't worth going to the cinema, I don't know what is.

When I watched this movie I was not familiar with the book, so i was going in blind, and boy I was not disappointed. I loved the movie from beginning to end because of the animation style, the characters, the soundtrack, and the different themes from the movie. I always love whenever movies leave a lasting impact on you and this one definitely has. I will be honest I didn't expect to cry during this movie but I did......three times. It was so simple yet complex in what themes they were conveying, and I highly recommend people of all ages to watch this movie. The themes that I picked up on were motherhood, being viewed as different in society, and growing up. I loved and adored this movie so much and I cannot wait to watch it again.

I had low expectations for this movie, but guess what?! My goodness, I haven't seen a movie like this for a long time! Simple but deep at the same time. The message about life and how it's goes, and how the life is, it's deeper, inspirational and I think it can move us to think about life and our relationships. It's a such good movie for a kid or an adult. I'm very impressed! I hope that the industry could copy the formula for doing a great movie. The message on the movie helps and make our life's richer about what really matters. It's instantly a classic, and I hope my review helps more people to watch that movie and experience a beautiful master piece!

DreamWorks managed to bring back the magic of animated cinema with The Wild Robot, a feeling we used to associate with Pixar. For years, Pixar films were all about heart and originality, but over the last 14 years, I feel most of their movies, except for Inside Out (2015), have become more generic and superficial. Thankfully, The Wild Robot, even though from a different studio, brought me that same nostalgic feeling I get from watching Pixar's older films.

The story of The Wild Robot is simple yet beautiful and moving. It explores the contrast between technology and nature in a way that's both touching and thought-provoking. From the beginning, we're drawn in by the innocence of the main robot and the curiosity of the animals around it, showing us a unique example of how the natural and artificial can coexist. This contrast is handled with great care, and for most of the movie, I felt fully immersed in the beauty of this interaction.

The characters, each with their own distinct personalities, are instantly captivating. Every scene has this nostalgic touch that takes you back to the magic of classic animated films, the kind I watched as a kid that seemed endlessly enchanting. It's a film that can truly appeal to both kids and adults.

However, while the first two acts are genuinely emotional and avoid clichés by leaving out forced villains or action scenes, the final act takes a more conventional turn, which is a bit disappointing. It seems to lose some of its original essence and the potential for a unique message, and the ending feels unnecessarily bittersweet, almost as if the producers were already considering a sequel. This final act could have been better developed or even left out entirely to preserve the story's integrity. Personally, I think it would have worked just fine without a traditional villain, focusing instead on a pure journey of discovery.

Despite this change in the ending, The Wild Robot is a fantastic title, a breath of fresh air for the genre, and so far, the best animation this year. It's a film with valuable lessons that can charm and move us, leaving a positive impact on everyone. I highly recommend it for the whole family, reminding us that animation can still touch the hearts of adults, just as it did when we were kids.

Remember when animation was meant to achieve things that weren't possible in live-action pictures or on the stage? The folk at DreamWorks (and sometimes Disney) certainly seem to remember. We know you can use computers to make photoreal lions recite The Lion King; we also know you can mix photorealism with stylization and surrealism if you actually try (and if the film is called Rango). We get how good people are at making things look "real".

But now's the time to let our imaginations soar again. Hence, highly stylized 3D productions like Arcane, Puss in Boots: The Last Wish, Turning Red, the Spider-Verse pictures, and now Chris Wedge's The Wild Robot, productions that look so good and sometimes emulate 2D styles in such a unique way that even someone like my VFX-software-programming dad, whose job is to "know how this works", barely fathoms how it works. In the case of The Wild Robot, we get an imaginatively presented story about animals and machines that, oddly enough, is ultimately as human as it gets.

The film is based on a Peter Brown novel about a service robot (here voiced by Lupita Nyong'o) washed ashore on a remote island, where it uses its intricate programming to effectively "translate" the noises of the various animals and so is able to speak to them (luckily the animals don't seem to have any language barriers among themselves), although the creatures largely regard it as a monster. Its... Her only friend becomes a mischievous fox named Fink (Pedro Pascal), who also helps her in raising a small gosling, the only surviving egg in a nest that she accidentally destroys by the start of the movie; feeding and raising the bird becomes her primary objective. Fink initially meant to have the gosling for dinner, but the robot makes him see things differently.

The gosling, named Brightbill because that's what the robot deems an apt designation for such a lifeform, grows into an ostracized youngster shunned by other geese for being the child of a monster and being unable to fly (on top of using the same sort of "robot speak" as his adoptive mother, e.g complaining that bullies beating him up "induces a pain response"). Soon enough, he begins to question his true place in this world.

This isn't stuff we haven't seen in animated films before. Characters like Belle, Hercules, and Flik the ant will inevitably come to mind at various points during Brightbill's journey. But the fact that certain beats seem familiar to you and me doesn't really matter much when this is a film for young kids -- who may not have seen this sort of fish-out-of-water story in any shape before -- albeit one that will undoubtedly move parents just as much, if not more.

Besides, the movie overall feels fresh and original, although it is technically based on pre-existing material. While it has influences, it mixes them into its own distinct world and atmosphere. (Even the plot as such takes several unexpected turns once it starts to feel "familiar.") Wedge has stated that he wanted to make a Monet painting set in one of Miyazaki's forests and certain shots of "technology at peace with nature" recall the works of Swedish retrofuturism master Simon Stålenhag.

Among his inspirations, Wedge has also cited Disney's Bambi and Bird's The Iron Giant, both of which this movie lives up to. Additionally, the name of the main character's product line -- a ROZZUM unit by Universal Dynamics, though she prefers "Roz" -- is derived from Rossum's Universal Robots, the 1920 Czech play that originated the term "robot". (The original title is Rossumovi Univerzální Roboti, "roboti" being a play on the Czech word for "forced labor under serfs"; when the play was translated to English, the mechanical slaves of the title became known as "robots".) Details like that are a testament to the thoughtfulness of this deceptively simple-looking film.

I mentioned before that parents will appreciate this film at a different level than kids, which should come as no surprise considering Wedge's track record with Lilo & Stitch and How to Train Your Dragon, which achieved more -- something deeper -- than simply being sci-fi and Fantasy adventures, respectively. Kids and adults always view art differently, of course, but here, that is precisely the point.

I even fancied the voice work, although we're once again getting celebrities over proper "voice actors". Nyong'o, Pascal, Matt Berry, Bill Nighy, Stephanie Hsu, Mark Hamill, and Kit Connor all nail their characters; we never simply hear actors standing near a mic. And I gotta say, this might be the best use of literal nepo babies I've ever seen/heard -- some of these lines are made funnier by the fact that they're clearly being read by some random child who has never set foot in a recording booth before.

Granted, I will admit that there are a few jokes that fall flat and a number of story elements that don't achieve their full potential. (Brightbill eventually learns of the accident that killed what would have been his real family but it doesn't seem to affect the sequence of events all that much.) While I adored the film, the claims that this is DreamWorks' best movie, if not the greatest animated feature of all time, strike me as just a touch hyperbolic. But it's nice to learn that DreamWorks was apparently just kidding with Kung Fu Panda 4, Megamind 2, and Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken.

I was lucky enough to attend a preview screening of "The Wild Robot", and it quickly became one of my favourite films this year. This beautifully animated movie goes beyond just being family-friendly; it's an emotional and thought-provoking experience. From the stunning visuals to the heartwarming story, "The Wild Robot" delivers powerful messages about empathy, connection, and what it means to belong.

The film effortlessly blends lighthearted moments with deeper emotional themes, making it an instant classic in my eyes. I was an emotional wreck (in the best possible way) for most of it, completely immersed in the story and the characters' experiences. It's rare to find an animated film that strikes a chord so deeply, and I can't recommend it enough. "The Wild Robot" is a true 10/10, and I'm excited to see how it touches others just as it did me.

'The Wild Robot (2024)' is DreamWorks Animation's latest effort. It's about a service robot who wakes up on a wild island with no owner in sight and sets about trying to find someone to give her a task to complete, eventually stumbling onto a gosling and taking on the task of raising it. It's a very typical narrative in its broadest sense, playing with themes of parenthood (specifically maternity), purpose and unity, but it does take some relatively unconventional twists and turns along the way, initially being much more about the formation of a family unit amidst a society that not only marks you as an outcast but also constantly tries to kill you. It's refreshing that its natural setting isn't shy about showing the brutality of the circle of life, with predators chasing and killing prey without being overtly judged for it.

Eventually, the piece settles back on a much more conventional and far less nuanced message of putting aside your differences and working together (no matter how unrealistic that goal may be within the context of the animal kingdom). It basically anthropomorphizes its wider theming to the point where it only really works if you take the film as a metaphor for everyday life, forcing it into a human-oriented worldview that is far less refreshing than the realistically kill-or-be-killed yet gently shaded-in-grey vibe of the first half. As a result, the first two thirds are a lot more satisfying than the last, even if the final movement is still successfully entertaining and emotionally resonant. It also means that the overarching narrative feels a little bit messy in hindsight. Another issue is the fact that the humour and the heart isn't always balanced as keenly as it ought to be.

Aside from those quibbles, though, I really enjoy the picture. For a start, it looks really good, with a painterly aesthetic that calls back to 'Puss In Boots: The Last Wish (2023)' without straight-up copying it. Its texturing is allowed to flow past the edges of its models, lending the affair a storybook vibe that complements its story, and the character designs are as pleasing as they are conducive to fluid movement. Each different animal moves as you'd expect them to, striking an effective balance between stylised and naturalistic, and the protagonist navigates her environment in increasingly creative ways that make use of her malleable form and capitalise on the fact that she isn't a human (or an animal). She's animated robotically but not stiffly, remaining relatively organic as she twists her body into various formations and makes use of appendages and tools seamlessly hidden inside her friendly round form. The emotion she conveys is impressive considering the limited design of her mouthless visage, and the lenses that act as her eyes are somehow able to communicate almost as effectively as the real deal. The character is beaten up quite a bit during the opening movement, and she sustains a level of damage that makes each and every scrape feel impactful and - almost - painful. In a lot of animated movies, violence results in wounds that disappear within moments; here, her injuries remain for the duration of the affair, which increases the stakes considerably - even if you aren't consciously aware of that while you're watching - and adds weight to each and every moment of peril.

The narrative is well-paced for the most part, even if it does hit certain stumbling blocks as it transitions between its various segments and tones (as mentioned earlier). It's simple, but effective. The characters are well-rounded enough that you buy into their arcs, which are basic but effective, and the lively voice work combines nicely with the excellent animation to bring each and every critter to life. The piece has some expected but powerful things to say about choosing your own purpose and living not how you're expected to live, but how you choose to live. It's depiction of a found family is also really heartwarming, and some of its closing moments bring a tear to your eye (especially if you've ever lost someone you love). The experience is enjoyable throughout, bouncing between funny and heartfelt in equal measure. It's also as often exciting and suspenseful as it is silly and light. It's an earnest piece, one that seems to really believe in its central messages, and I can see it connecting with a lot of people, bringing the youngest and the oldest in its audience together in the way that only the best kinds of family films can. Despite its problems, it's really good.

Chris Sanders brought "The Wild Robot" to the screen, adapting Peter Brown's cherished children's book. While the film had the chance to be a touching look at the relationship between nature and technology, it ultimately left me feeling let down.

One major issue is the pacing. The story drags in spots, making it hard to stay invested. Important emotional scenes feel rushed, while less crucial moments are stretched out too long. This unevenness takes away from the overall impact of a story about a robot figuring out how to fit into the natural world.

Visually, the animation is gorgeous, but it often clashes with the film's tone. The bright colors and quirky character designs don't quite match the serious themes of survival and adaptation. This mismatch can be distracting, pulling viewers out of the immersive experience that a film like this should create.

Additionally, the character development is lacking. Roz, the main character, is likable but feels one-dimensional. Her moments with the animal characters can be sweet, but they often seem shallow and miss the chance to dive into the deeper emotional connections that could have been explored. I struggled to really connect with the characters.

Finally, the film's message, though well-meaning, feels a bit too on-the-nose. The efforts to highlight themes of environmentalism and coexistence sometimes come off as forced, interrupting the natural flow of the story. Instead of prompting thought, these moments can feel preachy, which takes away from the overall enjoyment.

In short, "The Wild Robot" is a visually impressive film that, for me, falls short in storytelling and character depth. While it might charm younger viewers with its appealing concept, it lacks the emotional weight and richness that could have made it truly memorable.

Legendary Oscar nominated filmmaker Chris Sanders had triumphant in creating an instant classic in feature animation once again. After directing an adaptation of Jack London's classic The Call of the Wild, Sanders adapted an number 1 bestselling novel by Peter Brown called The Wild Robot, it's a heartwarming emotional tearjerking science fiction drama about a robot named Roz, who is stranded in a uninhabited island, and must learn to adapt the surroundings and have responsibility of adopting a young orphaned gosling named Brightbill.

Sanders, who wrote and directed the film made the film a masterpiece, with his longtime collaborating partner and executive producer Dean DeBois, and producer Jeff Hermann, Sanders had joined forces with Dreamworks Animation, the studio that made Ruby Gillman: Teenage Kraken, to create this groundbreaking animated masterpiece.

With Oscar Winner Lupita Nyongo in the lead as Roz, along with an all star voice cast, groundbreaking animation, and a heartwarming story that brings the literary phenomenon to life.

The visual storytelling were influenced by films like James Cameron's Avatar films, Brad Bird's Iron Giant, Zemiecks's Cast Away and Kirk DeMicco & Faryn Pearl's Ruby Gillman Teenage Kraken while the emotionally character driven acting were also influenced by films like Nick Cassavetes's My Sister's Keeper, Tony Goldwyn's The Last Kiss, Nigel Cole's A Lot Like Love, and R. J. Cutler's If I Stay. Sanders, and the film's Head of Story Heidi Jo Gilbert had crafted a beautiful and heartwarming script and story that developed the emotional relationship between Roz & Brightbill, and setting a even more serious tone that no animated movie had ever gone before.

The voice cast were amazingly well picked, with Lupita as Roz, along with newcomer and British sensation Kit Connor as Brightbill, Pedro Pascal as Flick, voice-acting legend Mark Hamill as Thorn the bear, Catherine O'Hara as Pinktail, UK sensation Matt Berry as Paddler, Bill Nighy as Longneck, Stephanie Hsu as Vontra, and Ving Rhames as Thunderbird The Falcon (a brand new character created for the film), they give their best performance that could give this film an potential Oscar frontrunner for best animated feature.

Sanders had assembled a team of animators, artists, and VFX designers to create a revolutionary and groundbreaking style that was influenced by some of the recent innovations in feature animation with stylized 2d/3d hybrid looks to bring Roz and the world of The Wild Robot to life.

The music and songs were beautiful written and performed, with Academy Award winner Kris Bowers chosen to write the score and songs alongside pop star and singer-songwriter Maren Morris performing 2 original songs written for the film, which includes the indie-folk ballad Kiss The Sky, which is very important to the film.

The film's core message of tech, climate, survival and tearjerking emotional drama made this film a true winner out of all of the other animated films released this year.

It's one of the best animated films of the year, an unforgettable landmark in feature animation since last year's Ruby Gillman.

It's a winner.

THIS is definitely director Chris Sanders' (of Lilo & Stitch and How To Train Your Dragon fame) magnum opus. A beautifully gorgeous combination of Wall-E and The Iron Giant that serves to prove that DreamWorks can still occasionally put out a quality product. Every single thing about this movie is absolutely filmic perfection. It's very sad that cheapo DreamWorks won't be making their films in-house after this one, because this film proves that animation can be pushed to it's limits in how amazing it can look. Even though the movie was incredible, I hope this will just be a special little once in a lifetime standalone feature. Even if the box office is high, I hope DreamWorks doesn't try to cash in with crappy specials and other cheapo things.

This movie has such incredible heart. While we can all see ourselves in Roz, I feel that I relate more than most. This movie had me in tears many times - ugly cathartic crying, because I felt so seen. As an adult, there was so much in this movie for everyone, and I can't wait to watch it again and again.

I'm a huge fan of the HTTYD trilogy, and this movie rivals those classics. The score was exceptional, adding to the emotional impact scene after scene after scene. There was enough plot in this movie for three movies. They kept the pace up without it feeling hurried; I can't believe the running time was only about an hour and a half! 10/10 would recommend this movie to EVERYONE.

The Wild Robot is a monumental film that in many ways transcends the medium of film into something greater - a portrait of universal human experiences.

Throughout the film, a beautiful tapestry of human experience is woven - comprising the experiences of love, nature, connection and belonging. Almost every frame, through the music, through the colours, through the narrative and the composition and the environments, are able to communicate, in their own way, the essence of one of those experiences; and when they are put together they create something far greater than the some of their parts.

Now this film, is not a masterpiece, but in my opinion no film or piece of art can be. In many ways it just serves as an excellently made 'kid's movie', with nice universal themes and Schadenfreude humour. But what's great about this film is that it's visceral; it's direct. And that is in opposition to many films that are just targeting an adult audience.

A common mindset shared between many artists is that oblique complexity lends itself to high value art. That vague themes and narratives ushers the art into the club of 'high art.'

But in part due to the fact The Wild Robot is a 'kid's movie', it avoids those pitfalls of obliqueness and is able to beautifully and directly convey its themes.

And although The Wild Robot is a film, it has the essence of a tapestry, of a painting. In so many of the frames, there is a profound sentiment expressed. The frames pique a ruminative state, while also engrossing your emotions. It's truly something special to experience. And an experience I have not had before in the over 300 films I have seen.

In terms of film-making techniques, originality and creativity, there are certainly other films that could be said as being superior. But in terms of visceral expressions of love, of human experiences and the ups-and-downs of connection - The Wild Robot is in a category of its own as a film. And I think it belongs with some of the best art humanity has ever created.

I set high expectation on this film before watching in cinema, and it still goes beyond my high expectation. It has great storytelling, great art, great plot, especially the closing line in the ending is so flawless. This film will go down as one of the Best Animated Films of All Times, if not one of the Best Films of All Times.

The concept of the film is so brilliant that setting a robot surviving in the woods, and the plot further establishes the relationship between a robot and nature.

DreamWorks has been delivering high quality of animated films on recent years, contrast to the downhill of Pixar Studio. That said, I can't wait for DreamWorks' next featured film.

Im touch of this movie, i read all book and its amazing and i know the DreamWorks have a movie of several adaptions from book and almost all of it is Very Good. And the Wild Robot the animation, soundtrack its so good. The story of The Wild Robot I'm speechless and i Cry. The book have a 3 set and in the movie hmm shh 😅. I dont have to spoil you because you need to watch in IMAX if you have a budget you not regret to watch this in IMAX. Because of animation, soundtrack etc. Is good to this movie.

I hope Peter Brown have a more book storyline and i hope the DreamWorks more adaptation from book and will be good my childhood book.

'The Wild Robot' is definitely a tearjerker, but feels like it was designed almost deliberately to clinically find and yank every heartstring possible, rather than sentimentality coming as a byproduct of a more organic story. The emotions were rather easy ones to elicit, and they were elicited as much as possible. Much of it is retreading old ground and oft-used motifs about love, friendship, and belonging. The themes are not overly sophisticated nor particularly multifaceted, such as you could find with Pixar's brilliant WALL-E (2008), if I were to draw a comparison. But, the film certainly stands out for its simple but heartwarming style.

The celebrity voice acting is great, particularly Matt Berry, no doubt adding some dimension to the characters. The animation style is quite... Rustic? It almost feels vintage in some kind of way. I liked it overall. But nonetheless I can't help but feel the audience is being struck with emotional bombshells by a film that's otherwise good - but not anything radical, innovative, or genre-defining.

7.4/10.

Such a sweet film. I'm a 20 year old man and this made me cry like a baby. There's something for everyone, of all ages. It's not a kids film, it's an animated film which can teach us all a thing or two. It has themes that are relatable for kids (not fitting in, bullying), and lots of themes for mothers (not knowing what on earth you're doing, struggling with letting your kid go), and for everyone (unity, friendship, coming together as a community) - a message that is sorely needed in todays society.

The animation style is beautiful, with a blend of 3D and a kind of watercolour 2D texture, which makes it beautiful to look at.

The voice cast is brrilliant. Lupita Nyong'o surprised me in this movie, she's fantastic. Pedro Pascal is also fab, as is Matt Berry.

It is genuinely baffling when you come out of a movie like this, having read all of the reviews beforehand calling it one of the great animated movies of all time and this generations Bambi; and wondering to yourself if you'd even watched the same movie.

The animation was great, yes. Although for me personally, the animals became too overly personified and lost some of their charm once they started speaking. But there were some visually stunning scenes, particularly towards the end.

Where the movie was really let down for me was the script writing and the story, which felt clunky and often forced. The writer knew where he wanted to take us and what messages he wanted to convey and he was going to squish the characters and the ensuing narrative into whatever shape they needed to be in order to get there.

It felt overly feel good (all the animals are going to live together in harmony forever after, really? And what are the predators going to eat?), while also being occasionally injected with odd moments of brutality - like a possum mother's child being eaten - which were treated in a weirdly humorous and offhand manner that didn't fit with the film.

Maybe i was just feeling overly cynical while watching The Wild Robot, or I'm too accustomed to the subtlety of Ghibli movies that the various messages that were crammed into this film felt like being hit repeatedly over the head with a soft and squishy hammer.

The story is as old as time. There are zero surprises in this film.

Visually, this film was incredible. Voice acting also deserves some kudos. However, the storyline was so predictable and has been told a thousand times over in so many different films.

If you enjoy animated films there is another film called FLOW (2024) that has zero dialogue and a story that is full of twists and will surprise you at every turn. It also has deep philosophical implications at its core. If you'd rather a film that won't kill your brain cells and will stay with you long after the credits roll, see FLOW.

While The Wild Robot scores a 7, Flow scores a 10+ ... be sure to view it when you get the opportunity.

The Wild Robot delivers family-friendly entertainment through a robot stranded on an island that makes us experience the journey of connection, acceptance, and belonging. This animated film is heartwarming and laugh-out-loud fun.

When a shipping container is lost at sea during a typhoon, Roz the Robot (Lupita Nyong'o), emerges as the sole survivor on an island with nothing but wildlife. Programmed to complete a task, she has to learn to understand and interact with the animals there and she struggles with connecting and acceptance. Her journey takes a turn when she assists an orphaned goose, Brightbill, (Kit Connor) and gets help from a fox named Fink (Pedro Pascal). Every new and confusing experience shifts Roz's programming as she experiences things she was never programmed to imagine and finds a new way to live.

I enjoyed the humor of this film from DreamWorks Animation. The writing is great. The absurd, yet accurately dark humor, parental comments from Pinktail, a mother opossum, (Catherine O'Hara) are so relatable. Her shocking statements make her character so enjoyable. The animators illustrate the emotional reactions of island animals to perfection. Roz's help initially causes more chaos than assistance. When Roz sees a beaver building a damn, rather than help build it, her programming tells her it's an obstacle and she destroys it. The beaver's response is priceless. The confusion and disbelief when Roz provides a sticker communicating that the task is complete is hysterical. These moments contribute to the humor and build on the character development of The Wild Robot as we watch her struggle to connect with the animals on the island. Her adventures with Fink and Brightbill create bonding moments and we see how belonging, acceptance and connection can be influenced by kindness.

The Wild Robot provides an uplifting message of how belonging and acceptance come from one's heart. It successfully shows how kindness and caring are valued by all. Parents and viewers should be aware there are flashing and strobe lighting effects, loud noises and dark humor, which may be unsuitable for some viewers.

I give The Wild Robot 4 out of 5 stars and recommend it for ages 8 to 12, plus adults. The Wild Robot releases in theatres on September 27,, 2024. By Emma O., KIDS FIRST!