Meet the Robinsons
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Movie Reviews of Meet the Robinsons
Movie Review: "It's the heart that really matters in the end." And this film has more heart than any movie I've seen in ages!
Summary: 5 Stars
In all my years of reading reviews and shopping on Amazon I have never been compelled to write one myself until now. Like many parents, when a new disney film comes out on dvd, I usually buy it, watch it during movie night, and forget about it by the time the credits start rolling. My daughter is five and she enjoyed it but to me, as an adult who can look back at his life and appreciate all those struggles and "twists and turns of fate" that shaped who I am, the emotional impact ressonated much deeper. I was skeptical of this film due to the fact that disney's computer animated ventures without Pixar on board have consistantly been pretty weak, but in my opinion this one can stand toe to toe with every Disney/Pixar film to date. The director, Stephen Anderson explains that his life was extremely similar to that of the main character, Lewis. The passion that he had for this project is evident in every single detail of every single frame. The musical score by Danny Elfman and the brilliantly heartfelt song "Little Wonders" by Rob Thomas fit with the theme perfectly. I've always judged movies based on the emotional response I have to them. If a movie can bring tears of sadness to my eyes, that's one thing, but if it can make me genuinely cry out of sheer happiness, well then in my book it's a winner because I am extremely critical of sappiness and what I call "emotional blackmail". I recently showed this film to a group of 30 of the most hardcore juvenile delinquents gathered from 20 different counties around Ohio and we spent an hour afterwards talking about it. I spend all day with these kids, and the way they let their guard down and opened up about their lives during our discussion I don't see that side of them very often and I'm thankful that a "silly disney cartoon" inspired that.Movie Review: An Excellent Disney Film For The Geeky Kid In All of Us!!
Summary: 5 Stars
We saw "Meet the Robinsons" in the 3-D version at the theater and my kids laughed about it for days. Too bad they couldn't release the DVD in the 3-D version, but it's still an excellent film for children. Personally, I also loved hearing the voice of Adam West in the film.
The film is based loosely on William Joyce's, A Day with Wilbur Robinson. If you haven't read the book, I highly recommend it. William Joyce ALSO was the artist behind Rolie Polie Olie series. The book is quite different from the film, but there are direct parallels. For instance, there is no orphanage theme in the original book and no Bowler Hat Guy. However, many of the other characters are present in both. Stylistically, the book and the movie have a pronounced retro- animation/cartoon feel to them. It is a very refreshing artistic style to watch and makes for a unique animated film.
The DVD contains a fairly extensive set of features, but nothing out of the ordinary. For future releases of children's videos, I'd suggest adding a reading of the original book. In the few DVD's we've purchased with this feature, it's encouraged my children to read the actual book.
I highly recommend this DVD for your child's video library. It's a film enjoyable by both adults and children. The film is funny and presents a very clear message about the need to celebrate our human differences and stresses the importance of family and friends(adopted or otherwise).
Movie Review: WAY Underrated - A FANTASTIC Movie
Summary: 5 Stars
I've been suspicious of animated movies of the last few years because there seems to be no redeeming value to them. Yes, gross stuff appeals to kids, silly stuff appeals to kids, etc. But animated flicks of late show disrespect and lack of regard for anyone and seem to laud that as desirable.
"Meet the Robinsons" finally gives us an animated movie that does have some gross stuff, some intense scenes (the changed future), and some sad moments, but it all ties together to make a wonderful movie. The dialogue is hilarious, to say the least, and the villain (I use the term loosely) is easily the most entertaining person in the movie.
The music is used in a very moving way, and the themes of the movie make good points without being preachy. Everything flows naturally, and the animation is excellent.
However, Disney DID mess up they marketed this movie. They marketed it as a time-travel movie ("come see the future"). That's like marketing "Finding Nemo" as a movie about fish (imagine how the crowds would have piled in had Disney used the tagline "come see the fish in the ocean"). Yes, it is a time travel movie, but it's a family movie first and foremost. The time travel angle is there as a method to tell the story, not as the main reason for the movie. That aside, I can say that as a father of four who loved "Back to the Future," I'm thrilled to have a movie that my kids can watch and thorougly enjoy.
Movie Review: Great Movie, addresses adoption, good message!
Summary: 5 Stars
We liked this movie in the theater and now that we own it I love it even more! Parents and kids alike will enjoy this movie. My son is only 2 1/2 so he likes the singing frogs, and the dinosaur, as well as flying around in a space ship. Older kids and adults will like the story.
I wanted to address the "serious adoption issues" that a previous reviewer mentioned. As an adoptee, I thought the issue was well handled. My mother thought it was sad that the little boy talks about his mother and that he feels she didn't want him. I disagree because I think that regardless of how well parents try to shield their adoptive kids of these feelings, many adoptees will feel that way at one point or another. And the lady who runs the orphanage tells the little boy that is not the case. The biological mother clearly shows love for her son while giving him up for adoption.
And the best part is the ending of the movie (warning, spoiler ahead)
Both main characters are adopted and even though the main character has an opportunity to meet his biological mother (and possibly change his destiny) he decides against it because he already has a family that loves him and whom he loves. That is a great adoption story in my opinion!
Movie Review: INSPIRING! ...Finally, someone paid the scriptwriter!
Summary: 5 Stars
After a barrage of mind-numbing, canned-humor animated films, "Meet the Robinsons" takes out of these dimensions to explore time travel, relationships, and imagination--just what a movie should do, whether animated or not. Though perhaps not meant to be a philosophical film, it delights both children and adults, similar to "Chronicles of Narnia" with its inventiveness and thought-provoking plot.
What if one could travel outside of time? What if one could only see around the bend just ahead to know that the monotonous or disappointing present is not the end, but only the beginning? This movie takes you there, giving you a glimpse of the power of choices and endurance and the courage to "keep moving forward."
For me, this movie also inspired me in my faith. We cannot see as the true Master of Time sees, but there is an "expected end" waiting for us ahead. He has a plan for all of us. All is not in vain, if we keep our eyes on Him who knows the way and the end--(whom I personally believe to be Jesus Christ).
I hope you enjoy this movie, and that it rocks your socks off and sends your imagination spinning past these three dimensions!