The Wild Robot 2024
The Wild Robot (2024) is an animated adventure drama directed by Chris Sanders and based on Peter Brown's acclaimed novel. The story follows ROZZUM unit 7134, nicknamed Roz, a service robot who is shipwrecked on a remote, uninhabited island following a storm that destroys her cargo ship. Initially seen as a threat by the island's wildlife, Roz gradually learns to communicate with animals, aided by her robotic language skills. During a chaotic encounter, Roz accidentally destroys a goose nest, leaving one egg intact which she fiercely protects from a hungry fox named Fink. When the egg hatches, the gosling Brightbill imprints on Roz, and she takes on the role of caretaker and parent, learning survival skills like shelter-building and swimming, guided by Pinktail, a wise opossum. As Brightbill grows, he faces rejection from other geese and grapples with the revelation that Roz caused the loss of his family, leading to tension between them. Roz repairs another robot and is urged to return to her creators, but she feels a strong bond with the island and its inhabitants. Conflict arises when a recovery robot, Vontra, arrives to reclaim Roz, sparking a fierce defense from the island’s animals. A devastating wildfire ensues, forcing Roz to make a sacrificial choice to protect Brightbill, solidifying her transformation from programmed machine to loving caregiver. The film ends on an emotional note with Roz’s memory wiped but Brightbill reuniting with her at the corporate facility, hinting at the hope of a future reunion and coexistence between the human and natural worlds. Featuring an impressive voice cast including Lupita Nyong'o as Roz, Pedro Pascal as Fink, Kit Connor as Brightbill, and Stephanie Hsu as Vontra, The Wild Robot blends emotional storytelling, survival themes, and environmental allegory into a visually stunning and heartwarming film. Released on September 27, 2024, it was praised for its mature themes and emotional depth, appealing to audiences of all ages while achieving critical acclaim and strong box office performance across major global markets.
- 2024
- 1 h : 42 min
- 931 views
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8.047
- PG
- English (Canada)
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Anushka6428
2025-02-23 10:41:27
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.