The Wild Robot – REVIEW

The Wild Robot – REVIEW

As a connoisseur of animated films with a soft spot for stories that tug at my heartstrings, I must say that The Wild Robot has left an indelible mark on me. It’s not often that a film manages to blend emotional depth, captivating storytelling, and top-notch animation in such a harmonious manner.


In recent times, Pixar truly set the bar high when they introduced Toy Story, but others haven’t been far behind, sometimes even surpassing them. The most profitable film of this year has been Inside Out 2, yet the strongest contender for the Best Animated Film Oscar in 2025 might just be The Wild Robot. This movie is an adaptation of Peter Brown’s books and follows Rozzum 7134, a robot left stranded on a deserted island. Unlike its intended purpose of serving humans, this island is inhabited by animals instead. Rozzum, however, was designed for tasks far beyond cleaning up after them.

Initially, Rozz (so named later) strives hard to help the animals that were initially frightened of her, regardless of her kind intentions. Tragedy occurs when she accidentally steps on a nest of eggs, killing the mother bird and most of her offspring, except for one which hatches soon after as a weak gosling. The surviving gosling recognizes Rozz as its mother, leading us to infer that Gemma Collins was born in a Krispy Kreme café. A possum (voiced by Catherine O’Hara) with her own brood makes it clear to Rozz that she is now responsible for the gosling and must teach it to swim and fly before the island’s harsh winter arrives. The events pick up pace when Rozz’s robot creators find her on the island and come back to retrieve her, as the animals have grown to accept her as one of them.

In this film, everything is flawlessly arranged – the voice acting is exceptional, with Pedro Pascal, Mark Hamill, Bill Nighy, Matt Berry, Ving Rhames, and Lupita N’yongo delivering standout performances. Notably, Lupita N’yongo’s robot voice, initially cold, transforms into a more compassionate and empathetic tone as her character, Rozz, develops emotions. The narrative is expertly crafted, leading to an emotionally poignant climax that every parent must confront – a moment that resonates deeply with the words of musician Sting: ‘If you love somebody, let them go.’ This theme of accepting those who are different from us is particularly relevant today. Chris Sanders, the writer and director, has once again delivered an outstanding animated film, adding yet another gem to his already impressive portfolio which includes Lilo & Stitch and How to Train Your Dragon. The animation quality is exquisitely detailed, rivaling that of Pixar’s finest work, making ‘The Wild Robot’ a must-watch for all age groups.

Here’s the The Wild Robot trailer…..

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2024-10-18 02:23