46/35
Tale
After a shipwreck, an intelligent robot named Roz is stranded on an uninhabited island
To survive the harsh environment, Roz bonds with the island’s animals and cares for an orphaned baby goose. Lupita Nyong’o is joined by writer-director Chris Sanders to talk about notable credits and their time making The Wild Robot together. According to writer Peter Brown, the inspiration for “The Wild Robot” came from a sketch he made of a robot in a tree. He then posed the question, “What would an intelligent robot do in the wild?” When the fox enters the lodge, a moose near the door growls, but the sound effect used is a recording of a bear.
A post-credit scene
Roz: [from the trailer] Sometimes, to survive, you have to become more than you were programmed to be. Paddler and Fink planted a tree together. A squirrel appears, laughing. Fink throws an acorn at the squirrel.
I loved this movie
Referenced in The MSK Show: EP 33 | New Superman Photo by James Gunn | Another Jurassic World Trilogy (2024). Kiss the Sky (from ‘The Wild Robot’) Written by Delacey, Jordan Johnson, Stefan Johnson, Maren Morris, Michael Pollack, Ali Tamposi Performed by Maren Morris Produced by The Monsters & Strangerz & Isaiah Tejada Orchestral Arrangement by Kris Bowers Maren Morris appears courtesy of Columbia Records under arrangement with Sony Music Entertainment. It has a wonderful message of tolerance and unity. The voice acting is lovely.
But it’s nice to dream
The animation is very good, sometimes breathtaking. I liked the story, although I can understand why some people find it too cheesy or corny. In a world so divided and a country that seems hopelessly divided, there’s something very comforting about a story about people coming together, being able to embrace their differences and build community. Unfortunately, that’s also what makes it fiction.
I loved this movie
The fact that the main character, and the character who inspires all the change, is the ultimate “other” only adds to the elegance of the story. I suppose some people will think that’s manipulative and tugging at the audience’s heartstrings unnecessarily. But that’s part of the beauty of it for me. Check out our list of exciting new films from this year’s film festivals, including Venice, TIFF, the New York Film Festival, and more.