2024 ( USA, Japan ) (Adventure, Animation, Science Fiction)
Starring: Lupita Nyong’o, Pedro Pascal, Kit Connor Catherine O’Hara
Director: Christopher Sanders
The Wild Robot” is a captivating animated film that explores the intriguing relationship between a robot and the animal kingdom, distinguished by its originality and emotional depth. It follows Roz, a multi-functional robot voiced by Lupita Nyong’o, who finds itself stranded in a forest teeming with wary animal inhabitants. Initially perceived as a threat, Roz gradually forms meaningful bonds with the creatures, including a vulnerable gosling named Brightbill. The film features rich character development and explores themes of identity, belonging, and connection through Roz’s journey.
The Wild Robot” boasts a visually stunning animation that vividly captures the beauty and peril of nature. Lupita Nyong’o’s performance as Roz is exemplary, transforming the robot into a relatable and empathetic character.
In essence, “The Wild Robot” transcends its genre to offer a moving meditation on love, survival, and compassion, making it a timeless and unforgettable experience for audiences of all ages.
(1hr 42mins)