Dreamworks may not have the history and longevity of Disney and the consistency of hits that Pixar once had; but when they have a hit, they have a *HIT*
Watched it last night. Cried all the way through. For a movie that has no human characters whatsoever it told one of the deepest human stories I had ever heard.
Okay so it's not just me that was tearing up the whole time? I don't usually get that emotional in movies but man this movie got me. Especially during the flying montage and everything after. Amazing movie
@@dtanobo definitely not just you. I don't even have kids and that fly away scene where the mom watched her kid take off for the last time truly got me.
@@paulw858there isn’t anything tragic in the movie, which was my worry too. The tears come from extreme emotional beats that you could relate to, like having to let go of a child after they grow up and need to find their own way in the world. Also there are themes of community, love, strife, being an underdog but sticking it through, and choosing to be a better person for the sake of family. It’s an incredibly mature story at the same level as Charlotte’s Web and Babe.
also to note, this is the final dreamworks film that’s animated in-house. dreamworks isn’t going anywhere but their movies are going to be outsourced by other animation studios overseas from now on. universal hasn’t been utilizing dreamworks as well as illumination. so please, it would mean the world to the animators and artists that worked on the film if it became a moderate success at least. show these studios that we don’t need to rely on huge IPs to make successful movies, especially in animation.
As an someone who worked on the cameras in this film, this is so incredible to hear from you!! Thank you so much for your kind words and even if you hated the film, I still would’ve loved this video! And just some bts for the cinematography in this film: Spielberg was definitely one of our inspirations camera-wise, with the shot of Roz falling down the cliff has her headlights shine through the forrest being coined by Sanders as the “Spielberg shot” during our feedback sessions for that sequence! And Nolan too as many of our flying sequences were directly inspired by Dunkirk! Anyways, loved your review and so inspiring to see you directing your own films!!
I really hope you’re working conditions were good, I’ve heard far to many horror stories over the last years about the stress and even outright abuse people who work on animated films suffer. The movie was spectacular, my favourite DreamWorks film ‘The Hidden World’. 🫶
Just watched the movie in Greece today.... And I believe that "congratulations" is not an adequate word. This is how movies should be made: simply gorgeous inside - out!
During the migration scene where Longneck and the rest flyby Roz one last time, is this heavily inspired by The Hobbit movie where the eagles flyby Gandalf during the eagle rescue scene?
The US box office is currently $112m & worldwide box office is currently $233m, so it's great to see such an amazing film, being financially successful too.
"Unfamiliar" and "Not a Sequel" are synonyms for "ORIGINAL!!!!" Folks, don't let box office numbers be an indicator of whether a movie is good or not. You'll miss out on a bunch of great films.
Chris Sanders is among my favorite animation directors of all time. Up there with Brad Bird and Guillermo del Toro. The man knows his craft incredibly well and I so wish he got more recognition because his films are just masterpieces. So I was always excited and planning to see this film! I'm so glad you feel the need to become a spokesperson for the film, Chris!
And yet I'm so upset that a lot of people especially the ones who loved animation still don't know his name. I mean, people already knew how John Lasseter, Brad Bird, Andrew Stanton, and the most recent one, Guillermo Del Toro in the animation industry but rarely does anyone know how incredible Sanders is as an artist
Went to see this yesterday and it was incredible. Cried multiple times, but as you said, not for sorrow but for pure joy and love for the characters and how beautiful it was.
This movie is so beautiful. My bf and I were both crying throughout the entire movie. I don’t have contact with my family, and I found this movie to be so heartfelt and got a message of being able to choose your family. The fox character reminded my a lot of my younger, teenage self.
I just saw this and it’s one of the best movies I’ve ever seen. As a mom, it hit EXTREMELY hard. Standing ovation to any and all who were a part of making this. Kit Connor did such a great job voicing his part and not a second of screen time is wasted on anything except stellar storytelling. ❤ ugh I am so mad I almost didn’t even go see this in theaters! It deserved better recognition / promotion for sure.
0:41 Your fear that this film won't do well is probably justified, because audiences, like studios, are afraid to take risks. Generally they will choose the known over the unknown. I mean I love my franchises but it's a bit sad. I'm going to try to see this in the theater!
also most movie going audiance in america are usually stupid and poorly educated so slow and artistic movies like this won't grab their attention. but i'd love to be proven wrong
CHRIS!!! I took my gf to see this from just a few minutes into your review alone and we had a wonderful time! Thank you so much for championing The Wild Robot! I hope it finds success, because I believe it deserves to be a classic! So emotional, witty, and best of all, refreshingly honest/original!!
how is Disney done when inside out 2 made over 1 billion as well as Deadpool versus Wolverine making the highest grossing R rated film of all time. it’s always the weird conservatives who are anti-Disney because of your dumb politicians who likes culture wars
Just watched it and was blown away. The visuals are breathtaking and the story had a lot of heart. And the MUSIC was a masterclass. Overall an amazing movie. This will win the Oscar for Animated Feature. Mark my words.
Chris you were proven wrong, it has almost made 500 million in box office and is already locked in for best animated picture win at next year's Oscars. ❤
I'm so glad to see this movie is doing better than expected at the box office. It was estimated to make around 24 million in the opening opening weekend but so far it has made 35 million and that number comes from Saturday.
My 10 year old daughter asked to go see this as she read the book. We both cried our eyes out!! It’s a beautiful movie. The visuals, the music, the story…. all absolutely stunning. It’s the best animation I’ve watched in a long time.
I just watched the movie with my friend, her kid and her kid's friends... wow it was incredible and gorgeous. The movie was beautiful and tears on my face. Well made.
Dreamworks’s movies might be pretty hit/miss, but once they actually lock in, they end up delivering an unexpected masterpiece. Much like Puss in Boots: The Last Wish back in 2022.
I'm not even a parent yet but I still cried multiple times, and even THINKING about this movie makes me cry again. So beautiful and well done. Seems like it's doing well at the box office, hopefully well enough to justify studios to create more new IP.
I’m so glad to have met Chris Sanders a while back when he was in his own booth in an animation convention I was invited too. He agreed to do a cameo on my TH-cam channel. Shoutout to him.
And yet I'm so upset that a lot of people especially the ones who loved animation still don't know his name. I mean, people already knew John Lasseter, Brad Bird, Andrew Stanton, and the most recent one, Guillermo Del Toro in the animation industry but rarely does anyone know how incredible Sanders is as an artist. I adore him so much and it must've feel weird for him that next year, two of his creations are getting a live action remake releasing in one Summer year 😅
Definitely my favorite movie of the year! My son (8) saw it twice in theaters and now watches it at home every day and tells us it’s his favorite movie
I think one of the great things about this movie is while it’s voiced by well known actors, it’s not immediately apparent that it’s them. They’re actually playing a character rather than just voicing a character with their natural voice.
I remember randomly getting the trailer for this like 3 or 4 months ago at my computer. Just trying to watch a tutorial for something while i was at work. And i cried. It was beautiful, and the score of just the trailer hit SO HARD. This was definitely on my list before, but now having this recommendation, its sky rocketed to top 3.
Saw it last night in IMAX and I was really blown away of how great this was! Like Transformers One, this one also took me off guard of how great both the story and characters were and it didn't make me lose attention especially how amazing the animation looked in The Wild Robot!
I think you touched on the emotional aspects beautifully. We teared up because of the joy, pride, beauty and love; not in sadness. And I had a lovely discussion with my 13 & 9 year old boys, who cried too, about how this movie brought out all the feels. This is a movie that will have universal appeal for all, I feel, and sincerely hope it does well. And seriously, Oscar appeal for sure.
This movie is in my top four favourite movies of all time on Letterboxd. Got to see it at TIFF and was blown away by how stunning and touching it was. Seeing again in theatres on opening day and I'm so excited
Finally something not over done or generic. It was full of emotions and moved me in a way no movie has in years. The music, the visuals, and the acting were incredible. I cried for sure. There wasn't enough advertising, most people I know hadn't heard of it including myself until I came across it on Reddit by accident and the theater is so expensive now that not as many people go to movies anymore except for big name brands they know like Transformers. I hope so much that when it comes to streaming that more people will watch it like what's happened with so many good films. Easily one of my favorite films.
I rarely go to the threatre. But seing all the good reviews on YT, without actually watching them, just based on titles and thumbnails, I bought a ticket on a whim, and I could not have made a better use of my Saturday. This movie was wonderful.
Chris, if there are any screenings near you, you have to watch the indie animated movie "Flow" (2024). People often compare these two and many actually prefer "Flow".
I spent the entire second half of this film in tears… I have never had that happen to me in a film ever. It’s one of the best animated films, and perhaps one of the best films in general, of all time.
People needs to understand about how potentially greatest animated films like that with great storytelling just like any animated films in decades since the Iron Giant. DreamWorks did an amazing job for good quality animation and storytelling as well since Disney. Please, everyone, give this movie a chance even bringing your kids to see it. Plus this movie will win an Oscar animated award. Great job, Chris. 😊👍
@@ctdog15 He'll finish that review when JJ finishes his Stopping The Steal review to prove he and all of his sycophants like you aren't giant hypocrites.
My 6 year old Son.. cried... yes... cried, and not like a child crying....but like an adult who got teary eyed.... it happened when they captured roz and tried to take her memories. Movie was legit.
Saw this movie last night with my son and wife. Really heart warming movie that was enjoyed by all of us. The art style, story and the characters were all done very well. I hope everyone will take their family/friends to see this movie because I want to see these movies do well and would really like to see a sequel in the future.
Great storytelling, beautiful visuals, heartwarming message. Everything detail and scene in this movie is there for a reason. Unbelievable work! We don't get enough of these animation movies anymore. My new favorite animation movie.
An employee took me out on my birthday to the movies, now a tradition between us. We saw "The Substance", mid-afternoon. That movie just bothered me, I couldn't shake it. During dinner, I asked her "Can we go back to the theater and see 'Wild Robot' so I can clear my brain?" (I'd already seen it). She laughed and cried all the way through...I was thrilled. I think it could get consideration for Oscar for best picture. All of my friends, with kids and without, loved it.
Chris Stuckman, thank you! Because of your commentary, I asked my wife whether she'd be interested in seeing The Wild Robot. Despite her care for fuzzy and feathered critters, her nearly allergic reaction to anything with a hint of science fiction got in the way. So, I told her I'd check it out in person at a Cinemark theater (in Delaware, no less, where the Tuesday admission, bridge toll, and gas all totalled less than the price of a ticket at the Regal or AMC movie house in my current state of residence). Of course, upon my return, invitation turned to insistence, and she fell in love with Roz, too. True confession: having been assigned to read R.U.R. nearly 50 years ago in college, I started to question your concept of a child-appropriate film upon seeing the title character was a "Rozzum" robot. No spoilers here, but I'm glad my misgivings were baseless.
I saw the movie last night and I was thoroughly entertained and got teary eyed. Story is great and easy to follow, animation is so vibrant. 1 hr 40 min just zips by! Highly recommend this as a family movie!
I did not expect this movie to be as good as it was. Probably the best children's movie of the year. There was alot of action, humor and some authentic tear jerking moments. I highly recommend this movie. Final edit to drive this point: this movie is like the Shaw Shank Redemption in that people missed out in theaters in what turned out to be a great classic. This movie connected with the audience big time....I cannot recommend it enough, nor sing its praises anymore than this channels host.
I just got out of a show for this film. Man was this film a breathtaking animation masterpiece! Spectacular animation, a beautiful story, beautiful musical score, and a message that can resonate with everyone. When I first bought tickets to this film I purchased tickets for $28 at my Cinemark XD theater, and was hesitant to spend that much on a film. However, if my $28 goes towards supporting fantastic storytelling like this, then it is a $28 well fucking spent.
This was honestly probably the best children’s movie this year and possibly the past couple years. The only reason me and my daughter went to see it, is because my daughter’s class was reading the book. She told me that so I said okay we’re gonna go see it. I loved it, so adorable and a really good plot behind it.
Thanks for reviewing this. Please review Joker 2. The reviews are seriously mixed, I don't know if it will be great, or horrible and you are the one reviewer who shares my personal taste the most.
I saw this movie earlier in the year at an audience preview, when it wasnt even finished (parts were in storyboard, previs and some voiceovers werent the real actors yet). But, I thought it was amazing…funny, touching. Great for adults and kids. My only issue with it, which I noted in my survey, was that I didnt feel it was clear enough why the company tried so hard to get this one robot back. They sent in that flying vehicle with other robots to try and get her back. It seemed like alot to go through for one robot when u manufacture tons.
This review has definitely encouraged me to watch The Wild Robot. Even though I already have a desire to watch it. Plus this movie kinda gives me Iron Giant vibes. PS, the thing that Chris said in the end goes back to what I and another TH-camr said about how people claim Hollywood doesn’t make original films anymore when they still do and people don’t go out and support them. Yet, when it comes to sequels and remakes they often make more money in the box office than their predecessors
This style reminds me of the trailer for the movie Flow about a black cat in a seemingly post-apocalyptic world, that trailer also had a super stylized animation, it was just a treat for the eyes , it's heartening to see that studios are finally trying something different than the hyper realistic CGI animation of Disney/Pixar, please guys let's support these innovative animation movies so studios keep putting them out.
I am very glad to see that dreamworks has developed a unique style of animation. Movies like boss baby made me worry that everything was gonna start looking like an illumination film.
This film is amazing, it only just came out a week or so ago here in the uk, I watched it with my 4 year old and is his first feature length cinema experience, we were both captivated from the very beginning with the story being so multi layered we both took different things from it a true family film that fits to each member of the family, I can’t wait for my wife and younger son to get to experience it too.
This is one of the better animated movies I've seen. There is no programming or instructions as a parent. Your task firsthand is building your child to succeed on their own. Formed from a bond at first sight, then made stronger through adversity. This movie is all about a mother's love that sons, daughters, and fathers can all see and embrace.
I’m so glad to hear this. The trailer felt so desperate by giving away sooo much of the movie (like “look! It’s heartfelt! It’s like Wall-E meets Bambi meets Baymax! The goose grows up! Bad robots come later!!”) that it really turned me off. But knowing that it’s original, that the pedigree behind it possesses world class masterful storytelling through animation, and that it’s not totally derivative compels me to watch it!
I couldn't get anyone to go with to see this film, so I went alone to the theater. Great movie. I wished this movie or these types of movies were made and seen more. We need the message of kindness in our world.
This movie was definitely a feel good movie. It was perfectly made for the times that we live in today. Unity was one of many messages that were present in this film. All I can say to the film maker of this movie: Thank you so much.
I was very surprised with how emotionally mature this movie was, all I kept thinking was man this is a great movie to bring your kid to because it touches on a lot of concpets that a kid might want to know more about
Your review and the fact that it has a great rating from the viewing public on IMDb convinced me to go see this movie, which I may not have done if not for your convincing review! Thanks Chris
My son is literally counting down the days to see this movie. He read it last year with his class, and they absolutely loved it. I'm super exicted to see this movie, if only to see my kids' enjoyment of it.
Dreamworks may not have the history and longevity of Disney and the consistency of hits that Pixar once had; but when they have a hit, they have a *HIT*
Just like “am I racist”. Best comedy since hangover.
FACTS, say what you will about their sequels (aside from Last Wish), but when they cook, they *COOK*
@@ChiliDog-c7n I may not like Matt Walsh very much, but it's a solid Mockumentary
@@TabathaTMartin it’s really funny and better than borat.
@TabathaTMartin the only bad sequel is Shrek The Third, even the weakest sequel Kung fu panda 4( not counting boss baby or trolls) is still a 7/10
Watched it last night. Cried all the way through. For a movie that has no human characters whatsoever it told one of the deepest human stories I had ever heard.
Same. Cried 20mins in and just cried all the way through
It does have human characters but none of them ever talked. They also appear little.
True that !!!!
Okay so it's not just me that was tearing up the whole time? I don't usually get that emotional in movies but man this movie got me. Especially during the flying montage and everything after. Amazing movie
@@dtanobo definitely not just you. I don't even have kids and that fly away scene where the mom watched her kid take off for the last time truly got me.
Teared up several times during this beautiful movie, and a friend was sobbing by the end.
This will be considered a classic for sure
If you want tears of laughter, you should watch “am I racist”.
Dude shut up.
Can you spoil if anything happens to the baby goose? Do they make it out okay by the end of the movie?
@@paulw858 spoilers:
He makes it out ok
@@paulw858there isn’t anything tragic in the movie, which was my worry too. The tears come from extreme emotional beats that you could relate to, like having to let go of a child after they grow up and need to find their own way in the world. Also there are themes of community, love, strife, being an underdog but sticking it through, and choosing to be a better person for the sake of family. It’s an incredibly mature story at the same level as Charlotte’s Web and Babe.
also to note, this is the final dreamworks film that’s animated in-house. dreamworks isn’t going anywhere but their movies are going to be outsourced by other animation studios overseas from now on. universal hasn’t been utilizing dreamworks as well as illumination. so please, it would mean the world to the animators and artists that worked on the film if it became a moderate success at least. show these studios that we don’t need to rely on huge IPs to make successful movies, especially in animation.
I wish luck to the animators that were laid off.
Post production of Dog Man is animated by a British studio named Jellyfish Pictures
That’s good news for animators like me at least
@@thegiftedfire3470not just the post production, it was a joint production with Jellyfish who took on most of the work, including the animation.
“Am I racist” has great success. You guys should watch it.
“Am I racist” js successful comedy. You guys should watch it.
As an someone who worked on the cameras in this film, this is so incredible to hear from you!! Thank you so much for your kind words and even if you hated the film, I still would’ve loved this video! And just some bts for the cinematography in this film: Spielberg was definitely one of our inspirations camera-wise, with the shot of Roz falling down the cliff has her headlights shine through the forrest being coined by Sanders as the “Spielberg shot” during our feedback sessions for that sequence! And Nolan too as many of our flying sequences were directly inspired by Dunkirk! Anyways, loved your review and so inspiring to see you directing your own films!!
I really hope you’re working conditions were good, I’ve heard far to many horror stories over the last years about the stress and even outright abuse people who work on animated films suffer. The movie was spectacular, my favourite DreamWorks film ‘The Hidden World’. 🫶
Just watched the movie in Italy. Great!! And love to hear these insights ahaha kudos to you all for having brought up this great piece of animation!
I also watched the movie in Italy!! I really loved every aspect of it!! A really well done masterpiece!! 🎉❤
Just watched the movie in Greece today.... And I believe that "congratulations" is not an adequate word. This is how movies should be made: simply gorgeous inside - out!
During the migration scene where Longneck and the rest flyby Roz one last time, is this heavily inspired by The Hobbit movie where the eagles flyby Gandalf during the eagle rescue scene?
The US box office is currently $112m & worldwide box office is currently $233m, so it's great to see such an amazing film, being financially successful too.
"Unfamiliar" and "Not a Sequel" are synonyms for "ORIGINAL!!!!" Folks, don't let box office numbers be an indicator of whether a movie is good or not. You'll miss out on a bunch of great films.
It’s based off of a book series so it’s not technically “original”
Chris Sanders is among my favorite animation directors of all time. Up there with Brad Bird and Guillermo del Toro. The man knows his craft incredibly well and I so wish he got more recognition because his films are just masterpieces. So I was always excited and planning to see this film! I'm so glad you feel the need to become a spokesperson for the film, Chris!
Yep and also Matt Walsh is up there too with his movie “am I racist”.
And yet I'm so upset that a lot of people especially the ones who loved animation still don't know his name. I mean, people already knew how John Lasseter, Brad Bird, Andrew Stanton, and the most recent one, Guillermo Del Toro in the animation industry but rarely does anyone know how incredible Sanders is as an artist
Went to see this yesterday and it was incredible. Cried multiple times, but as you said, not for sorrow but for pure joy and love for the characters and how beautiful it was.
This movie is so beautiful. My bf and I were both crying throughout the entire movie. I don’t have contact with my family, and I found this movie to be so heartfelt and got a message of being able to choose your family. The fox character reminded my a lot of my younger, teenage self.
Holy smokes, that was one of the best movies I have seen in years . Years.
I just saw this and it’s one of the best movies I’ve ever seen. As a mom, it hit EXTREMELY hard. Standing ovation to any and all who were a part of making this. Kit Connor did such a great job voicing his part and not a second of screen time is wasted on anything except stellar storytelling. ❤ ugh I am so mad I almost didn’t even go see this in theaters! It deserved better recognition / promotion for sure.
0:41 Your fear that this film won't do well is probably justified, because audiences, like studios, are afraid to take risks. Generally they will choose the known over the unknown. I mean I love my franchises but it's a bit sad. I'm going to try to see this in the theater!
also most movie going audiance in america are usually stupid and poorly educated so slow and artistic movies like this won't grab their attention. but i'd love to be proven wrong
CHRIS!!! I took my gf to see this from just a few minutes into your review alone and we had a wonderful time! Thank you so much for championing The Wild Robot! I hope it finds success, because I believe it deserves to be a classic! So emotional, witty, and best of all, refreshingly honest/original!!
This looks like the next Iron Giant. I am very excited to see it
Critical success and box office flop?
“Am I racist” is top 4 in box office.
@@ChiliDog-c7n It is now in #7
Let's hope it is in terms of critical acclaim but not its box office!
it looks more like an idie Animated short. I'm all for it
While Disney slowly dead. Other animation studios begin to "alive" with the amazing, fresh stories and visually pleasing. Wild Robot is 11 out of 10
how is Disney done when inside out 2 made over 1 billion as well as Deadpool versus Wolverine making the highest grossing R rated film of all time. it’s always the weird conservatives who are anti-Disney because of your dumb politicians who likes culture wars
Best animated movie of this year❤❤
Just wait for Look Back
“Am I racist” is comedy of the year
Should’ve seen Dandadan first encounter
@@ctdog15 yup
*best movie
Just watched it and was blown away. The visuals are breathtaking and the story had a lot of heart. And the MUSIC was a masterclass. Overall an amazing movie. This will win the Oscar for Animated Feature. Mark my words.
Honestly it'll probably be gifted Inside Out 2 but it absolutely should be this
I needed no further convincing except the first teaser trailer. I am going.
Same was sold even from the first trailer. It’s soo good it exceeded my expectations.
This first trailer made me go watch it, too. Trust me... You won't regret it a bit!
Chris you were proven wrong, it has almost made 500 million in box office and is already locked in for best animated picture win at next year's Oscars. ❤
Apparently they just announced that a sequel is in development, congratulations to Chris Sanders and everyone else at Dreamworks!
The film was incredible. Not just the best animated film, but the best film I have seen all year.
Give FLOW a go
I like how by the end, she became a motherly figure not only to Bright Bill, but all the other animals that live on the island too.
Making them stop fighting inside 😂 mom energy
Seen it twice already (came out early in Australia). I absolutely love this movie, easily in my top 5 of the year so far!
I’ve seen it twice too and it’s genuinely in the top 10 best movies I’ve ever seen
Yeah I saw it too. Definitely a 10/10
@@joshhuntermovies about “am I racist”? You guys watch 5 times?
its a 7/10 at best lol its decent, not great
@@jameswilliams-zr8co ok James
I'm so glad to see this movie is doing better than expected at the box office. It was estimated to make around 24 million in the opening opening weekend but so far it has made 35 million and that number comes from Saturday.
My 10 year old daughter asked to go see this as she read the book. We both cried our eyes out!! It’s a beautiful movie. The visuals, the music, the story…. all absolutely stunning. It’s the best animation I’ve watched in a long time.
Took my wife and son yesterday and she teared up. Definitely tugs at a mom’s heart strings. I loved it as well !
I just watched the movie with my friend, her kid and her kid's friends... wow it was incredible and gorgeous. The movie was beautiful and tears on my face. Well made.
Dreamworks’s movies might be pretty hit/miss, but once they actually lock in, they end up delivering an unexpected masterpiece. Much like Puss in Boots: The Last Wish back in 2022.
Chris, Wild Robot did a solid $56M worldwide, on estimated $78M budget. Looks amazing! I'm going to see it today! To support it.
Thoughts?
@@newbielongboarder amazing.
I'm not even a parent yet but I still cried multiple times, and even THINKING about this movie makes me cry again. So beautiful and well done. Seems like it's doing well at the box office, hopefully well enough to justify studios to create more new IP.
I’m so glad to have met Chris Sanders a while back when he was in his own booth in an animation convention I was invited too. He agreed to do a cameo on my TH-cam channel. Shoutout to him.
And yet I'm so upset that a lot of people especially the ones who loved animation still don't know his name. I mean, people already knew John Lasseter, Brad Bird, Andrew Stanton, and the most recent one, Guillermo Del Toro in the animation industry but rarely does anyone know how incredible Sanders is as an artist.
I adore him so much and it must've feel weird for him that next year, two of his creations are getting a live action remake releasing in one Summer year 😅
@@ErasureeraserThankfully I do know who he is and other folks in conventions are like, “who?”
Definitely my favorite movie of the year! My son (8) saw it twice in theaters and now watches it at home every day and tells us it’s his favorite movie
My daughter's teacher read it in class last year. She is so excited for it. Maybe you will be surprised by the turnout.
I think one of the great things about this movie is while it’s voiced by well known actors, it’s not immediately apparent that it’s them. They’re actually playing a character rather than just voicing a character with their natural voice.
Well said. I had no idea it was Mark Hamill voicing the bear till the end.
I remember randomly getting the trailer for this like 3 or 4 months ago at my computer. Just trying to watch a tutorial for something while i was at work. And i cried. It was beautiful, and the score of just the trailer hit SO HARD. This was definitely on my list before, but now having this recommendation, its sky rocketed to top 3.
Saw it last night in IMAX and I was really blown away of how great this was! Like Transformers One, this one also took me off guard of how great both the story and characters were and it didn't make me lose attention especially how amazing the animation looked in The Wild Robot!
I think you touched on the emotional aspects beautifully. We teared up because of the joy, pride, beauty and love; not in sadness. And I had a lovely discussion with my 13 & 9 year old boys, who cried too, about how this movie brought out all the feels. This is a movie that will have universal appeal for all, I feel, and sincerely hope it does well. And seriously, Oscar appeal for sure.
Chris, I’m glad to share that this movie IS getting a sequel! Your spokesmanship has been worthwhile
5:04 *I'm so glad you're speaking about this, it's really important!*
This movie is in my top four favourite movies of all time on Letterboxd. Got to see it at TIFF and was blown away by how stunning and touching it was. Seeing again in theatres on opening day and I'm so excited
Finally something not over done or generic. It was full of emotions and moved me in a way no movie has in years. The music, the visuals, and the acting were incredible. I cried for sure. There wasn't enough advertising, most people I know hadn't heard of it including myself until I came across it on Reddit by accident and the theater is so expensive now that not as many people go to movies anymore except for big name brands they know like Transformers. I hope so much that when it comes to streaming that more people will watch it like what's happened with so many good films.
Easily one of my favorite films.
One of the best new stories I’ve seen in years, I’m so happy to have seen an original story for once.
I rarely go to the threatre. But seing all the good reviews on YT, without actually watching them, just based on titles and thumbnails, I bought a ticket on a whim, and I could not have made a better use of my Saturday. This movie was wonderful.
Chris, if there are any screenings near you, you have to watch the indie animated movie "Flow" (2024). People often compare these two and many actually prefer "Flow".
Flow is my favorite movie of the year actually 🙌🏻
Movie is incredible. Took my 4 year old son and 12 year old niece and I could barely hold back my tears. Go see it.
When Chris starts advocating for a movie, you know it’s time to go watch that movie!
The trailers alone. The poster alone. Can’t wait to see it!
I spent the entire second half of this film in tears… I have never had that happen to me in a film ever. It’s one of the best animated films, and perhaps one of the best films in general, of all time.
People needs to understand about how potentially greatest animated films like that with great storytelling just like any animated films in decades since the Iron Giant. DreamWorks did an amazing job for good quality animation and storytelling as well since Disney. Please, everyone, give this movie a chance even bringing your kids to see it. Plus this movie will win an Oscar animated award. Great job, Chris. 😊👍
@@adampellett4917 also, people need to understand how great is “am I racist”. Top 4 box office and comedy of the year.
The way you edit this is so good.
He should be finishing his review on “am I racist”.
@@ctdog15nope.
@@ctdog15what
@@ctdog15 He'll finish that review when JJ finishes his Stopping The Steal review to prove he and all of his sycophants like you aren't giant hypocrites.
No one is under obligation to review the movies you want them to
My 6 year old Son.. cried... yes... cried, and not like a child crying....but like an adult who got teary eyed.... it happened when they captured roz and tried to take her memories. Movie was legit.
Same, y 6yo cried :o what a movie
Saw this movie last night with my son and wife. Really heart warming movie that was enjoyed by all of us. The art style, story and the characters were all done very well. I hope everyone will take their family/friends to see this movie because I want to see these movies do well and would really like to see a sequel in the future.
Great storytelling, beautiful visuals, heartwarming message. Everything detail and scene in this movie is there for a reason. Unbelievable work! We don't get enough of these animation movies anymore. My new favorite animation movie.
An employee took me out on my birthday to the movies, now a tradition between us. We saw "The Substance", mid-afternoon. That movie just bothered me, I couldn't shake it. During dinner, I asked her "Can we go back to the theater and see 'Wild Robot' so I can clear my brain?" (I'd already seen it).
She laughed and cried all the way through...I was thrilled.
I think it could get consideration for Oscar for best picture. All of my friends, with kids and without, loved it.
Chris Stuckman, thank you! Because of your commentary, I asked my wife whether she'd be interested in seeing The Wild Robot. Despite her care for fuzzy and feathered critters, her nearly allergic reaction to anything with a hint of science fiction got in the way. So, I told her I'd check it out in person at a Cinemark theater (in Delaware, no less, where the Tuesday admission, bridge toll, and gas all totalled less than the price of a ticket at the Regal or AMC movie house in my current state of residence).
Of course, upon my return, invitation turned to insistence, and she fell in love with Roz, too.
True confession: having been assigned to read R.U.R. nearly 50 years ago in college, I started to question your concept of a child-appropriate film upon seeing the title character was a "Rozzum" robot. No spoilers here, but I'm glad my misgivings were baseless.
Okay fine. You’ve convinced me. I wasn’t going to but I’ll watch it.
good
Matt Walsh’s movie is better than this
@@CondomDogglol hilarious joke
its good, not great.. i mean its a story with talking animals, so its aimed more for kids,
I watched it and thought it was awful, and was expecting to like it.
I saw the movie last night and I was thoroughly entertained and got teary eyed. Story is great and easy to follow, animation is so vibrant. 1 hr 40 min just zips by! Highly recommend this as a family movie!
I did not expect this movie to be as good as it was. Probably the best children's movie of the year. There was alot of action, humor and some authentic tear jerking moments. I highly recommend this movie. Final edit to drive this point: this movie is like the Shaw Shank Redemption in that people missed out in theaters in what turned out to be a great classic. This movie connected with the audience big time....I cannot recommend it enough, nor sing its praises anymore than this channels host.
Thumbs up just for that badass Wolverine shirt!
He needs to wear “am I racist” shirt
@@ctdog15Anyone who would wear one IS racist.
@@ctdog15 You need to get a life.
@@ctdog15 ???
@@erwinsmith9473 is a top 4 movie in the box office. It’s pretty funny.
I just got out of a show for this film. Man was this film a breathtaking animation masterpiece! Spectacular animation, a beautiful story, beautiful musical score, and a message that can resonate with everyone. When I first bought tickets to this film I purchased tickets for $28 at my Cinemark XD theater, and was hesitant to spend that much on a film. However, if my $28 goes towards supporting fantastic storytelling like this, then it is a $28 well fucking spent.
This was honestly probably the best children’s movie this year and possibly the past couple years. The only reason me and my daughter went to see it, is because my daughter’s class was reading the book. She told me that so I said okay we’re gonna go see it. I loved it, so adorable and a really good plot behind it.
I initially clicked away after a minute into the video, trusting your recommendation. Glad I did, one of the best animated movies I've seen!
I saw it yesterday, a saturday evening, and we were not only ten in the theaters.
We can say this movie is masterpiece,kids should watch these kind of movies
This sounds like 'The Iron Giant' or the 'Song of the Sea', great animated films that don't do well at theatres but become beloved nevertheless.
I cried at the trailer for this movie, so I’m eager for the full thing
Same here the trailer was so good, I cried during the actual movie as well
I just watched it today and I cried 3 times
Its boring, only a small chicken 4 5 mins of the movie, constant talking of death and animals being mean to each other. Yes the trailer is amazing
Thanks for reviewing this. Please review Joker 2. The reviews are seriously mixed, I don't know if it will be great, or horrible and you are the one reviewer who shares my personal taste the most.
I saw a teaser trailer for this several months ago and have been looking forward to it ever since. Going to see it tomorrow night.
He's right. I just saw it. It was good. The animation was really well done.
I saw this movie earlier in the year at an audience preview, when it wasnt even finished (parts were in storyboard, previs and some voiceovers werent the real actors yet). But, I thought it was amazing…funny, touching. Great for adults and kids. My only issue with it, which I noted in my survey, was that I didnt feel it was clear enough why the company tried so hard to get this one robot back. They sent in that flying vehicle with other robots to try and get her back. It seemed like alot to go through for one robot when u manufacture tons.
This review has definitely encouraged me to watch The Wild Robot. Even though I already have a desire to watch it. Plus this movie kinda gives me Iron Giant vibes.
PS, the thing that Chris said in the end goes back to what I and another TH-camr said about how people claim Hollywood doesn’t make original films anymore when they still do and people don’t go out and support them. Yet, when it comes to sequels and remakes they often make more money in the box office than their predecessors
Mario, Boots in boots last wish and wild Robot are Masterpieces.
DreamWorks is becoming my favorite kids studios.
Grateful every time I see a review of this film
I was blown away by how good this movie was. Definitely one of Dreamworks best!
This style reminds me of the trailer for the movie Flow about a black cat in a seemingly post-apocalyptic world, that trailer also had a super stylized animation, it was just a treat for the eyes , it's heartening to see that studios are finally trying something different than the hyper realistic CGI animation of Disney/Pixar, please guys let's support these innovative animation movies so studios keep putting them out.
I am very glad to see that dreamworks has developed a unique style of animation. Movies like boss baby made me worry that everything was gonna start looking like an illumination film.
This film is amazing, it only just came out a week or so ago here in the uk, I watched it with my 4 year old and is his first feature length cinema experience, we were both captivated from the very beginning with the story being so multi layered we both took different things from it a true family film that fits to each member of the family, I can’t wait for my wife and younger son to get to experience it too.
This is one of the better animated movies I've seen. There is no programming or instructions as a parent. Your task firsthand is building your child to succeed on their own. Formed from a bond at first sight, then made stronger through adversity. This movie is all about a mother's love that sons, daughters, and fathers can all see and embrace.
Oooo I'll try to go this weekend after seeing yours and Jeremy's reviews 🥰💖 i also saw The Last Duel this way, but I want to support fantastic movies.
Just saw it with my girlfriend, such a great movie. We both loved it
Looking forward to see the flim next year
Chris has a baby? Been watching him from the early days, and it feels like our own Brightbill all grown up! ❤🎉
I believe he and his wife have twins?
I’m so glad to hear this. The trailer felt so desperate by giving away sooo much of the movie (like “look! It’s heartfelt! It’s like Wall-E meets Bambi meets Baymax! The goose grows up! Bad robots come later!!”) that it really turned me off. But knowing that it’s original, that the pedigree behind it possesses world class masterful storytelling through animation, and that it’s not totally derivative compels me to watch it!
I'm teary eyed watching this a LOT. I love every single part of this masterpiece!
I couldn't get anyone to go with to see this film, so I went alone to the theater. Great movie. I wished this movie or these types of movies were made and seen more. We need the message of kindness in our world.
This movie was definitely a feel good movie. It was perfectly made for the times that we live in today. Unity was one of many messages that were present in this film. All I can say to the film maker of this movie: Thank you so much.
Update: $75M budget and sitting at $234.9M worldwide as of 11/2/24. I believe it started slow and got a lot of traction on tt.
the values on this movie is ❤❤❤❤❤
This movie is so underrated. My kids and I loved it. So many good characters and themes throughout.
I was very surprised with how emotionally mature this movie was, all I kept thinking was man this is a great movie to bring your kid to because it touches on a lot of concpets that a kid might want to know more about
I finally got around to watching this, it was absolutely mind-blowing!!
I’m still crying. I will embrace my parents for as long as life allows me to have them.
Great episode!!!🙏
Your review and the fact that it has a great rating from the viewing public on IMDb convinced me to go see this movie, which I may not have done if not for your convincing review! Thanks Chris
My son is literally counting down the days to see this movie. He read it last year with his class, and they absolutely loved it. I'm super exicted to see this movie, if only to see my kids' enjoyment of it.
Agree I hope to see part 2 and 3
Thanks for the recommendation I’m taking my wife and teen daughter today to see it! I already purchase the tickets! Can’t wait 🤗
0:51 I like your shirt I have it too (target find)
Also decent movie review
Thanks so so much for this video Chris 🙂 I'll have to go check it out 🍿🎬
It did pretty well at the box office. #1 and off to a good start. It shouldnt drop too far as it will not get the same audience as Joker 2