Animation has a magic that live action can never achieve: a way to reach the hearts of people of all ages with intimate stories, accompanied by a unique visual style that elevates you to the highest when the final product is well done. Every so often we see great animated films that fulfill this formula, such as the surprising Robot Dreams, which Pablo Berger took to the Oscars last year.
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Subscribe (it's FREE) ►Now, a new movie with a robot protagonist set in a science fiction world has once again captured the hearts of those who have seen it. Premiered at the San Sebastián Film Festival, The Wild Robot has surprised with a story so tear-jerking that it almost becomes nauseating at times, but overall it achieves its goal: to make you cry and reflect on life.
Tears are guaranteed with Chris Sanders’ new movie
Directed by Chris Sanders, known for films like Lilo & Stitch and How to Train Your Dragon, The Wild Robot is an adaptation of the book of the same name by Peter Brown. Blending science fiction and adventure, the film tackles a theme that resonates deeply today: the relationship between technology and the natural world.
Without any kind of shame, the movie aims to strike at the heart of the audience directly. Therefore, from its aesthetic aspect to its characters and, of course, its incredible soundtrack, The Wild Robot invites the viewer from the first minute to reflect on what it means to be part of the ecosystem and how artificial intelligence can fit into it.
Interestingly, the film tackles very unconventional themes for a movie of this kind. Death, for example, is narrated from a direct and unfiltered perspective, as well as natural selection, the cycle of life, and the fragility of being. In an educational manner but without falling into conventionalisms, The Wild Robot manages to build a beautiful adventure that will resonate especially with children, but some adults might also find themselves shedding a tear or two.
Additionally, it somehow tries (although it’s unclear if it succeeds) to warn us about what lies ahead. The entire movie is a reflection on the future of humanity and technology, raising questions about the role of artificial intelligence in the world and how we can coexist with it in harmony. In an era where technological advancement poses ethical dilemmas about our impact on the environment, this movie reminds us that, despite our differences, all forms of life are connected.
