Robots
2005 · Directed by Chris Wedge
Original language: English
- animation
- comedy
- family
- science fiction
The story
Rodney Copperbottom is a young robot inventor who dreams of making the world a better place, until the evil Ratchet takes over Bigweld Industries. Now, Rodney's dreams – and those of his friends – are in danger of becoming obsolete.
What it’s like
Bright, saturated 3D animation with a cheerful, lived-in machine world: chrome, rust, brass and painted tin glinting under hard sunlight, big wide city vistas that tilt into cluttered workshops and grimy gutters. The camera moves with a lively, swoopy energy, sweeping through streets and assembly lines, and the color is loud and inventive, almost steampunk in its gears and tinkering. The score is bouncy and orchestral, with bright brass and playful percussion that keeps the mood buoyant. Its vibe is whimsical and warmly cheerful, the kind of bouncy, good-natured fun that suits a Saturday afternoon, a family movie night, or a light watch with kids. Pacing is brisk and gag-driven, the emotional register earnest and hopeful, and its central arc follows a plucky young inventor who keeps faith in doing good while the people around him get pushed aside and then rally back. Intensity is low: some slapstick mishaps, a few tense chase moments and a villain's sneering menace, but no gore and no real cruelty. It is made for families and anyone wanting a gentle, funny, optimistic adventure with plenty of visual invention.
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