Meet The Robinsons Movie
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Meet the Robinsons is filled with extraordinarily inappropriate and insensitive messages about adoption that will be disturbing to many children. The basic story is about an adorable baby whose birthmother leaves him on the doorstep of an orphanage. Portrayed as loving, sweet, extremely smart and overly appealing, he spends the next 12 years of his life wanting a family and being turned down by one family after another - in all, 114 couples refuse to adopt him. One disturbing scene shows a prospective dad losing interest in adopting the child because the youngster is more interested in science than sports. When he accidentally splatters them with food from his science project, both prospective parents walk out in a huff , leaving one very sad and disappointed little boy. Since no one else wants him, the child invents a time machine that will take him back in time to find his birth mother. The "bad guy" in his time travel journey turns out to be his best childhood buddy who was once his orphanage roommate. Now an emotional wreck resulting from being left behind when the orphanage was closed and shut down, the once-cute orphan is now mean and devious. The story continues with numerous monsters attacking the child as he continues to search for his birth mother.
| Angela Bassett | Mildred |
| Jordan Fry | Lewis |
| Matthew Josten | Michael "Goob" Yagoobian |
| John H. H. Ford | Mr. Harrington |
| Dara McGarry | Mrs. Harrington/Receptionist |
| Tom Kenny | Mr. Willerstein |
| Laurie Metcalf | Lucille Krunklehorn |
| Don Hall | Coach/Uncle Gaston |
| Paul Butcher | Stanley |
| Tracey Miller-Zarneke | Lizzy |
| Wesley Singerman | Wilbur |
| Jessie Flower | Young Franny |
| Stephen J. Anderson | Bowler Hat Guy/Tallulah/Grandpa Bud |
| Ethan Sandler | Doris/CEO/Spike/Dmitri/Laszlo/Fritz/Petunia |
| Stephen J. Anderson |
6.80 out of 10 (3740 votes)
Visitor Reviews
Very Good Job Disney!
posted on 30 Aug 2009This is Disney's 46th feature length film, of course in CGI like Chicken Little and the forthcoming "American Dog" and "Rapunzel". Meet the Robinsons is a clever, fast-paced, humorous film based on William Joyce's children's book "A Day With Wilbur Robinson", and his name is shown as the name of the school the main character goes to.Lewis has tried to create a good invention, he is an orphan, and his invention does not work out, while he is taken to the future with Wilbur Robinson, to meet the family of the future, and to stop the menacing Bowler Hat Guy from "ruining" Lewis' life with his failed invention.Towards the end, it got really good, and it had a good story, and excellent animation, almost up to par with Pixar. Todayland was a terrific set and how creative the medium of computer animation can get, and it all ended good. The gags were also funny, sadly, I have read on the forums that the T-Rex part cracked people up, but not a laugh from the very little audience, not one, sorry.Overall, it's recommended as a good family film, and also for animation fans, and also offered is the 1938 Mickey short, "Boat Builders". It's worth it in every way, go see it and prepare to be amazed. A 9.3 out of 10.
A surprisingly great movie – fun-filled, hilarious and heartfelt
posted on 22 Aug 2009Veteran animated filmmakers Disney, who have been in operation since the era of silent films nearly a century ago, have finally embraced the era of computer-generated animation, and Meet the Robinsons is their second animated film produced solely on their own – as opposed to collaborating with another studio, for example. With Meet the Robinsons, Disney Animation Studios prove that they still have it. They may have lost superiority and their monopoly in the animated film industry, but they still retain the charm, appeal, charisma and magic which has given them such a reputation and an enormous popularity over the 20th Century.Their status looks set to continue well into this new century. Not only is Meet the Robinsons one of the best Disney films since, say, the Disney Renaissance Era of the 1990's, but it is an absolutely smashing animated film in itself. Surprisingly so, considering Disney's last computer-animated film, the disastrous Chicken Little released two years prior. Meet the Robinsons is an improvement on every conceivable aspect of its 'predecessor', and as a result, you have one pleased audience.As well as being pleased, it's almost impossible not to be tremendously entertained by Meet the Robinsons. Much of the entertainment and fanciful delight comes not from the film's story as one would expect, but from the idiosyncratic, eclectic and diverse title family, the Robinsons. Never has there been more an assorted family since Wes Anderson's Meet the Tenenbaums, released in 2001. The only difference is that the Robinsons aren't dysfunctional. Instead, they get along perfectly, and are one of the most friendly fictional families you'll see.It may sound boring, I know. There's no problem, no scandals, nothing evil brewing in the Robinsons. Where is the conflict of the movie? Well the conflict is found in another place, one which is as nefarious and evil as needed – but I'll get to that later. The Robinsons are a family from the future – presumably somewhere in the middle of the 21st Century – are comprise of several aunts + uncles, grandparents, cousins, brothers sisters, great aunts, great uncles, thrice removed, etc. The particulars of the family tree are not the important thing however, even if they do prove to be hilariously mind-boggling.There's a grandparent who wears his clothes backwards, a pair of twin uncles who live in opposing potted plants, a gigantic purple squid who acts as the Robinson family's butler (think of it the 'Lurch' of the future if you want), another uncle who is a pizza delivery man but treats his job as if he were Superman – the list of bright and original characters goes on endlessly. Each member of the family has amazingly happy dispositions, and have what appears to be an inability to feel any other emotion but joy and ecstasy. However, the amount of overflowing joy surprisingly is not an annoyance, not even once. It only adds to the cheerfulness, exuberance and brightness of Meet the Robinsons. There's a charm about the film which we just can't ignore, a feeling which makes the move all the more enjoyable.At the centre of the family is Lewis, a bright young boy whose hobby is to invent, and what glorious inventions he produces. However, it is he who inadvertently becomes embroiled by the dastardly schemes of the villain of our show, who has no name but is aptly dubbed 'Bowler Hat Guy' after his apparel. The bowler hat which our villain 'wields' is also a weapon in itself – a robotic bowler hat with frantic mechanical spider-legs and an eye which bears startling resemblance to one HAL. This despicable duo have only one thing on their mind: revenge, vengeance, retribution, etc. Their motive is unclear, and is only revealed come the end of the movie. Meanwhile, the Robinson family simply have to put up with Bowler Hat Guy and Bowler Hat's evil-doings.The film deals heavily with the concept of time-travel, and our humble protagonists find themselves whizzing back and forth across the space-time continuum as they do battle with their arch-nemeses. The constant double-backing and rapid transition of eras and atmospheres is one that has potential to perplex viewers, in particular the film's true audience of younger children. However, what they may be frustrated by in the somewhat brain-bending storyline, they will be joyously compensated with scenes brimming with uproarious comedy, thrilling action and tender sentimentality.Of course, there are all the usual morals and messages delivered at the end of the movie, and they're not subtle at all – they're delivered in a walloping dose in order to reach the audience. Indeed, there's every excuse to bring one's children to see Meet the Robinsons – the usual schmaltzy but valuable 'moral of the day', great fun for everybody and something to keep them hushed for a prolonged block of time. There's even a scene where a tyrannosaurus-rex is brought from the past and does battle with the Robinson family; not only is this scene brilliantly frenetic and greatly exciting, but it's also indicative of the movie's great entertainment factor.There's juvenile humour, there's predictability and even slight confusion in some parts, but one simply can't deny that Meet the Robinsons is a great film, one which is satisfying, entertaining and pleasing to our standards. Although it is far from the dizzying standards reached by the best animated films of the current day and age, comparing this film to such outliers is unfair. When you look at Meet the Robinsons in an individual light, you'll find a heart-warming, exhilarating and hilarious film which is not only a pleasant surprise, but also a real treat.
I Know It Looks Bad, But It Turns Out To Be Magnificent
posted on 16 Aug 2009My first impression when I saw the case for this film, was that it was a cheap, non-laughable, little kiddie film, in which I was suspecting it would be a complete waste of my time.I was immediately interested when I put this movie in.The whole movie itself became so entertaining, and absolutely wonderful in so many ways.The comedy was actually quite laughable, the script is even a bit heartwarming, and the this movie was actually quite breathtaking.I had a wonderful time watching it, and when the film was over I was left smiling for hours, because the movie made me so happy, and left me HIGHLY satisfied.Great movie, and I recommend it to anyone, because it is great family fun.
a good future and time travel flick. love it!
posted on 16 Aug 2009i really liked this movie cause it was funny it had lots of action and a sad movie. what i really like about this movie is how they made the stuff the drawing etc. and i really like future flicks like back to the future the terminator. and if you want to know something about this movie read on. its about this boy who is a inventor he makes this time machine which doesn't work cause of this bowler hat guy. and there is this boy who is from the future telling him to fix his time machine which the bowler hat guy has. and so on. get it. if you don't get it see the movie guys. so thats it see it and have fun enjoying the movie enjoy
A Comedy For All Ages
posted on 14 Aug 2009When I fist saw the trailer for MTR I burst into a fit of giggles at the crazy dinosaur with its "big head and little arms". Both my brother and father commented that they hoped that that scene was not the best in the entire movie, because they really wanted to see it and not be disappointed. So I hopped to the task of seeing this movie. I gathered up 8 of my high-school-senior/college-freshmen friends and dragged them to see this crazy flick. Needless to say, many of them were worried at the idea of seeing a family film. However! by the time the movie started we were already bending and crying with laughter (even more so than the abundance of little kids in the audience). The subtle references and crazy characters kept us entertained throughout the entire movie. And I even forgot about my excitement to see the crazy Dino, and was still laughing at that scene even after seeing the preview. So, thank you Disney for producing this movie that made my weekend and proved that teenagers don't have to grow up too fast.
Screwed up mess of a movie
posted on 05 Aug 2009I can't recall the last time I gave up on a movie ... I usually will suffer through anything just to get to the end. But I had to stop halfway through this.
The "official" review says it gives a fresh perpective on what the future may look like, or some such nonsense. Give me a break.
Good for kids? Whatever the producers were aiming at, I didn't get it, and I doubt my adopted 4 or 6 year old daughters would either. They would get the early scene about the main character's despair over ever being adopted, then they would have quickly lost interest in the confusing dialog that follows for the next 45 minutes and simply have been left with a very negative message about adoption.
If I could give this a zero, I would.
Love it...
posted on 03 Aug 2009A wonderful kids movie about accepting the past and moving forward. Life is hard enough without having to carry a lot of baggage!
An orphan discovers he has a great future only he needs to put the past behind him and accept himself as one great kid! A lot of fun to watch with good advice too.
Why doesn't the MPAA realize that kids are frightened of abandonment?
posted on 31 Jul 2009This movie is loud and violent. Immediately, upon viewing, my son says "where are his parents", and, when I explain, "will I be in an orphanage?". Sure, it's important for him to understand these issues. But light family fare is no the place to start learning lessons of parental death and separation. Disney has been making psyche-altering movies since they killed off Bambi's mom - and they haven't stopped since. Please consider the message your children are getting when they go see Disney films. Intelligent characters are isolated and vindictive, strong characters are cruel and aggressive. In addition the action scenes contain "peril", which is the MPAA's code word for movies that should be PG. It should be PG, and so should the last 5 G films they made.
Could have been much better.
posted on 31 Jul 2009This was an "ok" movie about an orphan with a nice theme/message, but it could have/should have been much better. Some of the things that bothered me: Many ideas and characters were stolen...er..."borrowed" from other sources. Some examples: Lewis: A cute young Boy Genius..hmm. Anyone ever heard of Jimmy Neutron? Singing frog: hmmm.... directly taken from the Warner Brothers singing frog mascot. Traveling through time and making changes in your past can make you disappear.... very reminiscent of a little movie called "Back to the Future". There were many other such instances, but as I didn't take notes, I can't remember them all. But you get the picture.In addition, when you "Meet the Robinsons" family, the scene is very odd and disjointed. My girlfriend said it felt like a "drug flashback" (not that she would know). I will say that there were a few funny moments, but a lot of jokes just did not work for me. Thankfully, there were no f*rt jokes (a rarity these days). The animation was pretty good but nothing groundbreaking.
Ahead of Their Time
posted on 28 Jul 2009"Meet the Robinsons" has a strange effect: it's entertaining and baffling at the same time, a good-hearted story with gags aplenty. In traditional Disney fashion, it presents a simple yet effective human tale, weaving numerous messages about family and friendship throughout. Just as traditional is an overabundance of silliness, with every other visual and line of dialogue being some kind of joke. I'm still at a loss to explain why this method only works some of the time; an overactive sense of humor is usually indicative of a weak film, lacking in both story and characterization. But in some odd, inexplicable way, it works in this case. Maybe it's because the time travel aspect is almost always an interesting plot device. Maybe it's because the characters and visuals are at times very funny. Or maybe it's a matter of being in the mood for this kind of film. I'm just not sure.
Twelve-year-old science wiz Lewis (Daniel Hansen) is hoping to get adopted; as an infant, he was abandoned on the doorstep of an orphanage, left with no one to look after him other than Mildred (Angela Bassett), the kindly orphanage director. After over 100 failed interviews with potential parents, Lewis is beginning to give up hope. Part of the problem is that he tries to impress these couples by demonstrating his latest inventions. All go badly (we see him trying to work a supposedly hassle-free contraption that makes peanut butter and jelly sandwiches). He then decides to find his mother; the one person he feels will truly want him. It doesn't matter that no one knows who this woman is or what she looks like; Lewis saw her as an infant, and he's convinced that he can make that long dormant memory resurface.
He spends days building his memory device, much to the chagrin of his roommate, the petite baseball lover Michael "Goob" Yagoobian (Matthew Josten). He enters this device in a school science fair, not for the prestige, but for validation, as if to say his genius is all that matters. He does attract the attention of Wilbur (Wesley Singerman), a young teenager claiming to be from the future. He also claims that a man wearing a bowler hat is after Lewis. It takes a lot to convince Lewis of all this, namely the failure of his experiment, the damaging of the school gym, and the discovery of Wilbur's hovercraft (suspended in mid air, hidden by a cloaking device).
Thus begins Lewis' journey in the future. This part of the film relies on an intentional manipulation of the science fiction genre, harkening back to the pulp magazines of the 1920s and `30s. Back then, emphasis wasn't placed on plausible scientific possibilities; writers freely used their imaginations when it came to futuristic technologies, distant worlds, and alien races. The results were outlandish, but they were also amazing, so much so that the reader was usually incapable of criticizing anything unrealistic. "Meet the Robinsons" works in a similar way; when Lewis and Wilbur first arrive, the audience immediately understands that a realistic future doesn't come into play. Buildings are literally constructed in a matter of seconds; the resulting structures are tall and usually shaped like right triangles with rounded corners. "Jestons"-like vehicles float through the air, as do people (when contained within a massive soap bubble, that is). Long, twisty tubes snake over, around, and between structures. Such visuals are enhanced through sound, combining cartoonish whizzes, wirps, and boings with music by Danny Elfman.
Unbeknownst to Lewis, Wilbur brought him to the future in order to repair an alteration in the space-time continuum. Why Lewis needs to be involved at all, I dare not reveal; let's just say that he's a very important person. I will reveal that Wilbur was right about the man in the bowler hat (Stephen J. Anderson); he's a menacing Snidley Whiplash wannabe, with a long black cloak, a greasy mustache, and crooked, yellow teeth. He travels to the past with a robotic hat named Doris, hoping to steal Lewis' memory contraption and pass it off as his own. While he succeeds in obtaining the device, he has no idea how to work it. His only chance is to return to the future and kidnap Lewis. But that won't be so easy; attempts at using hypnotized animals all fail (a miniature, mind-controlling bowler hat attaches itself to both a frog and a T-Rex). Exactly why is he targeting Lewis? This is something else I will not reveal.
Such films are both fun and frustrating; while I enjoyed "Meet the Robinsons" as a whole, I was bothered by the over reliance on funnier material. This isn't to say that the film isn't funny; truth be told, parts of it will get some decent laughs. I just would have preferred something a bit more restrained, something that wasn't completely codependent on its sense of humor. Consider Dr. Krunklehorn (Laurie Metcalf), a judge at the school science fair; she kept herself awake for eight days with caffeine patches, and as you might expect, she's more than a little hyperactive. Moments like this would appeal more to children, who don't care about unnecessary characters. As an adult, I appreciated the subtle nods to the Disney franchise, such as a wide shot of a very Space Mountain-esque building (sitting behind a sign reading "Todayland"). I also appreciated the imaginative settings, the basic story, and the bright color scheme. For this, I'll give "Meet the Robinsons" four stars; while it isn't the most appealing Disney film, it's still an enjoyable experience.
One of the best Blu-Ray Movies out there!
posted on 28 Jul 2009Vivid colors and amazing CGI graphics really will show off that fancy LCD-TV you just put in your living room. That along with some great music (the best during the final movie credits) make this show top on the list for kids (and adults that haven't really found stodgy working-for-a-living suitable).
Kids will not be bored during this movie either, and with the eye-popping quality of the Blu-Ray disk format, it's the best value out there in the Family category.
3D elevates so-so film to a perfectly enjoyable one
posted on 25 Jul 2009Though "Meet the Robinsons" doesn't offer fantastic storytelling--it feels like an original feature from the Cartoon Network--it is a technical and design marvel. The storytelling is just good enough to keep all ages entertained, but the character design is quite good and the 3D presentation is a wonder to behold. The film is preceded by a classic Disney cartoon that, while in 3D, looks very flat. The characters look like paper cutouts which actually diminishes enjoyment of the cartoon. The 3D flattens the on screen characters and makes them look more artificial.But when "Robinsons" starts, you immediately note the contrast between classic 3D and the new Disney technique. The film opens with a gee whizzy rainstorm that's very effective. Rain falls in the foreground, while in the background a mother places her child on the steps of an orphanage. Though the scene is a dramatic staple, the effective 3D technique breaths new life into this clichéd moment.What follows is pretty standard animated fare about time travel, following your dreams, finding a place in the world, etc. The film borrows pretty liberally--pays homage(?)--to many other films including a climactic chase with moments ripped directly from "Return of the Jedi" and "The Matrix".But the character design is fantastic, filling the movie with interesting caricatures that are practically Dickensian in their lovely grotesqueness. Two favorites include the lanky arch villain and the hyper-jock gym coach. These characters are comic inspirations brought to life by the 3D effect. "Robinsons" takes the gimmick of 3D and uses it to elevate a so-so film to a perfectly enjoyable one.
As an long-time animation fan I advise you to stay away from this
posted on 23 Jul 2009While I love the big majority of Hollywood's CGI movies I was extremely let down by Disney's first effort: Chicken Little. But alas, it got worse. Meet the Robinsons is so childish and ridiculous, it made me cringe on way too many occasions. While being imaginative with regards to the family and their surroundings the film fails in so many other aspects that made it quite painful for me to watch: The bulk of the jokes are leveled at so young an audience, it is hard to not be bored or even annoyed if you're over an age of 15. As a film that relies so much on a breathless succession of funny ideas, it inevitably suffers if those jokes are completely inane most of the time. A big factor in any animated movie, the bad guy lacks any kind of menace as he is a complete moron. The fact that the quality of textures and animations is among the least sophisticated in recent years didn't help matters much either. I liked the ending and how all came together but it couldn't bring back the 90 minutes of wasted lifetime that came before.I admit it: I'm certainly spoiled by Pixar and Dreamworks Animation. Yet I warn you to watch this movie being an adult with even half a brain.
Not for young children
posted on 13 Jul 2009Child abandonment and apocalyptic themes...good family fun, huh? The movie opens with a child abandonment scene which immediately made me uneasy. I had my three children with me, of course.The story is about an orphan, Lewis, who is brilliant and sweet and desperately wants someone to love him. Frankly, it was difficult to watch as he was used, lied to, manipulated by seemingly everyone in the movie (indluding his own son).I'm not sure when people began associating eccentricity with genius, but the two do not go hand-in-hand; one can be eccentric and not a genius and vice versa. Lewis's future family was neither. Bizarre behavior and instability highlight these scenes...truly, it was like something out of a lunatic asylum. By now, Lewis's voice has begun to grate on my nerves (everything he says has an urgent, whiny quality to it).The scenes of the future were downright disturbing and frightened my children. The middle of the picture was filled with scenes that are frantic and have a twisted, kind of Japanese anime look to them.There was not a single laugh-out-loud moment in this movie. There was no "fun" in this movie. On the contrary, it was dark; VERY dark. There appeared to be no uplifting message in this movie. "Keep moving forward" lost all meaning by the end of the movie, even with the Disney quote at the end.It's unclear to me what audience this movie was intended for; adults or children. Regardless, it was not enjoyed by either.
Disney's starting to lose its magic
posted on 11 Jul 2009I brought this movie on rent and thank god, I did so. Spending more than hundred rupees isn't worth it for this crazy movie. The characters of this movie, except for the main one, look crazy and act in a crazy way that isn't funny. I have to admit that the voicing of the characters is done pretty well but the way the characters behave and what they talk makes me wonder what on earth is going on? Suddenly some of the characters start shouting and do funny actions. The plot is pretty stupid and the story goes uninteresting till the end. I think this movie is meant for children ten and under. There are no, and I mean it, no jokes in the movie. Animation too looked the same. The characters looked as if they were lifted from Incredibles. Disney should start making different kind of animation. Towards the end, there was some of the Disney touch, but that couldn't fulfill the stupidity they had done in the beginning. Its worth a go once for hysterical Disney fans and toddlers. But it is not so entertaining for teens like us who expect more from Disney movies.
The incredibles jurassic jimmy neutrons family
posted on 05 Jul 2009Oh boy oh boy oh boy this movie was fast fast fast and never stopped and it was about the future and the present and the past and all the characters, of which there were a lot, talked really really fast and the action never stopped and the themes involved family and togetherness and belonging and never giving up and letting go and always moving forward forward forward and it was kind of all over the place all the time every where and things popped in and then out and there was a lot of zow and bammy and boing and zap and slapstick and dinosaurs and lots of musical montages to speed the time but hey that'll keep our attention in this fast-paced world even though a movie that goes so fast fast fast makes me bored bored bored.
OK NOT AS GOOD AS I HOPED
posted on 30 Jun 2009I LIKED THIS MOVIE OK. I EXPECTED IT TO BE A LITTLE BETTER BUT OH WELL. I DONT THINK I WOULD BUY THIS MOVIE. HOWEVER I DO RECOMMENED RENTING IT AND JUDGE FOR YOURSELF. I TEACH PRESCHOOL AND ALL THE KIDS LOVE IT. WE WATCH IT AT LEAST ONCE A WEEK. WILL MAKE A GOOD CHRISTMAS PRESENT.
Much better than I expected!
posted on 29 Jun 2009Partly because of the fact that most films have not been especially good lately ("The Wild", "Barnyard", and "Open Season" for example) and partly because it didn't sound so friendly, I had my doubts about this film and I was a little worried that I would not enjoy it. However, the characters are excellent and for once, the baddie is one of my favourite characters in the film!! :) The plot is a a little unoriginal (for example, one boy makes a promise with another boy, the other boy breaks the promise. Any familiarity to "Open Season"?), but replaced with some of the best Disney characters, Disney fun and a REALLY good moral: keep moving forward!Taken to the orphanage doorstep as a baby, Lewis grows up, not being adopted, as an inventor. Unfortunately, a time traveller, a sinister one, wants to ruin Lewis's time, which can cause huge problems for the future...
Without a doubt the best Disney movie in years
posted on 31 Aug 2009Without a doubt the best Disney movie in years!!!! The CG was amazing, brilliant colors, wonderful writing and full of jokes for both parents and kids alike!! I definitely plan on adding this gem to m collection!!!