Several science fiction movies have already been released in 2024. With Dune 2, a new Planet of the Apes, and Alien: Romulus, genre fans had plenty of film fodder to enjoy in theaters or at home. However, one new animated film stands out among them all, both with critics and audiences.
Which film is it? On October 3, 2024, The Wild Robot was released in German cinemas. The film comes from DreamWorks and is a book adaptation. The studio had already achieved significant financial success this year with Kung Fu Panda 4.
Even the studio’s latest film, The Wild Robot, is doing quite well. This time, both the critics and the audience are enthusiastic about the film, which is receiving top ratings everywhere. Thus, it surpasses other science fiction highlights of the year. According to MeinMMO editor-in-chief Leya Jankowski, one of these highlights is Dune 2.
You can see the first glimpse of the trailer here:
Critics and audiences love the new DreamWorks film
What is The Wild Robot about? Due to a shipwreck, a robot ends up on an unknown island full of animals. To survive there, he befriends various animals. Along the way, he meets a small, orphaned goose, which he now takes care of.
You can already see the great animation style in the trailer, and the two main actors in the American version are big names. With Lupita Nyong’o and Pedro Pascal, well-known voices can be heard in the original.
If you look at the current numbers on Box Office Mojo (as of October 9, 2024), you can already see that the film is well received. With a budget of 78 million dollars, the film has already grossed 100 million worldwide. This number will likely continue to grow, as animated films tend to be relatively enduring at the box office.
The critics also love the film. The reviews of the film are impressive as well. On Rotten Tomatoes, the film has a critic score of 98% based on 168 reviews, which is almost a perfect rating. With over 2500 audience ratings, the film achieves the same score.
Thus, the film has a higher score than movies like Alien: Romulus, Dune 2, Planet of the Apes: New Kingdom, or Furiosa.
What do audiences praise? The biggest point for the enthusiasm is the animation style and the animation itself. Comparisons are made with old Disney. However, other aspects are also praised:
- Humor and emotions are good
- Suitable for the whole family
- Important and inspiring themes
The Wild Robot is such a hit that it is a favorite at the Oscars. At the very least, the nomination for Best Animated Feature seems to be in the bag for the film. Over time, some animated films have also slipped under the radar. You can find 6 hidden gems here: 6 underrated animated films that every fan of Disney and Pixar should see
