THE WILD ROBOT (Released to Theaters USA 2024)

 

Ben Meyers’ Rating: 4.1|5.0 Starsìììì The Wild Robot—unique and colorful—flows with heart and sentiment. This movie is great for family share entertainment night. It has good portrayal and presentation. Film Poster Courtesy of Google Images Storyline A shipping crate with a new robot inside washes up on a seashore. Forest animals  accidentally activate the robot after the crate breaks open.    Additional Thanks Thank you to Director Chris Sanders for directing effort. Thank you to Producer Jeff Hermann for making the film possible. Cast includes Lupita Nyong'o, Pedro Pascal, Kit Connor, Bill Nighy, Stephanie Hsu, Catherine O'Hara, Matt Berry, and Ving Rhames. Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe?  Yes. The film could be interpreted as an environmental film but if that was the intent, know that it is not preachy and has a sweet story to tell. The multiple animal interactions increase the interest factor. It is a good child/adult share. Video Critique Available Here: Ben Meyers

THE SPONGEBOB MOVIE: SPONGE ON THE RUN (Released to Theaters Canada 2020)

 

Ben Meyers’ Rating: 3.8|5.0 Starsììì  The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge on the Run—odd story, not as good as the first film—works more for children than adults. The actors are well chosen: Keanu Reeves, Danny Trejo, and Snoop Dogg. Film Poster Courtesy of Google Images  Storyline Plankton kidnaps Gary the Snail and gives him to King Poseidon. Plankton wishes to remove SpongeBob from the Krusty Crab so that Plankton can get the Krabby Patty Secret Formula.   Additional Thanks   Thank you to Director Tim Hill for directing effort. Thank you to Producer Ryan Harris for making the film possible. Cast includes Tom Kenney, Akwafina, Matt Berry, Clancy Brown, Rodger Bumpass, Snoop Dogg, Bill Fagerbakke, Tiffany Haddish, Carolyn Lawrence, Mr. Lawrence, Keanu Reeves, Danny Trejo, and Reggie Watts.  Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe?  Maybe. It's an okay watch that children will like better than adults. Video Critique Available Here: Ben Meyers