‘The Wild Robot’ is an emotionally devastating masterpiece
I love this film. PLUS: All the movie trailers! ‘Thunderbolts*’! ‘Sinners’! ‘The Last of Us’! ‘Ballerina’! ‘Gladiator II’! ‘Red One’!
Welcome to the Friday edition of Popculturology. There’s a ton to talk about this week — including how we now live a world where Moneyball’s Oakland Athletics no longer exist — but first we’re jumping into The Wild Robot ...
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Prepare to be devastated by The Wild Robot
The Wild Robot is DreamWorks Animation’s masterpiece.
I saw the animated film on Thursday night, and I can confirm the rumors: It is emotionally devastating. It’s a stunningly beautiful film. But it will likely destroy you if you’re a parent — especially if you’re a mother.
I’ve been hard on DreamWorks Animation for a long time. To me, the studio was pretty much always in the shadow of Pixar and Walt Disney. But I’ve seen glimmers of hope from DreamWorks over the years. The How to Train Your Dragon films are special. And the recent Puss in Boots: The Last Wish was a breakthrough, both in storytelling and visual choices.
I’m going to say it again. The Wild Robot is DreamWorks Animation’s masterpiece.
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