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The adventures and misfortunes of Dog and Robot in New York City during the 1980s.The adventures and misfortunes of Dog and Robot in New York City during the 1980s.The adventures and misfortunes of Dog and Robot in New York City during the 1980s.
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The characters are super cute. Despite not having any dialogues, it's able to capture a lot of charm about them.
However, this movie is clearly a short story concept idea that was forcibly stretched to 1 hour and 43 minutes.
It's cute, but if you want excitement, this movie isn't it. I feel this is one of those movies you would watch at midnight with less distraction/to go to sleep.
Kids may not get it, but this movie is clearly a symbolism/message/made that people come and go in life (ie: the birds/family); or if you're in a first relationship that you can't get over with (ie: 500 Days of Summer)
The actions of the dog can be pretty frustrating to watch.
Overall, it's a cute "short film" that is pretty overstretched with some mundane scenes; you can interpret the movie to a deeper meaning; if you also live in New York/love New York or love the song 'Earth, Wind & Fire - September' then this movie is for you.
However, this movie is clearly a short story concept idea that was forcibly stretched to 1 hour and 43 minutes.
It's cute, but if you want excitement, this movie isn't it. I feel this is one of those movies you would watch at midnight with less distraction/to go to sleep.
Kids may not get it, but this movie is clearly a symbolism/message/made that people come and go in life (ie: the birds/family); or if you're in a first relationship that you can't get over with (ie: 500 Days of Summer)
The actions of the dog can be pretty frustrating to watch.
Overall, it's a cute "short film" that is pretty overstretched with some mundane scenes; you can interpret the movie to a deeper meaning; if you also live in New York/love New York or love the song 'Earth, Wind & Fire - September' then this movie is for you.
This film left me in a state of odd emotion.
It really draws you in with its clever animation, and loveable characters.
Ive been in Dogs shoes, and I'm sure a lot of people can relate to the feeling of loneliness, and longing for connection.
When dog finally takes action, and purchaces Robot and builds his friend, it seems like they will be friends forever.
The journey that they both take is entertaining, sad at times, but shows exactly how life can be.
The end might not be what you were hoping for, but it's a realistic situation that anyone would have a hard time to accept.
I thoroughly enjoyed this film. My only complaint was the length. I feel like the same story could have been told with less filler for that 90 movie run time.
It really draws you in with its clever animation, and loveable characters.
Ive been in Dogs shoes, and I'm sure a lot of people can relate to the feeling of loneliness, and longing for connection.
When dog finally takes action, and purchaces Robot and builds his friend, it seems like they will be friends forever.
The journey that they both take is entertaining, sad at times, but shows exactly how life can be.
The end might not be what you were hoping for, but it's a realistic situation that anyone would have a hard time to accept.
I thoroughly enjoyed this film. My only complaint was the length. I feel like the same story could have been told with less filler for that 90 movie run time.
Really sweet, yet touching story of a dog and his robot friend starting off as best buddies then certain circumstances makes them take their own journeys and lessons in life. Intentionally mundane and meandering in many places just like life itself, the movie follows these two characters through their ups and downs in different ways. Sometimes the outcome you wanted just doesn't play out and like reality you accept the path you're now on. There is no dialogue at all in this, just music and sounds, and the movie does an excellent job at showing exactly what is going on and how the characters are feeling. Nice art style too. A pleasant watch.
Nominated for Best Animated Feature at the upcoming Academy Awards, Robot Dreams is an achingly bittersweet story about our intrinsic need for connection & companionship while also highlighting the several meaningful relationships we make, cherish, lose & move on from while journeying through the varying seasons of what we call life. Though the story is slightly drawn out and repetitive in its course, the simple animation, sincere emotions & wordless storytelling makes this Spanish-French tragicomedy a worthy sit that speaks directly to the soul, strikes a heartfelt chord and aptly portrays the painful absurdities of fate.
Well I just don't like it as much as I should. Maybe I just need to rewatch it again next time.
Robot Dreams starts off with charming characters and beautiful animation, making it easy to get attached. The first half is engaging and warm, delving into themes of friendship, imagination, and staying positive. However, the second half becomes repetitive and slow, which dims the initial appeal. The ending is touching and feels real, but overall, the film feels a bit too simple and stretched out. While it has effective, bittersweet moments and plenty of endearing gags, it ends up being a nice but somewhat scattered experience.
Robot Dreams starts off with charming characters and beautiful animation, making it easy to get attached. The first half is engaging and warm, delving into themes of friendship, imagination, and staying positive. However, the second half becomes repetitive and slow, which dims the initial appeal. The ending is touching and feels real, but overall, the film feels a bit too simple and stretched out. While it has effective, bittersweet moments and plenty of endearing gags, it ends up being a nice but somewhat scattered experience.
Did you know
- TriviaIn the window of Dog's bedroom there are four robot toys: C3PO and R2D2 from the Star Wars franchise, Robbie the Robot from Planète interdite (1956) and Mazinger Z from the TV series Mazinger Z (1972).
- GoofsIn Major League Baseball, the home team bats second. However, when Rascal takes Robot to a game at Yankee Stadium, the scoreboard shows that the home team Yankees are batting first. Further, the Mets and the Yankees are in different leagues within Major League Baseball and did not play each other during the period of June 1st-July 4th, 1985 (they did not play each other during the regular season until interleague play was introduced in 1997).
- Alternate versionsThe UK release was cut, the distributor obscured rude gestures in order to obtain a PG classification. An uncut 12A classification was available
- ConnectionsFeatured in The Oscars (2024)
- SoundtracksA Bailar El Son
Written by Luis Tata Guerra
© Spirit Latin (Prodemus).
Con autorización de EDICIONES QUIROGA, S. L.
Performed by Canelita Medina. Arranged by Victor
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- Also known as
- Mi Amigo Robot
- Filming locations
- Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA(location)
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- Gross US & Canada
- $875,215
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $32,464
- Jun 2, 2024
- Gross worldwide
- $4,656,497
- Runtime
- 1h 43m(103 min)
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- 1.85 : 1
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