“Meet the Robinsons” - A spoiler free review
The film is called “Meet the Robinsons”, but Bowler Hat Guy steals the show.
Disney animation is back, but it still seems to be finding itself. While there was a lot of heart in “Meet the Robinsons”, also present were a few things that many recent animated films have suffered from.
Singing and dancing animals are here in the form of frogs. They do have some funny bits of business, but to me they felt like a random addition to the film that didn’t help further the story at all.
There are way too many characters in this film. This is something that many recent animated films suffer from. It’s an easy trap to fall in to. The result is that you don’t get enough time with the characters to feel for them. If you don’t feel for them, and they don’t advance the story, then why are they there? The film is called “Meet the Robinsons”, but outside of Wilbur, I don’t think I could name more than maybe two others. This is by far the weakest element of the film.
I saw the film in RealD, and it was a great experience. There were parts of the film that felt like a Universal Studios ride film, but they weren’t overdone, so it was a fun thing. Some of the 3D bits that featured things shooting at you were a bit hard to see when they got really close, but perhaps that was by design? The real treat for seeing the film in 3D was the way the film started: with the 1953 Chip ‘n Dale short “Working for Peanuts”.
Overall the film was good time. I would suggest catching a 3D screening if you can. Be sure to post your own take on the film.
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