'The Wild Robot' review: Robot vs wild epic that transforms stereotypes


By AGENCY

The new goose hunting decoy wasn't very convincing. — Photos: UIP Malaysia

With two published sequels ready and waiting, DreamWorks Animation has a franchise in the works with The Wild Robot, a big success in its first weekend. It’s good, too.

Based on the first of three books by writer-illustrator Peter Brown, the feature runs on the same spirit of well-paced adventure and strategic shifts in mood found in the first How to Train Your Dragon, or in a more openly comic vein, the first Kung Fu Panda.

9 10

Summary:

An instant classic

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!

Next In Entertainment

Michelle Pfeiffer plays put-upon mom in Christmas movie Oh. What. Fun.
Donnie Wahlberg brings 'Blue Bloods' character to Boston in new series 'Boston Blue'
'Boston Blue' review: Comfy as an old shoe, but pinches in places
British porn star fined, faces imminent Bali deportation
Actor Mark Wahlberg spent months memorising Mandarin lines for 'The Family Plan 2'
Judi Dench believes Harvey Weinstein has ‘done his time’ for rape
Erra Fazira, Ezwan Zain tie the knot
Miss Universe 2025 Fatima Bosch returns to Mexico sans homecoming party, tries to dodge media
HK star Cecilia Cheung breaks down in court over RM6mil lawsuit: 'Unfair to me'
Macaulay Culkin shares ‘elevator pitch’ for new ‘Home Alone’ sequel

Others Also Read