The Mitchells vs. the Machines centers on a gifted, imaginative young woman who possesses a close-knit family but struggles to connect with them and seeks acceptance and authenticity. As she pursues this goal, unexpected events unfold, familial conflicts arise, and things quickly spiral out of control. The film weaves together familiar themes—such as parents failing to understand their children, individuals str…

It seems fitting that as governments grapple over defence spending percentages, this film highlights how little use military might will be when humanity faces a truly existential crisis. Specifically, what happens when the internet goes down? Imagine how much of our world would cease to function without that constant signal. Our water, power, and even food are all managed by systems dependent on technology – systems …

It's an acceptable film; I don’t foresee a repeat viewing, though I could suggest it to others. I anticipated this would be a Dreamworks production, so seeing Sony as the lead studio was unexpected. The narrative of this robot-themed apocalypse felt like a strange mix of familiar animated films—those featuring robots, fractured families, and conflicts between companies. Although these are all solid component…

When deciding whether to add a movie to my watchlist, I consider many things—the genre, the plot summary, the cast, directors, and screenwriters. Sometimes just a familiar name is enough to convince me to give a film a try. Producers or executives rarely influence this decision for me, though. Phil Lord and Christopher Miller have directed, written, and produced some of my favorite animated movies over the last decad…