167. The Wild Robot Review

Talking SMAC: Superheroes, Movies, Animation & Comics

Josh & Alex review The Wild Robot. The adaptation of the beloved children's book by Peter Brown.

We explore its stunning animation, story of a robot's journey to survive in the wild, and the emotional themes of nature, technology, and self-discovery. Is it a must-see or pass? Let's find out!

• (0:01) Terrible impressions and compound words
• (3:22) 2 Blokes from Blighty promo discussion
• (5:39) The Wild Robot impressions and family friendliness in movies + Josh can't count to 4
• (13:53) Praise for Lupita Nyong'o, Pedro Pascal, Catherine O'Hara, Matt Berry & the rest of the voice cast (that includes you, Mark Hamill)
• (18:46) Where's The Wild Robot merch, Dreamworks? We need Brightbill plushies
• (22:12) Obligatory 'A Goofy Movie' and 'The Three Amigos' references
• (27:49) Buy physical media, please. SMAC-rating
• (30:24) Spoilers - while mild, there are spoilers. Love, death, grief in children's movies
• (36:52) If the Oscars were today.... and Josh hates Shrek
• (44:45) Alex's gallows humor wish
• (47:09) Wrap up + what is Tumblr?

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