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Meet the Robinsons By Richard W. Kozak, Jr.  |
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 In the past decade or so in the age of traditional animation and computer animation accepted as a true form of cinematic expression, audiences have become more astute, technically savvy, and increasingly protective of their disposable entertainment dollar.
Way back in the 1990’s, Disney/Pixar could just about churn out any “family” fare and said piece would be almost assured of making a gazillion at the box office along with the prerequisite video, DVD, and marketing connections. By early in the 2000’s, something had changed.
With audiences more and more discerning at to what they would pay to watch or buy to entertain, the industry took quite a while to “come around” to exactly what they felt audiences wanted. Perhaps the best example was the mega-gigantic Disney Corporation, who after stinker after stinker changed strategy.
This brings us to Disney’s “Meet the Robinsons”. Sure it’s replete with the usual Disney cliché or strange need to have a character with no mother figure, but anyway I digress.
Based on the book “A Day with Wilbur Robinson”, “Meet the Robinsons” tells the story of Lewis a brilliant outcast who only wants to, somehow, belong. The film relates Lewis’s, brilliant but poignant, reasons for his longings.
He meets Wilbur Robinson and is needed for a special reason somewhere in the future. The meaning of this film goes hand in hand with beautiful new technology that gives the characters a new, almost “3 D” like quality.
With voice over work by the likes of Adam West, Tom Selleck, Angela Bassett, Kelly Ripa, and Steve Zahn, there’s enough star power associated with the film for one to take notice. Add in the Danny Elfman soundtrack and a cornucopia of modern pop songs to give enough hip and trendy atmosphere, and “Meet the Robinsons” is a winner.
“Meet the Robinsons” works for both the young and old alike and earns a hearty four out of five peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. |
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