Meet the Robinsons (2007)
1h 35m | PG-13
Lewis, a brilliant young inventor, is keen on creating a time machine to find his mother, who abandoned him in an orphanage. Things take a turn when he meets Wilbur Robinson and his family.
Director: Stephen J. Anderson
Studio: Walt Disney Pictures
Genre: Animation, Comedy, Family
Video: 720p
Cast
Daniel Hansen
as Lewis (voice)
Jordan Fry
as Lewis (voice)
Wesley Singerman
as Wilbur (voice)
Matthew Josten
as Michael 'Goob' Yagoobian (voice)
Stephen J. Anderson
as Bowler Hat Guy / Grandpa Bud / Tallulah (voice)
Tom Selleck
as Cornelius Robinson (voice)
Reviews
There's great potential there with the concept, but <em>'Meet the Robinsons'</em> feels convoluted and rushed. The first hour of this is boring, once the (admittedly good) turn comes it does slightly improve. If you take out the main parts of this, you'll hold some good stuff - the message, the twist, the means are just some of them. Sadly, everything that surrounds the positive things set it back. The cast aren't great either. It's cool to see a Disney film, especially from this era and before, give new voices a chance; rather than giving roles to the usual suspects. Unfortunately, none of this cast are memorable - at least to me. Matthew Josten has one or two funny bits as Goob, they could've done more with him. Animation-wise it's largely fine, though a few moments haven't aged incredibly. The end song from Rob Thomas is nice. All in all, however, this isn't a film I can honestly say I enjoyed. I wouldn't be opposed to a remake, if they ironed the execution out.