Therapist Reacts to THE WILD ROBOT

[@CinemaTherapyShow]

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[@MindMelding-t5e]

Accountability is an animal thing to . Accountability is really a form of Submission

[@kierlak]

Could we please do Ordinary People ? It's such a relevant film for this channel. And thank you for what you've been doing !!!

[@TheCarly16]

Can you please do Therapist Reacts to Sonic the Hedgehog (2020) and its two sequels?

[@inkdweller8584]

Please do Secret of Nimh

[@storytitan7027]

@@inkdweller8584Yes please yes

[@trinaq]

Yet another children's animation which doesn't talk down to its target audience, but beautifully addresses mature topics, namely empathy and forgiveness. When Roz glows pink after Brightbill hugs her, I happy cried, since she finally found one creature who wasn't scared of her.

[@CinemaTherapyShow]

Yes, this!!

[@magicdolphin3090]

Most Dreamworks animation is for all ages! We all can learn from even the simplest of messages, and I think some adults would benefit from re-learning these messages we saw all the time as kids.

[@PaigeRobins-ky4qc]

​@@CinemaTherapyShow amazing work I can tell you work hard on it 👍

[@PaigeRobins-ky4qc]

​@@magicdolphin3090 I hope you are doing well today 👍

[@tylercooper1551]

God damn I love you guys! I wish I had a friend that I could freely feel and express such beautiful feelings with

[@BeatricetheLynx]

10:28 Not only do her lenses open up when he says" you're not my mom" but her processing stops for a brief moment, you can see the little blue lines freeze.

[@drkn0ckers715]

YES!!!! I was so freaking happy when I noticed this during my second cinema viewing

[@ShahzebKhan-n3e]

Wow, I am impressed that you caught that

[@clarktooncrossing3975]

Turns out kindness IS a survival skill.

[@Acorn905]

This comment makes me so emotional and i love it

[@kiramortwilson7411]

Science backs that up too, believe it or not. I could name several studies.

[@FoxWithTheAngels]

@@kiramortwilson7411 Wait seriously?

[@IceMetalPunk]

@@FoxWithTheAngels Yep. Empathy evolved because reciprocal altruism is the optimal "strategy" -- in game theory lingo -- for the best chances of survival for a population overall. In other words, we feel others' pain and joy to motivate us to help each other, knowing they will do the same when we need it, and doing so keeps us all alive better than being selfish ever could. Of course, that only works if they *do* reciprocate and don't ignore their own empathy 😒 However, there's a study for that, too! 😁 A simulation pairing up every combination of 195 different strategies for either cooperation or betrayal found that, overall on average, the best strategy is (1) lead with trust/kindness, (2) if someone betrays you, punish them once for it, and (3) forgive them after one punishment and don't hold grudges.

[@TomatenUndZwiebelSuppe]

And wasn't there a study where a steep hill is perceived less steeper in our mind when we climb it with close friends?

[@chimeramanticore]

11:36 as an autistic person, a LOT of us really relate to robot characters, whether intentionally autistic-coded or not. I read Roz as intentionally autistic-coded too, and I feel like The Wild Robot can be very easily read as a story about disability in general, especially in regards to Brightbill and his struggle to learn to fly

[@aawillma]

I'm an ADHD mother who saw this movie with my ADHD mother and we both related so strongly to the concept of feeling entirely "unprogrammed" for parenthood. Feeling comfortable with our child in our own way, but as soon as we try to understand our "job" from the perspective of the wider world, we feel like a failure and a mistake. Our kids are different ages so we got emotional at different parts of the movie but we related so hard to both Roz and Brightbill in different ways.

[@nh1172]

Agreed! The 'loner' Fink finding friendship, Brightbill finding his own way to do things, Roz gaining connections and learning. I'm autistic and I relate to this movie so much. It's amazing.

[@Aaron_hindle]

Honestly I'm glad that I'm not the only one. Wall-e was the robot that i always related to as he was curious but had A job that he was really good at but always found everything interesting. Most days I feel more robot than human as the whole idea of people just doesnt make sense to me. It's weirdly comforting to know that im not the only robot with feelings.

[@tyrael303]

Yeah I’m autistic as well and I identified with Johnny 5 but that’s showing my age

[@standingbylife]

That's so TRUE. It's literally one of my concerns when I'm become a parent. I fear my hyperfixations will rub off on them and they… might not be able to make friends or I wouldn't know how to deal with other parents. Which is why I was crying at the end of the movie, because all I can do is love and teach them empathy & kindness. If they know that, that would be enough.

[@StickyTSF]

oh y'all are gonna KILL me this episode. I literally texted my mom after the film was done, thanking her for her hard work and sacrifices just for me over the years.

[@Freud_Sigmund]

Love your mother

[@PaigeRobins-ky4qc]

​@@Freud_Sigmund I hope you are doing well today 👍

[@joshuahancock2079]

Yep. I sobbed like a babe after the movie then called my mom. Very relatable.

[@hestiadumont725]

I wish I could have shared this with my mom, but she passed away just before it came out...

[@nabeelnaureen7283]

​@@hestiadumont725I'm really sorry for your loss. Hope you're doing okay, I'm sure your mother would have loved this movie.

[@BalthusHomewood]

This movie *devastated* the adults in the audience when I took the family littles to see it. Several grown men were sobbing. I was sobbing. Damn good movie.

[@Jarod-vg9wq]

I was to

[@unknownenomas]

It got me too

[@cyber_runner]

This movie made me sob so hard. Roz not only going through the process of learning how to feel emotions (which is already one of my favorite concepts in media), but also learning how to be a mother was such an emotional rollercoaster. And Brightbill learning that, while his birth family is gone, that he can still find solace in his found family is just as beautiful. The music, the voice acting, the animation, and the message made for a wonderful story that left my heart aching.

[@scoutkreed]

I work in a school and we read the first book to our students for summerschool It was an surprisingly rich story that most of them liked

[@cyber_runner]

@scoutkreed I want to read the book so bad. I read the first few chapters and I know that if I found that book when I was younger, I'd love it.

[@tobiasurey1434]

I was ALONE in the Cinema watching this. It was so 🎊 🎉

[@PaigeRobins-ky4qc]

​@@scoutkreed I hope you are doing well today 👍

[@PaigeRobins-ky4qc]

​@@cyber_runner I hope you are doing well today 👍

[@EmperorOfApathy]

16:37 I’m really glad you mention fawn response too, with it being the lesser known among the other types of conflict responses. For anyone who doesn’t know, fawn is when, in response to conflict, you adopt a people pleasing attitude to avoid the conflict or to make yourself less noticeable or aggravating in said conflict.

[@DerMoerpler]

I never heard of this! But it explains so much because that is my default reaction. I hate conflict and if I can't avoid it, I try to smooth things over as fast as possible.

[@chocolatesugar-lovage9678]

​@@DerMoerpler This is literally me when I'm working with a difficult customer 😅

[@lorettabes4553]

​@DerMoerpler yep, it's Fight, Flight, Freeze and Fawn.

[@bryt_knee]

22:06 Fink's speech gets me everytime 😭 the sad way he says "what if I need to tell you something and you're not here?" is exactly what I feel when I regret unsaid things to loved ones who have passed 💔

[@Unovakid24]

I honestly love how surprisingly dark and morbid this movie gets sometimes. Granted, it's accurately portraying nature, but there are things I never expected to see lol

[@Lickicker]

Life is dark and cruel but we gotta find some solace in the brighter moments.

[@dingusgoober]

The jokes in this movie are amazing. Not only are they actually funny jokes, but they help build the setting and tone.

[@methos1999]

@@dingusgoober Agreed!

[@IceMetalPunk]

...six kids.

[@tienshagallagher725]

i remember that one crow in the beginning getting beheaded. I was like, this is a kids movie?! But, well it wasnt portraied as really gruesome, but one doesnt see that in other movies, especially kids movies.

[@lavenderelf9809]

As an autistic woman who wants to adopt someday, this film resonated with me, Roz's journey into adopted parenthood gave me hope that when I do adopt, I can be a good mother to someone who needs one regardless of being autistic💜

[@thesoupofthebrain2446]

Emotions are hard. Autism is honestly something that helps me connect with my littles.

[@bunnylover2070]

I'm by all means no expert in childcare or a mother myself but trust me on one thing: As long as you love your child and care for it the best you can, it doesnt matter whether youre autistic or anything else. Children will return that love regardless ❤

[@methos1999]

I'm excited for you! IMHO (as a parent of two), anybody with the heart to adopt will make for a great parent.

[@jazzyl145]

There are a lot of kids that need love and someone to care so the fact that you want to give is something that should not be under valued ❤

[@leilei49-51]

I admire people like you a lot. Very few have enough emotional capacity, love and strength to care for a child not their own full-time and wholeheartedly. Good luck on your journey!

[@HomelessBeatroot-z8u]

When the movie revealed that it was happening in the future of our world, I started crying. I didn't realize why at first, but then it dawned on me-I didn't believe that in the future, we would still have wild places like the forest where it takes place. Roz's fight to save it and make a home is more relatable than I can handle.

[@dopplarwaves]

As a young mom with a 2 year old and environmental science degree I cannot tell you how much every aspect of this movie hit me right in the heart

[@Mattyboy-dn4oo]

22:02-22:05 That scene hit me the first time and even watching it on here I found myself tearing up. I really connected with Fink’s longing for connection and wanting someone that he can confide and put his trust in. That wasn’t something he felt like he was able to do with anyone in the forest until meeting Roz. So I related to that feeling of sadness that his first real connection with someone is potentially going away. However, he was able to find new relationships with the other animals in the woods who decided to allow him to open up to them. Also this scene was well acted by Pedro Pascal. Really that whole scene of Ross leaving got me teared up

[@madisonwhovian943]

I just realized that as the Mandalorian is talking about how much he'll miss his friend Maz Kanata, Luke Skywalker comes over and says, "you can talk to me."

[@_Nyxus_]

Fink really got me here too. I held it together until this very moment cause it hits so hard

[@TRONwuzhere82]

@@madisonwhovian943 🤣 Thanks! I totally didn't catch that when I saw the movie.

[@ShahzebKhan-n3e]

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[@graciemack2002]

11:31 I'm glad y'all brought up the possible neurodivergent metaphor in this film. As someone with ASD, I could very much see how Roz could be a metaphor for someone on the spectrum. At the same time, though, I've been hesitant to share that with others because of how being compared to a robot is typically offensive within the neurodivergent community. But you counterbalance that by reiterating how smart, empathetic, and caring Roz is in her own way, which I appreciate. I've also heard how Brightbill could be the autism metaphor because of how he struggles with others within his demographic and how he needs specialized help in order to achieve his goals. All of this I also agree with, I think he can be a metaphor for neurodivergence just as much as Roz. Honestly, it just gives me all the more reason to love them a ton!!

[@princerex9790]

I genuinly feel the same way with Data from Star Trek, and to be fair, is it our fault that media only gives these traits to beings that are not human? and when they are given to a human it's mostly used for emotional p*rnograpghy or as "Inspirational" movies for neurotypicals to enjoy? regardless, I absolutly adored Roz

[@ThePebble_20]

I think this is the first time a training montage has made so many people cry. I was surprised how heartfelt the sequence (the whole movie) was.

[@arbee89]

I've seen some people complain about the song, but I thought it did a perfect job of capturing the tone throughout the montage. 2 parts around this scene always wreck me: when he's flying with Thunderbolt through all the different posts that she set up and the following sequence when he's flying away with the flock and she's racing toward the edge to see him one last time. I'm absolutely gutted every time I watch it.

[@TwoFeathers203]

I watched this movie in theaters with my kids, sobbed, and kept thinking “I can’t wait until Cinema Therapy talks about this movie.” It was so beautiful.

[@Jarod-vg9wq]

I was thinking it to

[@animeslice7433]

They didn't show it but I love the scene where the old goose tells Ross that Bright Bill was never supposed to make even if he had his birth family he would have died and is only here because of Ross

[@FamilyGreen-k4w]

This scene hit me so hard, because I was a special needs baby. Immediately went to recommend this movie to my mom when the sort of special needs component registered for me. Also I was balling at that scene. Most of the movie, to be honest.

[@mffmoniz2948]

Yes, because he's much smaller than the other birds. Nature can be cruel. Some animals will not invest resources in a young with little chances.

[@sabrinasoriano]

as I am currently watching the wild robot, are y'all in my walls lmaoo

[@allexmussen9107]

Legit xD just last night my family watches it

[@DerMoerpler]

I watched it last night. Crazy timing.

[@Tobias.Sterling]

for real!! one of the first things my boss asked me today was if I'd watched the movie. I hadn't (no time) but since I don't work tomorrow I'd already planned on watching it after we talked about it. Then I check my phone and see the notification for this episode. Insane timing

[@Fijilost]

Again, a robot movie that teaches us how to feel, how to be more human. How to love. Wall-E is my favorite Pixar movie and this has climbed up the rank of my favorite dreamworks movie. I knew the moment the trailer released it would be a fantastic movie and yet still has shocked me to my core. Multiple times I’ve cried, felt, laughed, and smiled. The fox is relatable to me as well because I attach myself to people who allow me to speak and make me feel heard. Which is ironic that my last name is Volpe. Which means fox in Italian. I fell in love with Fink cause it felt like a story for me inside of a larger story. It was beautiful.

[@TRONwuzhere82]

Well said. I totally related to Fink as well. This truly was such a gorgeous movie, for so many reasons.

[@SaucyJTD]

This movie was just beautiful. I cried for the last two-thirds of the movie. I'm so happy to see you guys cover this with such empathy and understanding. Also, that possum family was a welcome distraction from all the feels 😂.

[@trinaq]

@@SaucyJTD Precisely, I loved this film so much, as did my little cousins. It holds great themes of empathy and found family, my favourite tropes.

[@SaucyJTD]

Also, I'm so happy to see that Alan's talk about narrative and empathy stayed in. It ended in Alan fashion, of course, for he is who he is, and we appreciate him for that. It's just such an excellent point.

[@unnamedracer9757]

“Crushing obligation” is wild 😂 *and accurate

[@reneehunt5590]

"Kindness is a Survival Skill." This is my favorite takeaway from this film amongst it's many themes. That yes, Life is a 'dog eat dog' world and it is often ruthlessly cruel. But when people (and animals/robots) put aside our differences and work together, we become stronger and live better lives. This film is so beautiful.

[@ji_ji_]

i think one of the coolest details is when Roz voice modulation changes when she's being more human.

[@3Kings_Industries]

I lost my wife in 2020, during Covid's rampant rise. I was left to raise our then, 2yo son. Becoming a single parent in the midst of the such a global catastrophe seemed so different, b/c there were less resources available for me. Thankfully, I had a strong family support system, that I purposefully established w/ my wife when we're expecting our first child. But, it was still tough. Raising my child, basically alone, has been trying, but even without a manual, I've been able to figure it out. Task acquired. My son picked this film out for our birthday theater pick. I was not prepared for how amazing of a film this was. We both learned an amazing amount about ourselves from this beautifully emotional film.

[@CodyErekson1]

I saw this and said to myself "oh no, I'm about to cry." Sure enough, before he was even done saying Squarespace...

[@crysthemist]

14:47 YES!! The score for this movie alone made me cry while I was doing homework. It’s very deep and moving. It’s similar to the HTTYD soundtrack in that the main theme’s melody is relatively simple so it gets stuck in your head, but there’s so much instrumentation under that that increases the depth of the music and makes it orchestrationally interesting. The “You Don’t Have To” song is my favorite because it speaks the characters’ insecurities and grows in size as they are comforted. The ethereal sounding vocals near the end of that song tie it and the movie’s message together perfectly as well

[@vivsevs1087]

HTTYD and Wild Robot are without a doubt two movies in their own league in terms of storytelling, character development and score. Both incredible movies made with so much care and at the top of my list.

[@Meagan-q2s]

Fun fact: both of those movies were directed by the same person! (Chris Saunders I believe)

[@BatAmerica]

I love how the film tackles Roz and Brightbill's bond. Despite being so different, their love is pure, so it connects beyond any singular nation or creed. My favorite example is during the Kiss The Sky montage. The lyrics reflect Roz's internal fear of change and externalize the power of parenthood. In a sense, the lyrics are the theme of this movie while also serving as a delightful scene that general audiences connect with.

[@3crowsinatrenchcoat]

My mother went to see this twice with her disabled kids. Don't think I've seen her cry so much at a movie before

[@noobsybot9926]

A scene you guys didn’t bring up that makes me cry every time I see it is when Roz and BB are falling from the ship and Roz looks down at her son and sees him as a baby to him growing up. This gets me because my mom always says that when she looks at me all she can see is the baby she held in her arms.😭

[@gradyvasil8423]

My little baby just came into the world a few days ago. He is my first baby, and has an older sister who is still adjusting to me being in her life. We watched this movie in theaters when it came out. It was such a great bonding experience for us as a family. I love this movie so much, it has helped bring my family that much closer together and as a new member of the house it strikes a special cord for me. I really cant wait for all the years to come as our family becomes even more unified.

[@laurakenney8]

Yours is a beautiful story. Thank you for sharing it with us. I hope for continuing bonding for your family!

[@madigangang]

Watching this in the thick of trying to parent with neurodiversity and generational trauma absolutely wrecked me. Having to work past my “programming” for my kids is a huge task. “What happened was not your fault, but what you did to try to fix it is everything.” Good heck, that line got me sobbing in the theater. All that generation trauma wasn’t anyone’s fault, but the programming kept getting passed on. My own parent constantly threw in my face how I didn’t have it as bad as them and I should be singing their praises because of it. Never mind how much they were damaging me in the process. Brightbill had to say that to me, because I know my kids shouldn’t have to; if I do right by them, I will have healed enough to not pass on the programming anymore. That’s heavy and not a child’s job for a parent. But this movie helped me live it out and feel less alone in my journey.

[@dopplarwaves]

Beautifully said. I felt the same way when I heard it too 💖

[@visualsweets]

Yes, so beautifully said. I’m proud to have raised a beautiful loving, caring, and respectful son. I managed not to pass any generational trauma onto him. I feel that I accomplished a big goal in my life.

[@qfkex]

I went to watch this movie spontaneously with my mom one weekend just because my sisters were away for a few hours and we had nothing better to do. I thought it would be just a silly kids movie, but now I definitely don't regret it. The movie is the definition of a family movie, there was something for kids to find fun, for the parents that came with them, and in the end we were all moved and perhaps looked at each other a little differently after we left the theatre. It's beautiful both in terms of story and visuals, and I can definitely see it being the best movie of 2024

[@Donasaur7734]

I went and saw this with a few friends and we all cried like babies. None of us have nor want kids, and we still were just not ready for this. Absolute masterpiece!

[@FishareFriendsNotFood972]

"Becoming more than we were programmed to do", what a lovely concept, for robots and people alive!

[@rachelfay9582]

Just yesterday I was thinking Cinema Therapy should do an episode on “The Wild Robot” and BOOM

[@CinemaTherapyShow]

Boom! 💥

[@matthewquach2705]

​​@@CinemaTherapyShow Coincidentally, I just happened to watch The Wild Robot on the same day this video was uploaded.

[@katienielsen7532]

Your review channel was the reason I took my son to see this movie in theaters, and now I need to go buy the DVD and watch it again and again.

[@CinemaTherapyShow]

That's wonderful! Thanks for watching that channel and this one. :)

[@aprilwebb6042]

I'm a high functioning autistic woman (diagnosed with Asperger's Syndrome in high school). I thought my life would just be working my office job & spoiling my sister's & friends' kids. I thought it was probably for the best that I wasn't a mom. But a few years ago, I met my husband & surprise! I had a beautiful honeymoon baby girl. I still wasn't sure I could handle being a mom, but I just try my best & learn from my mistakes. This movie just spoke to me so much, from not being programmed to be a mom (crushing obligation! 😂), not fitting in & approaching emotion analytically, but most definitely having emotions, to just loving my daughter so much & feeling the love that my parents have for me🥹

[@aceofaces0007]

@8:00 I relate to what Alan is saying SO MUCH about the power and value of storytelling, as a guide on learning compassion and empathy. I always knew there was some kind of correlation between my love of storytelling, and my virtues, but to hear that there is actually causation at work, that reinforces so much about myself.

[@v1ct0r_4]

The greatest duo of all, a professional filmmaker that needs therapy, and a licensed therapist that.. needs.... film making?

[@CinemaTherapyShow]

Pretty much, he needs movies!

[@BlackNarutoLOL]

Just saw the movie Flow, who beat out the Wild Robot and Inside Out 2 at the Golden Globe. I hope they do an episode of that movie as well. It was so beautiful.

[@Pomshka]

This!!!

[@1kaz1]

The director said it's about his own struggles learning to collaborate with other people so there's a psychological analysis to be had for sure

[@BlackNarutoLOL]

@ I know. I am high with the movie now, and I wish they would talk about it. Not only because it is great, but because it is so different.

[@vivsevs1087]

Oh wow I somehow hadn't even heard of this movie until your comment. Adding it to my list.

[@BlackNarutoLOL]

@ Just a heads-up. It's not for everyone, but I would probably recommend it to all. The experience of watching it is worth it, even if you don't think it is a good movie. Probably more art than movie now that I think about it.

[@WizardOfCause]

I absolutely loved this movie. I heard Josh Brolin say he weeps at every animated movie. When it's stuff like this, it's hard not to. That being said though, this is a "don't think about it too hard" thing, which I have trouble with. Roz making peace amongst all of the creatures of that island or landmass was touching, but you also realize in short order she totally destroyed the ecology. The bear will still need to kill and eat some of his new friends. As will the fox. The beaver will be fine, because he's Matt Berry and Matt Berry never loses. But in general, 10/10 for me. Loved this film and think I might just watch it again.

[@TRONwuzhere82]

Nah, hopefully they ALL become vegetarians. I don't want to think about them returning to their "programming" because it's just too heartbreaking.

[@ImperialWarrior6490]

Ever since this film came out, I've waited and waited for you both to react to this because this film is STUFFED with emotion and love from the animators! And I am so, so, so, so, so, so, SO happy you both enjoyed it! ❤

[@magdalenajasinska4668]

I love the second meaning of this movie that advocates for ecology: As we may notice the San Francisco Bridge is underwater and the island seems to be a remaining piece of land where only animals survived.. The quote about "becoming more than your programme" and behaviour of the animals at the island facing the strong winter is actually a reflaction about humans: will we unite despite our differences in order to save our planet? Will we be able to give up our shopping, eating habits that are so deeply rooted in us? Amazing movie, especially for parents and young adults leaving the home

[@benjaminbrown568]

You guys have to an episode about Transformers One. I don't care if you talk about Optimus or Megatron, just PLEASE don't sleep on this masterpiece

[@Puckaboo]

YAY IM SO HAPPY YOURE MAKING AN EPISODE ABOUT THIS MOVIE ❤❤❤ I cried like 6 times during the movie

[@vivsevs1087]

i gasped w excitement when i saw it on my home page

[@roguetheotter]

also, in mentioning the way that Roz processes emotion, all i can think about is Tech from the Bad Batch - "I may process moments and thoughts differently, but it does not mean that I feel any less than you."

[@evanweaver1060]

I’m a funeral director and i unfortunately learned about this movie through a family i worked with. They came to us after their 6-year-old passed away a couple months ago (i won’t mention his name for privacy reasons). It was his favorite movie and they took him to see it whenever he asked them to. I promised myself i’d watch it in his honor. I didn’t have the opportunity to see it until very recently. But there’s a scene where the goose succeeds and leaves the island to join and eventually lead the flock. And i found myself tearing up much more than i probably would’ve had i not helped that family through that terrible moment in their life. And i think it’s because i saw that boy in the goose. He was able to leave this world for a better life after overcoming so many more challenges than others. He sadly had to leave the people who loved him behind because they couldn’t join him on his next journey, but the love will always remain there between them and in both their hearts. And they both knew that one day, they’d see each other again - someway, somehow, that love would persist and reconnect them.

[@SecretAgentBob0]

I watched this movie on my flight leaving family at Christmas, and I wish I had known the emotional bomb I was releasing as I was in full tears on that plane. The parallels to my own journey were so strongly felt, that I made sure to call her when I got off the plane to tell her that I loved her.

[@joshuahancock2079]

Watching this movie was one of the great emotional movie-going experiences of my life. My mom had to leave my father when I was very young, and she was left to raise 4 kids on her own for the next decade of her life. This movie made me realize how lonely and isolating that must have been. Almost no one plans to be a parent alone. My mom never expected to be a single parent and to have to take on that responsibility without the support of a loving spouse. Seeing Roz’s struggle with unexpected parenting helped me realize that raising a child can also be… alienating. Suddenly you have put your whole being into raising this person who you cannot fully understand and who cannot fully understand you. But somehow, even if you are entirely different from one another, you are everything to eachother. I got emotional many times watching this film. And I cried for a while afterwards. Then I called mom, and I thanked her for taking in the burden of single parenthood to raise and protect me and my siblings. I owe everything to her sacrifice. And she is everything to me because of that.

[@andianderson3017]

At 8:30 I admit you caught me off guard. I read like books were oxygen when I was a kid. I couldn’t tell you why. It felt like life. Originally I thought I wanted to be an author because I wanted to do for others what those books had done for me. But now a bit later in life (I’m 38) I’ve made a career change to become a therapist. I was never that great of a writer. But my love for stories is not going to waste, not at all. Narrative therapy is even a thing:) Thanks for that little factoid.

[@Futurebound_jpg]

Im an adopted kid, who’s autistic, adhd, and a naturally flamboyant personality, im an outcast in so many ways, and there are SO MANY messages in this movie that hit right to the core. I genuinely think this is up there with the other BEST animated movies of all time, like how to train your dragon

[@matthewquach2705]

Strangely enough, Both How To Train Your Dragon and this movie were directed by the same person

[@katmissmatch7226]

this was my favorite movie from last year too, as an autistic parent it spoke to me on so so many levels. its simply beautiful ive lost track of how many times ive watched it already

[@misselizabethbennetp2185]

Oh my word this movie brought me to tears 😭 Especially the part where Fink finally breaks and expresses his need for Roz as she’s leaving…

[@samuelrobles3737]

The part about this movie that made me cry was slowly watching roz begin to breakdown, physically, and yet she chooses to ignore it or barely deal with it so she can fulfill her task. As an adult now who sees my parents for who they are and who they were I feel deep sadness knowing what they sacrificed for me.

[@matthewjones6786]

As someone who’s semi-disabled and has parents who have never given up on me… I mean, of course this resonated with me. Especially love the scene of Roz talking to another Roz unit, what a brilliant way to contextualize an inner monologue/checking in with yourself.

[@thelightstuff9478]

I feel The Wild Robot is the Anti-Bambi... but not in a derogatory way to either film. Bambi is about the harmony and beauty of an untouched ecosystem, and how beautiful the cycle of life is when it exists for its own sake. The humans infringe on both out of carelessness and greed, and the humans in The Wild Robot prioritize themselves as well. But Ros, programmed with The Ideal version of humanity, pack bonds the whole forest and takes them out of brutal instincts to a level of being greater than themselves. :)

[@garrettday3892]

Pedro pascal as a voice actor is top tier!

[@paintbrushjewel]

This movie is one of those that goes down in my brain as beautiful and important. In so many ways so many of us fear that we lack the empathy, the skills, the capability to do something in some way, but it's about *trying*.

[@jayklopfenstien590]

As someone who was raised by an entirely neroudivergent household I connected to this movie so much, brightbill especially. With him having a smaller bady and being tonot have the accesibility he needs reflects my own disability and roz finding a way to accommodate that is a lot like what my mom does.Not only that but being an outcast just based on how brightbill was raised by someone who sees the world different than most people, made it a lot more empathetic to watch. And it means a lot that you pointed this out. Great episode guys :)

[@MrsDrewry]

I love this movie so much. My husband died when our daughter was 3, turning 4. She’s 10 now, and everyday she surprises me.

[@SkellyMan69420]

I’m not crying There’s just something in my eyes Both of them At the same time

[@aadretachakraborty5292]

Alan is sooooo right about reading books and watching film. It helps you to form a perspective... And that's necessary to sustain life. Also to consider other people's perception. That's necessary. I paused the video to comment it... Now going to complete the video. Also, can you guys please review on before series and another animated flow?! Can you, can you!!! Pleaseeee!

[@dots_com1386]

As someone who was adopted at 1 years old, I resonated so much with this movie. It was a beautiful mix of playful, funny, heartfelt, confronting and artistry. Incredible movie and truly the best of 2024.

[@PickledRamona]

18:03 yesss something I noticed in the world is that there’s a distinct lack of empathy, forgiveness, and patience in the world. Some of that is very much deserved. And i absolutely understand it. I too have pulled back on my own patience and forgiveness. But I feel it’s made the hate between everyone grow and it makes our relationships tear apart so much easier. This movie has helped me decide to live life with more forgiveness and empathy. (Not dismissing abusers obviously)

[@wombat4191]

I just watched this movie last night, and now you guys react to it? That's quite the timing. One of the most touching films I've seen in recent years. And the animation is gorgeous. Dreamworks was really cooking here.

[@CinemaTherapyShow]

Dreamworks really was!

[@corasavage6849]

Every time I watch you guys, you make my heart stretch. Thank you.

[@CinemaTherapyShow]

You're so kind. Thanks for watching! 😊

[@raeg1100]

One of the moments that really got me was at the start of the movie when Roz first came to the island, and was desperately searching for a task. She was shunted out of everything she knew, and in a place where no one wanted the skills that she used to define herself as useful/good. As someone who deeply cares about helping others, it can be a hard thing to face when the help others need is not the type that you are used to or expect to give.

[@arbee89]

I saw this in theatres twice: once with my son and once with a friend. Both times, I was absolutely wrecked in several places throughout. The visuals and sound aside (which are stunning in their own right), but this truly is a master class of a film in teaching that kindness *is* a survival skill, contrary to what Fink tells Roz toward the beginning. The character growth, the willingness to candidly and openly talk about death as a part of life, the ideas of found family and being yourself ("fly like you, not like them")... I could go on for a long time talking about how needed this story was. I've purchased the first book and will be reading it to my son soon. I can't wait!

[@WinterIsWelcome]

I have never wanted an animated movie to win best animated picture more. This movie brought me to tears at multiple parts. I don’t even think you need to be a parent necessarily to feel the emotion of attachment when someone you care for has profound mental/physical growth. Beautiful film and story.

[@AFinch60]

I loved this movie. First movie I saw in theaters with my roommates, and while living away from home. Thank you guys for covering it.

[@HomelessBeatroot-z8u]

My wife and I are neurodivergent and we both credit who we are, our love for people and nature, our ambitions, and our moral compass to narratives. They saved us when nothing else could. Before we had each other. Thank you for acknowledging the power of stories. You are doing God's work here.

[@rabidsmiles]

This one had me bawling more than 4 times when we saw it...I mean straight up just bawling not able to hide it in the theater.

[@lilac951]

I wasn't expected I would cry half of the movie 🥺🥹

[@guadalupe15151997]

Such a powerful message you give in this video, guys! As always, great job! This is exactly what society needs

[@CinemaTherapyShow]

Thanks so much!

[@swiatowidciesslak6249]

To me this movie have another, metaphorical meaning: It's a story about growing up. At first Roz do only what she was "told" to - just like a kid (do your homework, behave, pass the exams, ect). Than she's more like young adult, which have to make their own desisions for the first time. Than she start to questioned existing order and her role in it. And finaly she's making reasonable, mature decysions. Does it make sence?

[@heathercontois4501]

I would say the first step in knowing how to be a parent, is knowing your ready to put someone else's life before your own for a very long time.

[@Astrolionking]

IVE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS VIDEO!!! I watched this movie with my stepmom who watched me grow from an anxious and quiet middle schooler to a full grown adult who likes alt fashion and art. This movie made her cry and I was just mesmerized by this film, it has changed my life. Also as a neurodivergent person, I’m so happy you agree that Roz can be seen as a parent with autism.

[@CinnaBunArt]

19:43 My mom struggled with alcohol for a long time, thankfully since then she’s recovered and she’s been sober for a couple of years now. But a lot of bad came out of that. Trauma that I’m still or just now dealing with. But she genuinely has given it her all to do and be better. And I never quite knew how to articulate those feelings until I heard this. I was really stuck in that black and white way of thinking about forgiveness, that I never considered anything else. This video and movie is wonderful, and that discussion has brought a whole new way of thinking since I’ve heard it. Amazing as always! ❤

[@adengo5246]

I love that over time just like beast in the beauty and the beast, her voice becomes more human, more fluid and with UPS and downs in tonality and less robotic...awesome detail

[@austinhanks7835]

98% on Rotten Tomatoes?!? This should be on the 100% club! This should be in the conversation of top 20 films ever. What do you have above it? Citizen Kane, Casablanca, Godfather, Wizard of Oz, Schindler's List, Singing in the Rain, Shawshank, LOTR, Psycho, 12 Angry Men, Star Wars(?), Forrest Gump(?), Back to the Future(?), Jaws(?), It's a Wonderful Life(?), Dark Knight(?), 2001(?). ...

[@BoromirTolkien]

Yes, absolutely loved this. So well done and a children's story. Amazing.

[@loiracitr]

I need to meet the people who gave this movie a negative rating

[@sundragon7703]

I thought "The Wild Robot" was the strongest contender for an Oscar. Then I saw Flow that dialog free film from Europe about a cat and its party.. The Wild Robot probably is a strong second.

[@loiracitr]

Shout out to the whole cast, Lupita did an amazing job - all of the cast was great

[@CinemaTherapyShow]

Absolutely agree!

[@birdajet]

Aaaah. A mistake to watch this on my lunch break 😂 i cried so much when i watched this in theater and I'm crying again. Thank you for such a beautiful video on the movie ♡

[@CinemaTherapyShow]

Did you order salty tears with your lunch? 😂

[@perfectlyhopeless]

The fact that this soundtrack is the first feature length work from this composor is actually incredible to me, the music is so gorgeous

[@Toonwalla2010]

I loved that Roz not only became more human-like through the movie with the changes to her voice, but by the end she gains her own "fur" of moss over her body after the winter thaws. It's a nice design detail that shows how even though at her core she's her own person (or robot), through her kindness, she became a truly accepted member of her community on the island.

[@philix9285]

I went to this movie with my mom like a month after moving out and I'm only 17, so my way, our way, is a little unconventional. I cried maybe 6 times during the whole thing and she did too. In some sense, I was Bright Bill to her. And when he asks for a little push when he's flying off with the crew, she cried a lot. We talked about it afterwards and she asked if she failed to give me that last push. That movie DEFINITELY helped us talk to each other and was kind of therapeutic for us tbh. It's probably my favorite movie, like, ever. Thank you soooo much for reacting to it

[@Z-Strike026]

11:21 I like there’s an A113 in Roz’s eye socket.

[@pawea1347]

I watched this movie twice in cinema. First time with my dear friend. I cried during migration scene (I lost my father, when I was almost six, and raised by my mother, siblings and grandparents), he cried during Fink's goodbye. It was one of the few movies, that made my cry. "The Wild Robot" already has a special place in my heart. Truly one of the best movies in 2024. Thank You Chris Sanders, and thanks for Your reaction. You are amazing.

[@kayleighdriessen]

It's so brilliant to see both the parental figure and child grow throughout this movie.

[@TheKOzality]

This might be my favorite movie of all time (no hyperbole). I watched it with my son and it's a very special memory. It was so intelligently written, voiced, animated, and scored. As a parent it resonated with me so deeply, as many of the points you provided in your reaction. I think for this movie, with such a strong theme of parenthood, but especially motherhood - it would have been to include a guest who is a mother - to add an additional perspective. I know it wouldn't be feasible to bring a guest on for every movie, but you've got a great track record of guests, and this would have been a great one to add to. Love what you all do.

[@Toniinthepanicroom]

That makes 3 times a robot ripped my heart out now

[@MovieFan1912]

I’m guessing the other two times were with WALL-E and The Iron Giant?

[@Toniinthepanicroom]

@ make that 4 then. Iron giant WALL-E and baymax in Big hero 6

[@squidminion3801]

I went to see this in the cinema with several of my colleagues after work, and there was not a single dry eye. There was a row of at least four of us crying, ugly sobbing, and I cried for the last 45 minutes....just watching the snippets here made me tear up again! It was so good!

[@3Kings_Industries]

15:35 great call on the humable theme, my 6yo asks for it nightly. He uses the music as a cue when I give him art time, or playtime. He still requests the music, about 8mo after seeing the film a single time in theater.

[@elliotgandersen]

I watched Castle in Sky last night and it’s amazing how much inspiration Roz took from the robot in that film. The little dots in the middle of the face, losing purpose and being lost to nature, and even at 18:13 is almost the same pose as when we see the robot dead. But the neat thing is, is it doesn’t feel like a rip off, it feels like an homage. They are both distinct but related.

[@Mayrishka]

Wild Robot is such a beautiful movie, it has become one of my favorites of all time. It's just a breath of fresh air in today's animation, it stands out so much and the story is just as beautiful as the visuals. Brilliant. And it made me cry a ton. I'm so glad you guys did an episode on it, thank you!

[@CinemaTherapyShow]

You're so welcome. Thanks for watching!

[@sunnyshine715]

I'VE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS!!! The Wild Robot was an INCREDIBLE movie that made me cry SEVERAL times when i watched it. my mom and i absolutely ADORED it and im so glad you guys made a vid on it!

[@SnepBlepVR]

im a transwoman, im almost 30 and watched this movie with my partners, one of whom is transmale, and i couldnt stop crying. the message of the movie being despite our differences we can find a family and survive. the message hit me in my soul from the first moments to the last. it is my favorite movie of all time. maybe im a little nerdy because of that(i know i am okay im a heccin nerd) but there was not 1 single moment in this movie where i didnt feel seen.

[@andrewkuldip8785]

I need to know how you both felt about that whole training montage Brightbill did with the song. That whole thing melted my heart and I was misty-eyed when all the geese flew away and Roz chased them after her task was completed.