Robot Dreams Is a Secret Masterpiece

Bonus video from your regular Simpsons content. This is a review of 2023's Oscar-nominated animated film Robot Dreams. First 7-8 minutes is spoiler free, then spoilers afterward.
Go check it out on Hulu (or wherever it is streaming later)!
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6:08 "Soothing Rain" (Animal Crossing) by Jamphibious
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7:46 “Lost Forever” (Final Fantasy VI) by Krank
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11:40 “Baby Dreams of Lost Civilizations” (Paper Mario: TTYD) by Lemonectric
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13:58 “Like a Dream” (Dark Souls II) by RoeTaKa
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16:02 “Dan's Ice Cream Truck” (Street Fighter Alpha 2) by Joshua Morse & posu yan
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19:56 "Letting Go" (Animal Crossing) by OA
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23:10 “September (8-bit/Chiptune)” by sen-pi
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[@TheRealJims]

The KZbin algorithm kinda buried my non-Simpsons videos, but I had to make this one anyway. Robot Dreams is such a damn good film and if doing this video causes someone else to discover a new favorite, then the effort is all worth it. Neon's rollout of this film was an absolute disaster and am glad it is finally on streaming. Also, I like how I did an entire video ranking the 2023 animated films and then I didn't get to see my favorite until 2024. 😬

[@DigiRangerScott]

It is so bullshit that your Animated Films of 2023 video did so poorly but I hope it doesn’t discourage you

[@sonzillamariocraft]

A TheRealJims video on Robot Dreams was not on my... Life bingo card, yet here we are.

[@DirtiestDMusic]

Your animated reviews are always a good time. I'd love to see Pixar Perfect make a return. There are so many movies to cover!

[@nominal654]

Glad you make this video even if think its not gonna super well. Fostering passion is essential for maintaining quality output and sanity while on this platform. Every youtuber should make at least video for themselves every once in a while,

[@bmeht]

how do you feel about earthbound

[@hopeimfunny]

Watched it and literally said out loud "this had better not be a bittersweet meditation on letting go and moving on." Cried a bunch. Thanks for the rec, sir!

[@TheRealJims]

Thanks for checking it out! Sorry I couldn't foreshadow the bittersweetness more in the review. I struggled figuring out a way to describe it without totally giving away how the movie ends

[@monkey-network]

I like that Rascal never learns of Robot's life before the dump, but it never felt like he needed to know for their bond to work. The film knows how to shift between the impersonal and personal in regards of living, just like a dream.

[@Pleebus]

Did the Simpsons Robots video lead to this.....

[@SomeLuminoth]

Simpsons did it.... first?

[@BB-te8tc]

I love the implication that both sides move on happily. Real life is like this sometimes, and while it hits us introverted lonely people especially hard sometimes since we don't have all that many friends to lose, you're right that the correct way to handle it is to just keep going and not let it bog you down too long.

[@dreaming_caiman]

I'm very impressed that Spanish film makers were able to make the setting feel so authentically American. And yet it's message is so universal.

[@TheRealJims]

I didn't get to talk about this (video was getting long) but totally agree! I honestly would have never guessed this was a Spanish production, because the film has such an American vibe. Can really tell that Pablo Berger enjoyed his time living in New York

[@Boxhemia]

We are all living in America

[@Johnny2Cellos]

I can't believe we got 3 animated movie masterpieces last year, this thing is unbelievable. So glad you made a video about it

[@TheRealJims]

2023 was an embarrassment of riches. Literally any of those 3 films would win the animation Oscar in many other years 🏆

[@stevedomique9278]

What's the three I need to add them to my list :(

[@TheRealJims]

​@@stevedomique9278 The Boy and the Heron, Across the Spider-Verse, & Robot Dreams (There was also the anime film The First Slam Dunk that didn't even get nominated, that was also excellent)

[@NamelessInternaut]

Nimona TMNT Mutant Mayhem Robot Dreams The Peasants Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse There were more than just 3

[@keiviroque5666]

@@TheRealJims I would also like to add Blue Giant. Another anime film that was spectacular.

[@Scarletpach]

The Real Jims is in danger of growing stale. I'm taking it to strange new robotic places.

[@CarterJ9]

Number 0...[burrrp]...Number 1 [burrrrp]...

[@gameboy8932]

Eh, it’s been done.

[@spielberg_with_ill_words2920]

robot dreams left me wrecked when i watched it for the first time. how this movie was able to convey loneliness and longing struck me deeply, how connections shape our lives and how sometimes they can just slip away beyond our control. it felt like peeling back layers of my own experiences watching dog and robot going through their friendship and separation, and that bittersweetness of memories from fleeting relationships. and plus it’s always great to see more 2D animation in modern times. it was my favorite movie last year and i’ve seen it 3 times now, please see this movie if you haven’t already!!!!

[@floydnimrod1826]

I think it takes a lot of guts to make a movie that doesnt give the audience what it wants, but to take it further and explore what happens when things dont work out the way you may want them to, and how life still goes on despite the struggles.

[@chriscanul4075]

I remember reading this book in second grade and cried for days afterwards. Especially after my dog passed away this past week, it hits even harder. Thanks for this video, Jims

[@Alex-wj5em]

Sorry for your loss dude :(

[@cookubanana]

Man.... This remind me of how much I miss and liked your none Simpsons analyses. I completly left this movie pass me by and this video insetivise me to watch it and oh my god this movie hit something in me really hard. Thanks, Jim.

[@drmiguel3299]

My university's movie theater just played this film tonight, and after the credits started rolling I stormed out of the theater. For a couple hours the way it ended left me with this horrible empty feeling cause I was really ready to call this movie my favorite. But I really think I get it now and as the week goes on I'll have fully come to terms with it. Still an amazing movie

[@PandeBunnyArchive]

Sorry for the text wall but hey a comment more helps with the algorythm I remember watching this with my mother after avoiding it for so long knowing that "It was a movie about letting go" but I didn't have the heart to tell her I didn't want to watch it It was a beautiful experience, sadly we got to see it in parts but it was still very enjoyable, I remember how once we passed the bird scene and I went back to my room I broke down and started crying because I knew what I heard beforehand about the movie was true, it has to be one of the best sequences in the movie and the ending was so perfectly done it left me in shambles as I tried to not cry too hard in front of her haha, I'm glad she did get the message rather quickly since I havd seen online a bunch of people still believing they were robbed and hating on dog September was such a perfect song to use for the movie because despite not existing in the 80s and not understanding English when I was younger it always gave me this cheerful but also sad feeling and it wasn't until you pointed out how it was such a nostalgic song always looking back at the good times that It all makes sense and just like you said I don't think I can't listen to it again without thinking about this movie and what it meant Thank you for such a heartfelt review even if lord youtube doesn't like that it isn't simpsons related but we still appreciate to hear your thoughts on pieces you care so much for 💖

[@Game_Hero]

What an amazingly beautiful film you made me discover. Thank you for this video! Also, thank you for doing a spoilers free section big enough to satisfy the curiosity about the film without telling too much, I'm sure that'll be appreciated by a lot of people.

[@vidviewer23]

I had not heard of this film before your review popped up in my subscriptions feed. I paused watching after a few minutes because I knew I needed to see this film, watched it this evening, and returned to finish your review. It was one of the best movie experiences I have had in quite a while. So rare that we get something that really makes an impact, and you know you will remember years from now. Thank you!

[@MayorOfEarth79]

My favorite response to Robot Dreams was "Wait a minute, was I La La Land'd by THE ROBOT AND DOG MOVIE?!" Damn right. Amazing film. No secret about it!

[@TheRealJims]

La La Land'd 🤣🤣🤣🤣 I really really wanted to allude to the ending in the spoiler free section but couldn't figure out a way to do it without totally giving it away

[@SortedRays]

Just when I thought I couldn’t get more sad at this movie I end up doing so at the mention of the last scene we have of Dog’s apartment and him as the main view point is when he’s sadly holding onto the last remnants of Robot. I need that Dog to be happy like no other character before which is why I totally agree with you on it being a happy ending that he’s able to have a new relationship with Tin having learned and become wiser.

[@lulu2202-e2t]

Man this movie left me bawling, also i like to point out that one of the things that test your relationship is traveling! How what is supposed joyus occasion can literally unravel and unmade your whole relationship and thats why its one of the milestones in any connection, also i interpret robot staying the beach and the mundane life of dog as ways of coping with a loss, while dog is more accustomed with loneliness and that helps him coping better with it, robot stays in the same moment where they broke up and cannot move on because he doesn't have the tools to, and that ends up destroying until Rascal out him back together.

[@luistoses]

As a Spaniard I'm so proud of my country for this wonderful animated film. You should watch 'Buñuel en el laberinto de las tortugas' too.

[@MungkaeX]

I so often complain about KZbin’s poor mid-roll ad placement; I have to point out how good the mid-roll ad placement was here. Jim says “this is the end of the spoiler free section,” literally the frame before the part 2 bumper the ads rolled. Not sure what magic you did to manipulate KZbin into placing ads in a logical spot, but BRAVO!!!

[@MungkaeX]

AND A SECOND PERFECT AD BREAK PLACEMENT!!!🎉 Again the frame before the Part 4 bumper shows up, mid-roll ad break. I know this may sound silly to some people, but it’s become such a huge issue for so many KZbin videos have mid-roll ads starting not only mid-sentence, but even mid-word.

[@TheRealJims]

@@MungkaeX KZbin grants the ability to manually place ad breaks. Dunno why more creators don't do it (maybe bc it's less breaks/revenue overall?) since it only takes a couple minutes to manually put them in the timeline

[@MungkaeX]

@ Well I appreciate the extra effort. Shows how much you care about making your videos an optimized experience for all viewers, not just the ones paying for KZbin Premium to skip the ads.👍

[@TroubledTrooper]

This video might age badly if they do make that sequel "involving Dog and Robot meeting up again for Thanksgiving with their respective partners", kind of undercuts the "moving on" aspect you talk about. It also makes it explicitly a love story, not just best friends.

[@CherryHotSauce]

Was that something that was on the table? I’m really surprised if that’s the case, it doesn’t seem like a continuation of what the director was going for at all.

[@Trailtracker]

I feel like a conspiracy theorist saying this, but I'd bet that if they had the chance to make that movie they wouldn't actually do it. to me it seems like Pablo Berger has been trying to seem "more normal" in interviews, I heard he avoided explaining the twin towers symbolism which was very purposeful and seems simple to explain.. I might be in too deep with this though.

[@irisbenitez5619]

As soon as i saw the thumbnail i decided to see the movie. Since I've seen the movie recomended before but seeing you talking about it inmediatly sold it to me!

[@IPFreelyYT]

My go to for a dialogue-less movie is always The Triplets of Belleville, even though that one is really more of a minimal dialogue film.

[@snowhunter7536]

From the Spider-Verse trend (animated movies with blend of traditional and 3D animation like the Spider-Verse trilogy and Puss in Boots 2) to silent-film trend (animated movies that rely on the silent-film approach once again such as Robot Dreams and Flow), the animation industry shall shift one more time.

[@NightmareLyra]

Very glad I got to see this one in theaters, one of my new all-time favorites

[@SortedRays]

Thank you so much for mentioning the queer reading of the film! I don’t think the ending works as well if you don’t see the relationships as something more queer and romantic/queerplatonic I love it so much. This has also become one of my favourite movies of all time. I don’t think I’ve ever needed a character to be ok more than Dog. So glad to see more love for the film on KZbin

[@Nathanatos22]

23:23 I was hoping you would mention this. During my first watch, I thought allusions to the Twin Towers were strange, but by the end I realized those allusions served to reinforce the film’s themes. It was pretty clever, actually. Incidentally, Vesuvio Restaurant & Pizzeria in 3rd Ave (pictured at 17:45) still exists. This movie inspired me to visit. The pizza is spectacular.

[@TheRealJims]

The Twin Towers thing is a little jarring, especially with a song called "September" so prominently featured. I think Pablo Berger was very matter of fact about it in interviews, like, "well the towers were there back then, so they have to be in the film"

[@digiholic]

While some people might not watch this video because it's non-simpsons, I won't be watching this video because once you said "Dialogue-free animated movie" I had to stop the review because I'm going to go see it. I'll be back

[@abandonedaccounnt]

I'm so glad you made this video. I remember being kind of lukewarm toward it - like "oh, this was a nice film and i really like the ending but i wish it didn't manipulate me with dreams so much." I think the beauty of this film is that it's very warm and inviting - a lot of children's media is formatted in this relaxed 'hangout' series of vignettes which I've always liked even as an adult. It's very casual about robot's dark situation and doesn't spend too much time lingering and wallowing while still being earnest. And of course, the obligatory goofy animals doing human things. But the target audience doesn't feel like children - would children feel anything towards the prominent twin towers imagery? The setting of 80's New York? Dog's lonely life? It feels like a sucker punch in a lot of ways and I think it speaks to the film's honesty. I admit I don't know much about the comic the book was based on but it still felt intentional on Berger's part to use the medium of animation and the audience's expectations to create something subversive without being smarmy or cynical which is quite rare. Yeah, I'll give it a rewatch.

[@magdlr00]

Such a great video! I follow you Simpson's videos out of nostalgia considering I haven't watched an episode in over a decade, but man I loved your analysis of this incredibly underappreciated movie, very few people talked about it when it came out. I know the algorithm will probably punish it initially but I really do hope you branch out into more than just the Simpsons

[@fixedfunshow]

SPAIN ROCKS. This movie rocks and is from Spain, a place I love so much. Even Naranjito appears.

[@ChickenGeorgeClooney]

Watching this video with my dog and robot figurines in the corner of my vision :)

[@Trailtracker]

yes! Ive talked to someone about the ending, I said I felt that the movie has increased my faith in humanity, I came out of it happy. I buy into the ending more than anything else about the film and I buy into it a lot

[@topkarat]

Thank you for trusting us with a passion project video. I hope you make more nonsimpson videos in the future. :)

[@thewintermole]

Thank you so much for talking about Robot Dreams. When I first found out about it, I was interested in the animation most since it looked so beautiful and unique to most thing today, and as an animation student I wanted to watch that. But after I watched the movie for the first time, I cried, I cried so much. I'm still young, 18, but I've moved around so much in my life, 3 different countries. France, America, and landed in England, and have had to go through the journey Robot and Dog did so many times. The first thing I did when I went for an ice breaker day, on the first class I had for my Animation Uni course, was tell everyone in that room to watch two movies, The Thief and the Cobbler, and Robot Dreams. I will never stop saying to watch Robot Dreans.

[@EppyGibbon]

Thank you for giving 'Robot Dreams' the thorough analysis that it truly deserves. I saw it back in the spring of this year at a cinema screening and was both delighted with and devastated by it. A friend of mine has finally watched it on Hulu after many months of me raving about it and I was very pleased to hear that he loved it too.

[@bengwynn935]

I always love these non-Simpson reviews, even if the algorithm doesn't. The Pixar series is some of your best work. Your critical voice when discussing film is so refreshing, opening up animated movies and expanding on what they're doing in a way that flows excellent. Very glad a film as exceptional as Robot Dreams gets the TheRealJims treatment. It's earnt this amount of love.

[@TheRealJims]

Thank you! I struggle with film reviews because I don't just wanna do the "summarize the film" or "explain the obvious theme" stuff (which I do a bit in the video). So am glad to hear you think I was able to add something to it!

[@Exnem]

Paused the video to watch the movie, I am back and crying now. Screw you Jims, also thank you. I like how the movie got so much clearance for all that copyrighted material. Aside from "Robot Shack" which is probably still close enough to Radio Shack to warrant clearance with it's similar logo the brands were all accurate to real life counter parts. That shocked me, haha.

[@maxkeogh9635]

Great video, Jim! It's nice to see you branch out into discussing other animation, as well as The Simpsons. If you liked Robot Dreams, you might really like My Life as a Courgette. You may have seen it already- it's emotionally honest, tender, mature with humanely written and performed characters. It's got a cult following, and it's a very special little film. Keep up the good work, and take care!

[@Kobolds_in_a_trenchcoat]

How has no one told me about this? This could not be more straight up my alley!

[@cannonballking7]

An absolutely delightful film, and a splendid discussion of it. I love these non-simpson works as it really allows us to get a look into your critical lens even further and understand your process even more for what you think on and how you convey it. Keep up the great work, and have a lovely day!

[@auramaster1042]

I always like it when you branch out of your usual stuff.

[@hariklein]

Thanks for reminding me of this beautiful film! I saw this in a theater and cried uncontrollably!

[@bendeguzkocsis2692]

I just want to let you know that your channel means a lot to me, it got me back into the Simpsons and has now shown me a masterpiece. Your style, the delivery of the voiceover and your music choices all create this unique athmosphere that can not be substituted by any other creator.

[@fenomozo9108]

Damn, i just saw this movie today and i was searching some reviews of it. Just a share coincidence you posting this video yesterday and also, is a great analysis as always, Jim.

[@TheRealJims]

That's a cool coincidence! Glad you enjoyed the film and review!

[@3L_B4R7O]

I don't want to be a know-it-all, but maybe the dog would have more friends if he walked around with clothes on instead of just a collar. Not only is that weird, it's very uncomfortable for the public.

[@zenstah6888]

watched the movie right after going through the spoiler-free part of the video, thank you for it

[@aidomiya3401]

I'm really glad I paused to go watch the movie myself. Everybody watching this who hasn't seen the film, PLEASE do yourself a favor and go out of your way to experience it yourself! It'll be worth it

[@TheRealJims]

Yay! Glad you enjoyed the film! 🥳

[@TheBalthassar]

I am sorry for contributing to the audience retention graph falling off at about the third mark.

[@TheRealJims]

Appreciate you watching the spoiler-free part about a film you'd never seen! I ended up doing the video that way because I didn't want to lock out a lot of folks

[@sleazymeezy]

​@@TheRealJimsmore like therealhero

[@JasonGli]

It's such a great movie thanks for the rec! (I am also in the left after 1/3 to go watch it but I've returned, I'm in the finding it hard to turn off cinema sins mindset and sink into whimsy type so I guess I'm happy for the reminder to engage in whimsy that the movie hit (especially during the snowman arc).

[@CheesecakeMilitia]

@@TheRealJims Thanks for the movie rec, I am back watching this video now having seen it. And the rest of the 2/3rd's of the video was fantastic as well! Especially the pre-9/11 nostalgia part, as the Twin Towers were such a jump scare every time they showed up and that was something I kept wondering about after watching (since the rest of the setting has such a sense of atemporality).

[@TheRealJims]

@@CheesecakeMilitia The Twin Towers thing is really jarring. I didn't want to go into a whole 9/11 thing in the video but figured I had to at least mention it (with "September" being in the movie) 🤔

[@Reilly-K]

I feel like the main conflict actually does make sense from a plot standpoint when you take into consideration Dog's character and how the world treats him. Like... of course others would be able to nonchalantly trespass on the beach - they're not losers like Dog. The law is only an obstacle for Dog because that's his lot in life, which is a very real thing. Many of the most good-intentioned people end up getting beaten down time and time again, while other unscrupulous individuals just seem to have all the luck. Life is unfair, y'know? Also, I feel like they struck a perfect balance with how far Dog went to try to save Robot. He did enough to show his unyielding determination, and it's in-character of him to concede when he's arrested. He's not some super-capable individual that'll cleverly find some amazing way to rescue his friend at all costs. Maybe Duck would have, badass she may be. But Dog isn't her. Dog's just... Dog.

[@abbexx4283]

so glad to see people talk about this movie, amazing video from one of my favorite reviewers, however, you failed to mention that this film is an adaptation of the book from 2007, which has no speech bubbles, which is why no one speaks in the movie. i wish more people talked about the book lol. great video though! i love all your videos keep it up!

[@dominicwillis3864]

Great review! I especially appreciate all of your insights into both Dog and Robot's character arcs (Dog is definitely a very Charlie-Brown-esque character). I absolutely agree with your conclusion that Robot Dreams is a really wise film with a profound message that audiences might not initially want but will absolutely need. This movie means a lot to me, so I appreciate you creating this video and shining such a great spotlight on the film!

[@gameboy8932]

17:34 @TheRealJims Hey, you probably didn’t notice this, but Rascal does show up earlier in the film when Robot and Dog enter the entrance to the subway just after Robot flipped the punks due to his naivety. I love the foreshadowing in this movie! Love your Simpsons btw!

[@yeshualyon5329]

I stopped watching your video to go watch the movie, and wow! One of the most beautiful films I've ever seen

[@ruby8ball55]

I watched this one during this last Oscars season and I was surprised with just how charming this movie was having gone in completely blind aside from seeing the poster I honestly wasn't expecting much from the art style alone but it ended up being a very entertaining and emotional experience I'm really glad to see it's on streaming and that videos like this are spreading the word.

[@kaidujo]

I was gonna watch the whole video because I was like "eh, probably won't end up seeing the movie anyways" and then you said its on Hulu so now I gotta go add that to my list and then come back to this later lol

[@CherryHotSauce]

i didn’t even watch the damn movie and i’m ruined forever i’m literally crying from your description lmao

[@Tommyisprettyok]

I went to the cinema one random day to waste a couple of hours and stumbled on this amazing film. I was the only one at the cinema

[@Ben-mr6rt]

Thanks for the rec! Just watched it and really like it

[@Super_Mario128]

Wallace actually speaks in the Wallace and Gromit short films, Gromit doesn’t.

[@genkaiba15]

I watch your channel regularly, but Blooms just shouted you out, so I wanted to show love, per his advice. I enjoy both of your channels. Keep up the good work!

[@tophatgeo]

Absolutely incredible film, so sad I was the only one in the cinema when this was on. Absolutely agree about this film being wise. I felt Robot chose to not see Dog since they felt that doing so would jeopardize Dog's ability to truly move on. Its bittersweet in the sense they never reunited, but they get to move forwards in their own ways and that last dance got to be a bit of closure for them both. Great review

[@zefiewings]

This is a really great video Jims and I hope to be able to see this movie sometime. Your story about Dog did hit me in my own struggle to let go of a past relationship that defines me, though in my case not a positive one it's still that same feeling of seeing ghosts of it. Its very cool that this movie takes the more realistic approach that few do; you don't often stay in that first great relationship. A bad breakup can sometimes be more about life circumstances than something being wrong with either of you. Or sometimes it IS somewhat the fault of one or both parties, but that also doesn'necessarilyly make them bad but that they just weren't ready like you said. We all have to learn and grow, and unfortunately, most learning comes from the bad stuff, the mistakes. My only critique of this review is you switch to a mode where you assume we have seen the movie. And I understand that is the best-case scenario, that at the pause where you ask us to go watch it before continuing, we will do that, but don't forget your little fine print; "IF you have Hulu please go watch." It's not always easy to participate in the ask. So I found myself not as able to focus purely on your analysis because I'm also simultaneously having to go "ok I guess he left the robot at the beach for some reason? did he just get locked in? Did he forget him?", seeing Robot laying still and wondering "ok, did he get told 'wait here" and is having robot programming forcing him to follow? that doesn't seem right. Maybe his battery ran out or his legs broke?" and then way later going "Oh I see he got in the water and was too rusted to move". It just meant that I was having to anilize your video for plot instead of just to learn your feelings and point of view. Just a quick summary of "in this act robot and dog went to the beach, Robot got in the water, became so rusted he couldn't move, and dog had to leave without him" at the spot where you switch to talking about it would clean that up a bit.

[@underwolf6730]

This is one of my top 10 all time favorite movies hands down! The one thing I would change would be have dog be with duck at the end of the movie instead of tin. Most if not all the couples dog saw that motivated him to seek out companionship were heavily implied to be romantic pairings so it would've been foreshadowed greatly. And having the movie end with robot parting ways w/ dog after seeing them pursuing a possible romantic relationship would've worked even better w/ the themes of characters growing apart as they grow as people imo.

[@underwolf6730]

Also, there would be something to the subtext of how robot and dog became close friends mainly due to circumstance which ultimately lead to them parting ways sadly yet abruptly, but it would've been through their experiences together that they were able to grow as individuals who were ultimately able to form more natural and stronger bonds w/ Duck and Rascal respectively. A sort of give a "man a fish, teach a man to fish" approach on teaching friendship.

[@silviaaa2316]

I feel sad after watching the movie... your review makes me wanna crying inside...Great movie & great review tho, thank you...😢

[@BuddhaBot]

Was very grateful to see it in theaters for the very limited time it was available. Now I wanna see it again. Good vid.

[@djbeema]

I really enjoy these videos where you branch out and explore some of your other interests

[@brendanblair64]

I just watched this movie with a friend after watching the first minute of this video and deciding I wanted to see it for myself. Great video and great movie!

[@Rhomega]

I had seen the trailers for this and had been waiting a long time for it to finally be rentable on digital. It's such an amazing movie, and I've put it into my top 50.

[@Molt98]

Well I have been conviced by the first 7 minutes to watch it

[@Game_Hero]

how was it?

[@MJTRadio]

I really enjoyed this movie when I saw it in my local arthouse theater a couple months back, but I dunno, I still struggle with that closing message. In my opinion, part of growing up is realizing that you are not the center of other people’s universes. And that that is okay, and you don’t need to be in order to maintain a friendship. Even people who are exes, literally or in the way Dog and Robot are, can maintain friendships under the right circumstances. And if ever there was a right circumstance or two people who should be emotionally mature enough to understand that, I think this would be the one. I just keep picturing another ending of this movie where Dog, Tin, Robot, and Rascal are all laughing and sharing a meal together, and then Dog and Tin excuse themselves and go home. Two pairs living separate lives, but I don’t see why they can’t be allowed to intertwine.

[@thebigbadfox3845]

Robot Dreams is probably my new favourite movie of all time

[@jaggededge11]

What really threw me for a loop is just how much product placement they got into the movie. Because it was everywhere, to me it made the world more believable than most recent live action movies (Despite being a cartoon containing anthropomorphic animals and robots).

[@nathanblackburn1193]

The message of this movie reminds me of the Adventure Time episode Flute Spell, the message of that episode is that relationships come and go, sometimes we stay together sometimes we part

[@Phanton404]

I love seeing you cover non simpsons stuff as well, I think it can help you not burn out and stuff But for the love of god, this movie seems like hell

[@TheRealJims]

Hahahahaha, this is such a funny reaction. Robot Dreams is one of the most depressingly upbeat movies I've ever seen

[@antonco2]

Oh my god, no way! I've just noticed the stamp on Duck's postcard from Barcelona. It's a caricature of the infamous king Juan Carlos, the king of Spain at the time. One of the reasons he was infamous, was because of a really expensive elephant hunting trip in which he shot an elephant (at a time when unemployment was at an all time high). I can't believe they snuck such a joke in the movie, that's amazing

[@TodPoleDotCom]

The movie is made in Spain, so it makes sense

[@Rusheman13]

1:20 you do know they talk in Wallace and gromit right? Only gromit is doesn't but then again neither does Santa's little helper so the comparison here seems weird

[@TheRealJims]

It definitely wasn't the best comparison... I think I got a little confused thinking about the Gromit sections and Shaun the Sheep

[@Rusheman13]

@@TheRealJims yeah that makes sense, I should probably watch both those shows properly

[@frostbite7434-kb5ub]

​@@TheRealJimsI think Shaun the Sheep would have been a better comparison

[@lhfirex]

Well, this video's gotten me to watch Robot Dreams whenever I do wind up having the cash to afford a Hulu subscription.

[@trystanstewart1120]

I'm horrified that Ralph doesnt have a history episode

[@sleazymeezy]

Even tho its not the regular conent i still clicked cause therealjims has a great voice, unlike morbid midnight, who i will also always click, because the content is good and one negative doesnt detract from the content as a whole.

[@Orkinetxegar]

People don’t like the ending? I think it was perfect and when robot ran to meet dog I wanted to all be a dream. I’m happy that the writers had the balls to not reunite them, as life is like that and sometimes you just need to move on. But then again, I needed that message at the time.

[@TheRealJims]

I've heard some disappointment that the film made them wait through a long Act 2 and then not let them see each other again. Also have heard the argument that Robot should have gone down (to show he is okay) even if they say goodbye and go in their opposite directions. I tend to view the ending more symbolically, than anything

[@ryanmpfeiffer]

I love this film. Great analysis! I do think calling the snowman sequence a pop culture reference is a bit of a stretch, though. I recommend reading the original book if you haven't already. It's a quick read as it has no dialogue like the movie and it's really beautiful in it's own right. It really laid the groundwork for everything that's special about the movie. You mentioned that adults will resonate with the film more, but I think if you read the book you'll see how children would be able to appreciate it outside of just being cute. It was one I loved as a kid and I was blown away when I saw they were adapting it. Made seeing the finished product all that much more emotional for me as I carried my memories of these beloved characters from my childhood.

[@TheRealJims]

@@ryanmpfeiffer Yeah, good point on Snowman, was stretching a bit there. It's not exactly a pop culture reference specifically (the film implies it came from his snowman puzzle). But I liked the parallel of Dog's mind wanting to dream of building another new friend, like Frosty the Snowman I did end up ordering the book later and enjoyed it a lot. Some of the vignettes were changing but I was surprised how much of the framework was already laid for the film!

[@ryanmpfeiffer]

@@TheRealJims I think I prefer the snowman not being a dream sequence in the world of the book but I get how it works better that way in the movie. It's a very Sara Varon move to just suddenly have a character that's a snowman, but the movie is more detached from that particular style and less hand-wavey about how things work in the world of the story.

[@josjos-x5s]

I think this is more of a matter to where popculture intertwines with classic media, if they could be called the same or not. Which is an interesting topic. I personally would say it is popculture, the concept of "the snowman" is something that is specifically crafted from a range of books and in turn, movies. The snowman is always a certain whimsical character, most often crafted by the main character to be a friend. Popculture is mostly related to modern references but at the same time, doesn't traditional media also become a modern reference just by being still relevant or remembered in modern times.

[@caleb1413]

So glad to see this great movie getting attention!

[@Gondarth]

It's impressive an independent low-budget movie from (I think) Spain could tell a story about family and friendship without an ounce of dialogue and do it so well. This is what The Wild Robot should've been...

[@luistoses]

Yep, I'm Spaniard and it was made in Spain ❤

[@Gondarth]

​@@luistosesBooyah! Ten points to me 🤣

[@jorgerincon6874]

Dude the Wild Robot is a great movie in its own regard

[@MayorOfEarth79]

@@jorgerincon6874 Wild Robot is fine, but it's pretty derivative. Robot Dreams is the better robot-companion movie and way more original to boot!

[@jorgerincon6874]

@MayorOfEarth79 I guess, however I think they tackle different subjects and they each do it well, wild robot it's a great parentage movie while robot dreams is more friendship/relationship. I myself enjoyed a lot the wild robot while not being a parent, and I've heard people with kids identify with the movie even more

[@SilverGoldYT]

This movie hit me very very hard. Very close to home

[@Geno746]

This film is actually based off of a comic. It's the same premise and general story beats but seeing what they changed for this film just works extremely well. Highly unappreciated film. Also in the comic it was a family of ducks he befriends but they migrated which I think happens with Duck.

[@nicolaartemissteelesmith9305]

Thank you for this. I had not come across this film. but hearing your talking about it. I think I might like to track it down.

[@Olie.Mon06]

Maybe The Red Turtle would be up your alley

[@TheRealJims]

I do still want to see that. Flow is coming out soon too!

[@PureZOOKS]

I uuh, see Jims has never seen a Wallace and Gromit film.

[@MattIsTheCat]

2 small but significant steps ahead. I'm always 2 small but significant steps ahead.

[@matti.8465]

I'm not sure how to interpret Dog's decision to buy Tin. It can be read as him moving on, but it also feels like he's "giving up". We see Dog's attempts to get out there and make real connections, and after they all fail he just goes and buys himself another robot. It's kind of sad, actually. But maybe that's the point. I think Robot fullfills the same purpose as training wheels on a bike, something temporary that's meant to help you transition into the real thing. I expected Dog to use what he learned from Robot to make a real friend (and he kind of did with Duck), but maybe he's not quite ready for that yet and that's why he's with Tin by the end.

[@ImpergatoxYT]

I'm glad that you made this great video! I watched Robot Dreams some months ago in the cinema and it was easily my favorite movie this year, which is wgy I recently bought it on Bluray. I recommend it to everyone I know who is into animated movies, and I'll probably just send them this video in the future because it pretty much encapsulates what I love about it.

[@timb6558]

Glad someone else saw this and appreciated it as much as my family and I did! Thing was unbelievable.

[@GaryViews]

I LOVE THIS MOVIE !!! I'm so glad you covered it.

[@AllThingsWrestling]

Non Simpsons content hell yeah. Always nice to see a creator make a video because they want to. Keep it up

[@dannykazari]

I was literally just thinking about your Pixar Perfect series yesterday and hoping you'd talk about other movies again someday. Thank you!

[@dearestreject]

My favorite Simpson man covering my favorite film!? I must be dreaming!

[@kasig2013]

This was an excellent video. I've got to see this movie. This looks beautiful.

[@dartacus.spartacus1988]

Jimmy with out the simpsons, weird