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Pedro Pascal Shares Message Supporting Trans People Using Wisdom of Cecilia Gentili
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Pedro Pascal, MVP of Trans Allyship, Has Words for His Trolls in the Comments

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2025-02-04 00:50:11

Freakin' love this guy! Pedro Pascal Shares Message Supporting Trans People Using Wisdom of Cecilia Gentili
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Pedro Pascal Invokes Trans Rights Icon Cecilia Gentili With a Message for Trans Youth

The ‘Last of Us’ actor is a documented trans ally, and Gentili was the perfect messenger for his latest call for solidarity.

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If you’re looking for a movie that will tug at your heartstrings, make you laugh, and have you marveling at every frame, The Wild Robot is an absolute must-watch! I just wish I’d seen it in 2024 because it would have made it high on my 2024 list. Directed by Chris Sanders and based on Peter Brown’s bestselling novel – that I am now eager to read -, this animated film completely blew me away. I went in with mild expectations, thinking this was a kid-friendly adult animated movie for some reason but I’d define it as a true family film. It’s not an adult-friendly kid film either, it’s a visual and emotional gem that is fun with heartwarming story for all ages.

Let’s start with the animation: WOW. The watercolor aesthetic gives the entire movie a unique, painted vibe. So many of the frames feel like they belongs in an art gallery – or at the very least as a screensaver. They’re breathtaking and different from the newer animation styles we see. It pulls you into the natural beauty of the island, making it feel both wild and magical.

Then there’s the story. Roz, an intelligent service robot voiced by Lupita Nyong’o, washes up on this island after a shipwreck with no human to take care of, and has to figure out how to fulfill her program. What follows is an incredible journey of bonding with the island’s animals and raising an orphaned baby goose named Brightbill (voiced by Kit Connor). Yes, you read that right: a robot and a goose. And somehow, it’s one of the most touching relationships I’ve seen in a while. I cried three times – THREE TIMES – watching this film but I was touched the whole way through.

The characters are memorable. Roz is such a well-rounded protagonist – she’s curious, caring, and a total badass when she needs to be. Brightbill is just adorable, and their bond is the heart of the movie. And then there’s Fink, the sneaky fox voiced hilariously by Pedro Pascal. He and the opossums brought so much humor to the film. It’s such a great balance of emotions; one minute, you’re laughing, and the next, you’re tearing up.

The voice acting is another standout. Nyong’o brings so much warmth and depth to Roz while still making her feel like a robot, and Connor makes Brightbill so lovable and brave. Catherine O’Hara, Ving Rhames, Mark Hamill, Stephanie Hsu, Matt Berry, and Bill Nighy round out the cast beautifully. You can tell who’s who if you’re familiar with them, but their performances are so seamless that it’s never distracting. I didn’t think about them; I was lost in their characters.

This movie doesn’t just entertain; it leaves you with so much to think about. It’s about survival, family, and what it means to care for each other, even across species (or in this case, between a robot and animals). It’s wholesome, it’s heartwarming, and it’s impactful.

I can’t remember the last time I cried this much over a movie, let alone a robot and a f’ing goose! The Wild Robot isn’t just a film, it’s an experience. It’s beautiful, emotional, and incredibly re-watchable. I’ll be revisiting this one for years to come. If you haven’t seen it yet, do yourself a favor and check it out. Bring tissues!

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Rating: 9 out of 10.

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Virginia DeBolt

2025-01-28 13:20:40

The Wild Robot review, animated children’s story about belonging

The Wild Robot, from DreamWorks Animation, tells a story of not belonging, finding your place in the world, and thinking for yourself. It’s a beautiful message that will resonate with children. It is rated PG and does have a few scary scenes.

The Wild Robot, voiced by Lupita Nyong’o, calls herself Roz. Roz finds herself on an island after a shipwreck. Her programming and mission is to complete household tasks, but none of the creatures on the island have any tasks for her. She wanders the island looking for the person who bought her and for a task to do. All she finds are unfriendly animals and a rugged environment.

She struggles with a fox named Fink (Pedro Pascal) over a goose egg and finally has custody of the egg. Somehow her task becomes taking care of the egg/gosling and helping it eat, swim, and fly by fall.

All the animals are afraid of the monster robot. She befriends the fox and when the egg hatches she names it Brightbill (Kit Connor). She saves all the animals from a blizzard and everyone becomes her friends. The animals have to be friends with each other as well, at least temporarily, in order to survive the blizzard.

They all become cheerleaders for Brightbill learning to swim and fly. The head goose, Longneck (Bill Nighy), gives Roz advice for how to make sure Brightbill will be ready for the fall migration. Brightbill goes into training for a long flight.

With voices by Stephanie Hsu, Ving Rhames, Mark Hamill, Matt Berry, and Catherine O’Hara, there are possums, bears, hawks, raccoons, and other creatures interacting in the story. They are all cute and lovable. Roz is full of surprises and can turn herself into all sorts of funny shapes and do amazing things. Kids will love it.

That’s the story, but the message is about feeling lonely and left out, feeling like you don’t belong. Brightbill has to find his place, and so does Roz. Roz has to overcome her programming and think for herself, which is another strong thematic story element.

Finding love with your own family or a found family and thinking critically are two themes that many children need right now. The Wild Robot delivers that message is a delightful, colorful, heartwarming way.

Both children and parents can enjoy this one. It’s nominated for the Oscar for Best Animated Feature Film for 2025, as well as for music and sound awards.

It’s streaming now on Peacock.

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The Wild Robot, from DreamWorks Animation, tells a story of not belonging, finding your place in the world, and thinking for yourself. It’s a beautiful message that will resonate with children. It is rated PG and does have a few scary scenes.

The Wild Robot, voiced by Lupita Nyong’o, calls herself Roz. Roz finds herself on an island after a shipwreck. Her programming and mission is to complete household tasks, but none of the creatures on the island have any tasks for her. She wanders the island looking for the person who bought her and for a task to do. All she finds are unfriendly animals and a rugged environment.

She struggles with a fox named Fink (Pedro Pascal) over a goose egg and finally has custody of the egg. Somehow her task becomes taking care of the egg/gosling and helping it eat, swim, and fly by fall.

All the animals are afraid of the monster robot. She befriends the fox and when the egg hatches she names it Brightbill (Kit Connor). She saves all the animals from a blizzard and everyone becomes her friends. The animals have to be friends with each other as well, at least temporarily, in order to survive the blizzard.

They all become cheerleaders for Brightbill learning to swim and fly. The head goose, Longneck (Bill Nighy), gives Roz advice for how to make sure Brightbill will be ready for the fall migration. Brightbill goes into training for a long flight.

With voices by Stephanie Hsu, Ving Rhames, Mark Hamill, Matt Berry, and Catherine O’Hara, there are possums, bears, hawks, raccoons, and other creatures interacting in the story. They are all cute and lovable. Roz is full of surprises and can turn herself into all sorts of funny shapes and do amazing things. Kids will love it.

That’s the story, but the message is about feeling lonely and left out, feeling like you don’t belong. Brightbill has to find his place, and so does Roz. Roz has to overcome her programming and think for herself, which is another strong thematic story element.

Finding love with your own family or a found family and thinking critically are two themes that many children need right now. The Wild Robot delivers that message is a delightful, colorful, heartwarming way.

Both children and parents can enjoy this one. It’s nominated for the Oscar for Best Animated Feature Film for 2025, as well as for music and sound awards.

It’s streaming now on Peacock.