Meet the Robinsons - Meh

by Lea Emery

Meet the Robinsons, Disney’s latest contribution to the world of animation, does nothing to poke its head out above the murky waters of mediocre animation.

The only funny moment has been repeated again and again in the trailers, only disappointing the audience more as they walk from the cinemas having their expectations dashed.

The movie follows, Lewis, a 12 year old orphaned inventor who is desperate to see his mother. But before he can test his machine which would allow him just to catch a glimpse, Lewis is interrupted by Wilbur Robinson, a strange boy who claims to be from the future.

Wilbur warns Lewis to watch out for a man in a bowler hat before whisking him off to the future.
It is here were the wheels seem to fall off.

The movie lapses into a chaotic pace which may be too much for the kids that it was aimed at to follow.

Characters are introduced with a frightening rapidity which leaves you wanting more. Especially from Wilbur’s mother’s band of Frank Sinatra singing frogs.

The film then tries to makes it obligatory moral statement about being considerate of those around you but the method it chooses to do so is nothing short of frightening.

The main problem with Meet the Robinsons is that it is too frightening for the kids who would really get the most from it.