Robot Dreams (2023)

• Year: 2023
• Released: 31 May 2024
• Country: Spain, France
• Adwords: Nominated for 1 Oscar. 19 wins & 43 nominations total
• IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt13429870/
• Rotten Tomatoes: https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/robot_dreams
• Metacritics:
• Available in: 720p, 1080p, 1080p
• Language: Spanish
• MPA Rating: Not Rated
• Genre: Animation, Drama, Music
• Runtime: 102 min
• Writer: Pablo Berger, Sara Varon
• Director: Pablo Berger
• Cast: Ivan Labanda, Albert Trifol Segarra, Rafa Calvo
• Keywords: friendship, summer, robot, adult animation,

	7.5/10
	83/100
	100% – Critics
	90% – Audience

Robot Dreams Storyline

DOG lives in Manhattan and he’s tired of being alone. One day he decides to build himself a robot, a companion. Their friendship blossoms, until they become inseparable, to the rhythm of 80’s NYC. One summer night, DOG, with great sadness, is forced to abandon ROBOT at the beach. Will they ever meet again?

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An animated children’s film for adults! [+73%]

Hats off to director Pablo Berger for bringing Sara Varon’s graphic novel to life in such a moving way. It revolves around the themes of friendship, longing, betrayal, and healing; plus, it has a dog and a robot as protagonists. Set in ’80s NYC, the silent 2D-animated flick exudes a resonating hand-drawn charm, with the city’s cosmopolitanism showcased to remarkably messy effect. I’ve taken a liking to ambitious filmmakers attempting to bring childrens’ graphic novels to life, but with the realization that the underlying subject matter always finds greater relatability within adults.

Friendship (no matter the circumstances, and between whoever) is always something that’ll immediately grab our attention, and that’s the case here too. The film is adorably punctuated by great music, and I like to think, at times, there’s nothing better than music to put emotions across. The visuals are filled with retro NYC essentials, and since Dog is a snacker, it shouldn’t surprise you that there’s plenty of food and beverages on display. I mention this because the film also left me reasonably hungry (and craving a hot dog and a pack of Flamin’ Cheetos!).

The protagonists get separated quite early on, and you can draw easily parallels to real-world situations. Dog is trying to find new friends, and going on new adventures, and some of these chapters (or subplots) have that episodic quality to them. Not all of them contribute to the plot, such as the skiing adventure-turned-mishap, but they indicate the passage of time. On the other hand, Robot is left all alone on the beach, with only his dreams for company. The dream sequences have a likeable charm to them, even when you know they’re just “dreams” (read: wishful thinking). The episode with the family of birds was wonderful, and one of the most memorable stretches in the film alongside the achingly beautiful finale.

(Ro)B(ot)FF

No pun intended – the movie is a love letter. To friendship, to life and to New York to a degree. I have not been to New York (it is a dream of mine to go there one day), but I imagine those who live there, will feel the mood and the general idea the movie gives us. This is New York of the 80s .. so yes a certain building is still standing strong – hopefully you do not have strong feelings about that. In a negative way that is.

The animation is good – and while you have to suspend your disbelief (a dog living on his own, being humanized – same with other animals), all being called by the name of … well the animal they are. So the dog has the name dog on his door bell. There is one funny moment, where he (or she, but I assume it is he) has a tag with the name cat … just a small little joke … and there are many others to be found all over the movie.

Fore and background working hand in hand .. like our two main characters. Though you just know that things are way too perfect … something has to give. And while that also requires a big amount of suspension of disbelief (there surely has to be another way to get … “there”/inside/outside), it is important for the movie .. and the growth of the characters. We never know how our main character earns money btw – another things you just have to let go … this is fantasy. Don’t ruin it for yourself. And a very well written one at that. So enjoy it – as a dream and do not make it a nightmare …

A love letter to children’s cinema and a past life

I wish all children’s films were remotely close to what Pablo Berger has achieved with his animated debut.

A film that manages to be enjoyable for both children and adults. A work that will undoubtedly grow with the younger viewer, since its true story is hidden between the lines.

A superb handling of visual humor, along with some dramatic shots to make them poster and that tear you apart.

At times it doesn’t work for me and I feel it gets repetitive or stalls certain sequences too long, time that could have been used to explore a certain character at the end or other tangents, but when, it works, damn, it knows where to play. I wish this animation would come back to the big studios in North America.

I love you crocodile boy.