I think the fact that the ending wasn't exactly what everyone wanted is the strongest part of this film. If it has gone the way we all wanted it to go it would just be a cute story with some great set pieces but by ending it the way it did I felt a great feeling of "life can't always go the way you want or expect". That they managed to have this theme without being nihilistic or pessimistic is what really made this a great film for me.

@kaneeddy

3 ай бұрын

You make an excellent point. I have thought a lot about the ending since I saw this movie and I have warmed up to the ending a lot. I think the ending is certainly impactful and the fact it goes in a different direction was a really bold choice that I can definitely appreciate.

@djpeters7023

3 ай бұрын

and both the dog and the robot were happy at the end too. To me it truly hit like things were good but there is still other forms of happiness. There are so many different ways to take in this dialogue-less movie and that makes it so great to me

@katiewink8090

3 ай бұрын

😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢😢❤❤❤❤

@timk6181

3 ай бұрын

It's very true to life. Time passes, things change, new people enter your life. You can't always go back, and that's ok. Very bittersweet.

@MartijnPennings

2 ай бұрын

*Spoilers* I didn't expect dog and robot to end up with each other, but I was hoping soooo much that they would at least lock eyes one more time in a sign of recognition, and nod to each other and then move on with their new lives. I know it may be a bit cliche, but I think that would've given me a bit more closure and I would've enjoyed it just a little more. Still, highly recommended, can't wait to see it again some time in the future and look for all those beautiful details.

(SPOILERS) I'm of the personal belief that Robot didnt want to rob the other robot of the experience and love that he was given from dog, in the final dream where robot visions himself reuniting with dog, you can see the other robot is clearly upset, it's likely robots subconscious telling him that though he's happy to reunite with someone who can give him love and validation in return he's taking that away from someone else, plus robot already has rascal, who clearly cares a great deal about him and gives him the love and validation that he needs. Though I would have loved to see the two reunite, sometimes we don't need a fairy tale happy ending. This ending came out very realistic and mature. I love this movie!

@kaneeddy

2 ай бұрын

I noticed those details within that final dream and I have to say that it would have been a double edged sword if robot reunited with dog. Thinking about the ending a little more now I am glad that the music confirms to dog that robot is at least doing well. Such a fantastic movie that will continue to stick in my mind for a long time.

@lifeofamanda1031

Күн бұрын

yes i also agree that the robot might have felt like if him & dog reunited tin would’ve been sad because he knew how much pain it was to live without his bestfriend for so long. he wouldn’t have wanted tin to feel empty like he did or take away dogs new life, even though it saddened me that they didn’t reunite 😢.. i think on a subconsious level dog KNEW robot was the one playing their song when he was on the roof. & it made my heart happy that when dog walked away sad when the song was over tin started clapping to cheer him up then held his hand in the end 😢❤ i also like to think that because nyc is such a small world they will eventually run into eachother again & maybe all of them can become bestfriends ❤

While the ending is heartbreaking, to me, I did have a smile for the entire ride. 🤖❤🐶

@kaneeddy

4 ай бұрын

Emotionally this movie had its way with me. I would be so happy one minute and crying the next. That ending was great in the sense that it managed to make me feel both happy and sad at the same moment.

For me it’s ultimately hopeful , that connections are always possible. It’s wistful at the end but there is more than one special one that we can bond with.

@kaneeddy

4 ай бұрын

It’s definitely a hopeful ending that is meant to be positive. But that final dream had me so convinced that it was real that I really would have liked that too. I am still torn on what I would prefer, I definitely like either direction which just goes to show how great of a movie this is.

@kellie-nd1yp

4 ай бұрын

Oh it’s sad in one sense. I wanted them to all be friends together. I think I get what they we going for. Ideally it could have a different ending but I also took it as a hopeful thing for people.

@kaneeddy

4 ай бұрын

SPOILER WARNING You definitely have a great point there. I felt that the ending was positive and hopeful in the sense that both characters are happy but as a viewer you just want that reunion so much. As I think more on the ending more I can see a little more of that hopefulness now, but in the moment I was really hoping for that reunion.

@bronquitis890

3 ай бұрын

​@@kellie-nd1yp Usually I don't comment, but... They cannot be reunited. They are not friends, they are Couples. Is like In Past Lives, You see, they reunite, the guys and the girl, and its such am awkward situation, so unconfortable, that would have been so weird, the two robots,(hey you replaced me with him!) Rascal and Dog, unconfortable silence, nothing to talk about.... They could have never be together all four...

@kellie-nd1yp

3 ай бұрын

@@bronquitis890 I see your point for Robot Dreams .Past Lives .I think if Nora had not move it was a maybe but I felt that a little less than many did. I know some people felt broken after Past Lives and others didn't see it as inevitable .I feel somewhere in the middle.

It's bittersweet movie and I like that. When I watched it, I felt like their friendship could also be read as romantic love. Nevertheless what kind of relationship the two have, they get seperated by external forces, like if a friend had to move away to study or get better at a hospital for a long period of time. It made me wish they'd meet again before it would get too complicated to fix. But I was also aware that it isn't bad to move on, if they happened to find someone else. When the pal bot was introduced, it felt wrong to have him go through loss when he never did anything wrong, so I'm glad both of their respective partners got to stay and be happy.

@kaneeddy

4 ай бұрын

I was happy that the characters could find that connection they were both longing for, it’s just so bittersweet because I wanted that to be between the two main characters. Both the robots new friend and the dogs as you said didn’t deserve to be left alone either because they were good, it just once again adds to the complexity of these feelings and is a really strong statement overall.

@nunyabidness5375

5 күн бұрын

@@MillyKKitty Nah. Robot is asexual and Dog liked that outdoorsy girl Duck. They're just unapologetic BFFs. With no homophobia to get in the way because one of them has no genitals/is childlike.

My son (age 10) and I watched this last night and we join you on your state of a blubbering mess. We are still sad and seeking others interpretation, so thank you for this review.❤

@kaneeddy

4 ай бұрын

That’s awesome that the both of you watched the movie together. I’m glad you enjoyed the review!! Might be a while before I watch this again, I need time to recover haha.

I was looking for a light hearted movie and I happened to stumble upon this one, let's just say it was so bittersweet it got me crying🤧

@kaneeddy

4 ай бұрын

I thought this would be pretty light hearted too going in. We both were completely wrong there haha. The movie was incredible and I was complete wreck for most of it.

It’s been more than a week since I watched this movie and I still haven’t recovered. Devastated is the correct word to describe my emotional state after watching it. But it is bitter sweet, there is hope, and the overall message is positive. The Portuguese have a word that is difficult to directly translate into English: suadade. For me, this movie expresses what that word means and manages to do it without dialogue. Amazing. I don’t remember the last time a movie left me feeling that way.

@kaneeddy

3 ай бұрын

I felt the exact same way, I saw the trailer at the theatre recently and even that moved me as it reminded me of what happened in the film. This one is going to stay with me for a long time.

@alexlee3227

3 ай бұрын

@@kaneeddy I watched the trailer after watching your review. The same as you; the same emotions returned and I was left a hollow risk of a man once more 🤣

I haven't cried that much over a cartoon robot since Megatron killed Optimus Prime. But for God's sake, why couldn't the *four* of them be friends?!

To me, the essence of the movie lies in its bittersweet conclusion. A happy ending would fundamentally alter its message, which revolves around portraying the reality that true love can be disrupted by life's complexities, with no one to fault, yet life goes on

Watched Robot Dreams two days ago. It moved me too. I had to admit in the end that thing shall be allowed to go not the way I wanted. The message is so mature. I reflected a lot on my life relationships. Thank you for this review!

It was so good. I cried a lot. The ending was great. It tore me apart, but it was a good ending.

@kaneeddy

4 ай бұрын

It tore me apart too, the movie was so fantastic. The ending has grown on me quite a bit since seeing it but I think it will take me a long time to revisit this film because it hit me so hard.

not friends, spoiler ahead: Only would make sense the last dream and the decision of robot of not go down is because they were a couple and now Tin and dog ar a couple and Rascal and robot are another couple. The dream, where they hug and then Robot dreams with Rascal apearing means that The releationship is monongamous, as robot intervining might mean the end of both the relationships.. Then Robot realises that Rascal as a equal relaionship with him, simboliced by the cassette tapes, but Dog was the one deciding te plans and leading ( which causes the beach incident) Robot knows Rascal loves him better.

@jonathanli7124

4 ай бұрын

Yes, strongly agree with the cassette tapes as a symbolic picture compare to dog. Cause I remember that robot see other robot when they are traveling to water park is kind of losing their mind as a simple accompany with kid. That's why robot like dog so much cause the treatment is so different as a simple accompany "Robot". After I watched second times I found something in the begining, Rascal meet Robot & Dog to go down to the train, Robot also turn his head to Rascal . Really love this movie, hope it will get 64th Academy Awards.

@deepEleven

4 ай бұрын

While they can be interpreted as a couple for sure, I think the movie doesn't make it clear. The tin robot is a "pal bot" and so might be our main Robot. He might be simply programmed to be friends and completely dedicated to one person at a time and doesn't want to complicate things with Rascal by meeting Dog. This makes us interpret the movie however we want whether it's past romance or lost friendship or something else.

@jmrabinez9254

4 ай бұрын

Damn.... And how did you know all of that information?

@goodnightgoodnightgoodnight

3 ай бұрын

@@deepEleven tbh it just mostly feels like a movie about different kinds of connections that are the primary "one". the relationship between robot + dog read to me as really romantic, whereas robot + rascal not as much

@cct2891

2 ай бұрын

@@jonathanli7124 Wow, I totally missed the first meeting between Rascal and Robot until you mentioned it! Good eyes!

Like New York? They are in New York.

"And there's a rose... in a fisted glove. And the eagle flies... with the dove. And if you can't.. be... with the one you love, honey... Love the one you're with." ~ Crosby, Stills & Nash, 1970 🥀☀️🦅🕊️ Accepting life just exactly as it is can sometimes be the kindest, most loving and deeply understanding choice we can make for those we love. There's a time in love for giving, and a time for receiving. And a time for giving by letting go.

this movie is totally for the people who really understand our world i like it but i think not all the people will like it i think they expect a happy ending and i think it was a happy ending

@kaneeddy

4 ай бұрын

It is possible it might not be for everyone but I do hope it gains a really passionate fan base. The movie was so well made and has so much heart to it that I just want nothing but the best for it. Definitely a more unconventional ending but I do think it is still very effective.

That's a great point you made about whom this film is for: this could literally be watched and enjoyed by EVERYBODY, and it's so damn beautiful. I was so moved by this film as well, great review!!!

@kaneeddy

3 ай бұрын

Thank you so much, it’s nice to have a movie every now and then that has the ability to cater to everyone. Usually at this point we get something that is just for adults or something made for kids and families, so it’s always refreshing to see a movie come along that has enough there for everyone to enjoy or feel something.

Having enjoyed the movie, I tracked down the graphic novel by Sara Varon it was adapted from. It also has no dialogue and is a more concise story (a little over 200 pages) -- but well worth checking out!

@kaneeddy

3 ай бұрын

I had no idea there was a graphic novel I might need to check that out. Thanks for the recommendation.

Great movie, made me cry a lot by the end. The initial ending was good, but the real ending was amazing. My wife just got diagnosed with Breast Cancer and I've got no time to cry for a while, this movie let me had my chance to do so and by my own terms, I'm so glad I watched it.

@kaneeddy

3 ай бұрын

That is really amazing that this movie made you feel such a way. I really wish all the best to you and your wife!!

@maximilliancunningham6091

13 күн бұрын

Wishing her a complete recovery.

@ricardogarciarevilla6922

13 күн бұрын

@@maximilliancunningham6091 Thank you man, so far so good, she's on her fourth chemo next tuesday. Just two more to go after that. All I can do is support her, because I'm sure she will survive it.

i just saw it with my friend and i wanna say that dont be embarassed that you were a blubbering mess, im a 16 yr old male and i BALLED my eyes out, its a soul crushing and such an uplifting movie at the same time. you perfectly described it here

@kaneeddy

13 күн бұрын

Thank you so much. I can’t wait to check the movie out again at some point. The first time I was not expecting it to hit me the way it did and it has just really stuck with me overtime. I’m glad you enjoyed it too!!!

This instantly became one if my favorite movies of all time.

I loved the movie. The story, direction and the animation.

you literally said what I wanna say about this masterpiece and you sound like a perfect movie discussion buddy to me lol love from Hong Kong!

@kaneeddy

6 күн бұрын

Thank you so much. That means a lot. I’m so happy you enjoyed the film. It’s always fun talking movies!!

bro this is the most heartbreaking shit i've see this year. i also love the subtle ways it blurs the line between reality and dreams/imagination, and how several moments in the dreams are premonitions that later come true. it's genius stuff.

@kaneeddy

2 ай бұрын

It really is excellent and those dreams were so effective in breaking your heart in so many ways.

Just back from seeing it - it's a masterpiece and moved me to tears. I've never seen a movie that I both loved so much but found so moving and difficult to watch that I'm in two minds about ever watching it again. What an experience.

I feel like this movie has one of the most mature takes on relationships. I like that Robot makes the choice in the end. And while he realizes he and dog still share a bond and love for each other, he realizes that they both also have something new now that is just as important. Like I dunno its very much how in life you form strong connections and not all of them are meant to last. In a way you dont get a happy end and in a way you get 2.

I totally agree!

Agree with your comments. I also was so moved and found it so emotional. I also highly recommend this ❤

@kaneeddy

3 ай бұрын

Yeah this movie was so incredibly powerful. I think it will stick with me and so many people for a very long time.

They pulled it from the local cinema, :0( So, I've ordered it on BluRay. TY again !

Well done. TY. Have not seen the film yet.

Do you feel that The Boy and The Heron will take the Oscar? Or do you think this one will?

@kaneeddy

4 ай бұрын

I feel like at this point the race is between spider verse and the boy and the heron and it could go either way.

I’m looking forward to this!

I'm so glad that film is allowing more people to experience this story. My wife and I bought the comic at Comic Con years ago when it came out - we had just discovered First-Second publishers, and grabbed up a bunch of their recommendations. We sat in a line for a panel and started reading it together, laughing and smiling as it went, quietly commenting as we both moved through the story. I haven't seen the film, but it sounds like it ends EXACTLY the same way, because we were both sitting there, weeping over this little book, and smiling at the same time. It is maybe a case of perfect graphic storytelling. I can't wait to see the movie and be broken again.

@kaneeddy

28 күн бұрын

That is such a great story!! I would love to read the book one day. The film does do things that can only be done in that format, even from what I hear if the narrative is very similar to the graphic novel. I think the movie is worth watching because of what it does as a cinematic experience.

I just saw it and I am a blubbering mess. This movie had me tearing up every 5 minutes for nearly the entire hour and a half run time. Your review is spot on and the words you chose to describe this film (without spoilers) are perfect. It is a “phenomenal” achievement and I hope word of mouth spreads long and far because I have not been this emotional over a film in a long time.

@kaneeddy

15 күн бұрын

Thank you for the kind words that means a lot to me. The film was just so incredibly moving, even now that it has been quite some time since I’ve seen it I still feel some of those emotions when a trailer for it pops up or certain images from the film. This movie will live on forever for those who decide to watch it and I really hope many people get to experience how incredible this movie is.

@solidsnake58

15 күн бұрын

@@kaneeddy You are very welcome. I saw it alone and really needed to process my emotions. Your review perfectly articulate everything I was feeling. Thank you : )

Great video! You've convinced me to watch this movie.

@kaneeddy

3 ай бұрын

That’s awesome I hope you enjoy the film. I still think about it often.

Hermosa película que te deja reflexionando 🫶

I just watch it, it was masterpiece But the ending is kinda brutal lol it was bittersweet ending

The movie won't be in my area ("silicon valley") until may 31st, but I think I might go see this in a theater, er, theatre.

@kaneeddy

Ай бұрын

You will not regret it, this film is so moving and deserves to be seen in a theatre.

Well I consider it in my top 3 animated films alongside Night on the Galactic Railroad and Fantastic Mr. Fox. Also the robot dreams is set in 1980s New Yourk and was based on a graphic novel.

@kaneeddy

Ай бұрын

That’s fair, the longer I think about the movie the more I love it which is crazy because I was already pretty amazed by this the first time I saw it.

Saw the movie today and I absolutely loved it. Made me laugh and deffo made me cry. One of the best movies I have seen so far in 2024.

I loved the movie it got a bit long-winded during the dream stage but it came to a great conclusion

It was an excellent movie, for a movie that was basically silent other than noises and music. There are better movies, like the Boy and the Heron. But it was a fun little movie.

Cried hard and scared my client when we watched this in Cannes 😂

For me this was almost a perfect film... but the ending spoilt it. I needed Dog and Robot to see each other at the end. I would have been fine with them deciding to stay with their new companions, but the fact that it didn't come full circle after all they had been through left me feeling unfulfilled.

@kaneeddy

3 ай бұрын

I kind of felt similar after watching it. But after having the ending sit with me for a while it has aged really well in my mind. I do think having them actually meet with each other once again would have been such a great moment but I am happy with the decision that was made in the end.

Duck piss me off lol

I loved it.

Im glad they didnt meet up at the end. It seemed more like a toxic relation ship where robot was left broken and destroyed and dog just moved on to the next parter. Going back would have been a regression and I am glad he stayed with Rascal, who treated him right.

I know a lot of people say the end was good, but i can't shake the idea that dog will live and die believing the robot is dead because of him, like, why he don't even get to talk with, at least show him that he is alive, this is just disturbing and no one can convince me that this is a good final for a movie

well, skipping this one. i dont need sad movies right now, real life is already too sad.

@kaneeddy

3 ай бұрын

That’s more than fair. There are plenty of upbeat movies around that are worth your time.

I hate to ask, but what's up with your cheek?

@kaneeddy

3 ай бұрын

That may be a question I answer another time. It’s nothing life threatening haha.

This movie was garbage. Why would Robot not let Dog know he was all right? Instead he was content to let Dog think he killed his best friend. The movie chose a sad ending simply to try and be relevant.

The ending is special but it fucking destroyed me

@kaneeddy

Ай бұрын

Same here!!

I hated the ending. It FELT like a betrayal. Why did we even bother watching these characters reunite? I WANTED the happy fairytale ending. I don't give a hoot.

@12toro

3 ай бұрын

The journey. I think the ending was perfect

@paloma4444

3 ай бұрын

@@12toro what journey? They spent the entire movie separated trying to reunite and then....don't. It was shit.

@caffeineman4584

3 ай бұрын

​@@paloma4444tbh i think youre a bit too bitter and shortsighted to understand and enjoy the movie

@karlacastillo6838

3 ай бұрын

I think it was a happy ending, robot was no longer broken and abandoned and was in a happy relationship with rascal. I think dog didn't want to be with robot he just wanted not to be alone. So good for robot to find someone who treats him well.

@paloma4444

3 ай бұрын

@@karlacastillo6838 that is the worst interpretation ever. You think Dog did not care for Robot?