What's Up With The Robinsons?

[Scooter]

I was at a Disney store the other day, and they had some stuff for sale that was Meet The Robinson's themed.

My question is: What is this movie all about? Did it bomb at the Box office? I'm so confused that I don't even have a clue as to what this movies plot was.

Can somebody enlighten me as to what this movie was/is all about?

Any idea as to why it came and went so fast?

I was on vacation for 2 weeks last month...did I miss something?

 

[dazzer68]

youve answered your own question...if you dont know what its about..why not?

 

[haveyoumetmark]

I think it'll be on DVD this month... It came and went so fast probably because of Ratatouille. It's really a great movie and it pays homage to Walt Disney, which was nice.

The shortest synopsis I can think of is that an orphan travels back and fourth through time to find is family, but it has almost nothing t o do with time travel.

:lol: I just realized that the two replies you've gotten so far, including mine, are confusing.

 

[memobrien]

I can tell you there was some controversy about it as well. Apparently there is a part where the little boy is rejected by over 100 families for adoption. Those of us who were touched by adoption were offended at this concept. I personnally didn't see the movie(for the above reason). I wonder how much this impacted how long it was in the theater. I love Disney but I have to say I was really disappointed that they would have a scene like that.

maura

 

[Dagger]

Well, due to squirmy child, I actually only saw the beginning of the movie where the orphan was being rejected, and I thought it was done in a really Disney way. Yes, contraversial, but the kids were of course, accidentally being very menacing and "scaring" people away. It didn't really offend me at all and I can't WAIT to see the rest of the movie!

 

[memobrien]

Well, due to squirmy child, I actually only saw the beginning of the movie where the orphan was being rejected, and I thought it was done in a really Disney way.

I'm sure it was done in a very disney way. but here is the thing.... my DD is 4 and is full of questions about why her birthmother couldn't keep her and how she came to be in our family. We have choose to make adoption the wonderful gift that it is and not something full of rejection, teasing or harassing.

so this is something we are very careful with her about. I know most in the adoption communithy feel the same way. So this will just be a disney movie that we have to skip.

 

[lscott933]

well the movie is still in the theater. it is at the cheap one if you have one in your city.

 

[littlemom_3]

I personally loved this movie. My husband and I still quote it all the time. My children want to know why we can't have a pet like Tiny. It was well recieved by the crowd when we went and saw it. I only got to see it 1 time in the theater, so I can't wait until it comes out on DVD.

 

[ldsprincess]

i thaught it was adorable! it really felt like kind of a tribute to walt himself! i can't wait to get it on DVD!

 

[Eyorefan]

I'm sure it was done in a very disney way. but here is the thing.... my DD is 4 and is full of questions about why her birthmother couldn't keep her and how she came to be in our family. We have choose to make adoption the wonderful gift that it is and not something full of rejection, teasing or harassing.

so this is something we are very careful with her about. I know most in the adoption communithy feel the same way. So this will just be a disney movie that we have to skip.

Well, about the whole orphan part. Yes, the kid is passes by by several families. But in the end he finds his perfect family and is able to just be himself and he creates this wonderfully perfect future (very EPCOT like). To me the message is that everyone fits somewhere and has a perpuse and you just have to find the place that fits for you. Sometimes things aren't perfect, but you just have to keep moving forward.

You may want to wait until your daughter is older and can distingish fact from fiction, but I think it would be a good story for someone who is adopted to see. It shows the kid finding his perfect family, just like you were able to find your perfect family when you adopted your daughter....

It's all in how you look at it I guess.

 

[Laura]

I thought the movie was awesome. Definitely one of my favorites and I loved all the Walt references.

Then having it be in 3-D was even better!

 

[magic cait ball]

I saw Meet the Robinsons, and I really liked it. Any movie that has a cover of "There's a Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow" on their soundtrack is okay in my book. I also loved the end, with the quote by Walt Disney. To me, it just added to a wonderful movie.

I'm being completely sincere and curious in this question...the people that refused to see it because of the adoption issue- is it the same for stuart little? book and movie? I'm just really curious.

Oh and the stuff was on sale at the Disney Store really soon. I work in a Disney Store, and i remember wondering why, untill I saw the tons and tons of pirates stuff in the back. The disney store has all their regular stuff, the princess, the boys and pj pals (sad but thats really all we sell anymore) and then they always have a section dedicated to the newest movie. Usually, these movies are so spread apart that the merch is out for a while. However, with the anticipation of pirates, all that stuff replaced the meet the robinsons stuff before it could really sell. so then it went on sale. at least thats my theory

 

[mnfootballmommy]

Well, about the whole orphan part. Yes, the kid is passes by by several families. But in the end he finds his perfect family and is able to just be himself and he creates this wonderfully perfect future (very EPCOT like). To me the message is that everyone fits somewhere and has a perpuse and you just have to find the place that fits for you. Sometimes things aren't perfect, but you just have to keep moving forward.

EXACTLY! We loved this movie! The whole 'being passed over' idea leads to his finding the perfect family for him. The other families weren't right for him, this one was perfect! It also plays into the "everything happens for a reason" idea. We have friends who are/have adopted and my first thought while watching was, "How nice to have a movie that reminds them how lucky they were to find their perfect family." I didn't find it negative at all (and I am usually 'over sensitive' to those types of things!)

We saw this at the drive-in (yes, we still have one!:lol: ) and my 2 year old was mesmerized. (It was her first movie ever and she loved the 'big T.V. outside!) It has a sweet message and some funny moments as well.

Please reconsider--maybe watch it alone first so that you can make an informed decision before letting your child watch it and can then prepare yourself for any questions/concerns that may arise.

 

[NadieMasK2]

spoiler alert

Meet the Robinsons was about a little boy who loves to tinker and make new inventions, he's always trying to come up with something new, using normal household items like toasters and such. He tries to impress the parents in adoption interviews with his inventions, but something always goes crazy and it scares the parents away, like spraying peanut butter and jelly all over them.

The plot is a little more complicated than this, but he is able to travel to the future, and is accepted by a very futuristic, fun family, whom the father is a successful famous inventer. In the end, after a source of evil is taken care of, they come to realize that Lewis (the boy) IS the dad of the family in the future, he becomes the famous inventer surrounded by a loving, wonderful family. It is VERY heartwarming, I actually teared up at the end. Lewis is sent back to his childhood, adopted by the grandparents you see in the future, and you know he is about to live out his dream. The motto of his future company is Keep Moving Forward, even after many failed attempts at something.

Like the other posters said, I wouldn't hesitate to take an adopted child to see the movie. You see a young mother leave the baby on the orphanage door step, with no explanation as to why, but it ends in such a happy, heartwarming way, with a perfect family for Lewis.

Can't wait for the DVD.:wave:

 

[ms7479a]

The movie wasn't exactly a box office bust, it did gross $96 million in the US (as of June 17 according to IMDB). However, that amount is not even close to the type of money that the Pixar movies have brought in.

 

[slacker]

I absolutely loved this movie. I think it's my favourite Disney movie.
I wish it was coming to DVD this month! It would've been perfect for the drive down to Disney. It doesn't thought, it comes out in October.

 

[BRER STITCH]

BRIEF SYNOPSIS:
Lewis is an orphan who dreams of finding a family. His journey takes an unexpected turn when a mysterious stranger named Wilbur Robinson whisks him away to a world where anything is possible…THE FUTURE. There, he meets an incredible assortment of characters and a family beyond his wildest imagination, The Robinsons, who help lead him on an amazing and hilarious adventure with heartfelt results. Based upon the book ‘A Day with Wilbur Robinson’ by William Joyce.

It features the voice talents of Angela Bassett, Tom Selleck, Adam West, Laurie Metcalf, and Harland Williams, among others.

It was a cute movie that was funny for adults, and moved right along. It never felt like there were "slow moments" as in many animated features. The reviews were generally positive, as I recall.

It came out at the end of March and is still playing in some of the discount or "Dollar Theaters" around here.

Seeing it with the special 3-D Digital projection system was a real treat, though they did charge an extra $2-3 for the glasses which was not announced in advance!

Be sure to check it out on DVD!

 

[ELopez]

We have an adopted child. We took our birth children to the movie (the adopted one is still too young to let us enjoy a movie!). We all loved it.

I do understand, though, that it is a touchy subject and would bring about questions. Because of having an adopted child, it was somewhat emotional for me. We will have to be prepared for some discussions when/if our adopted daughter sees the movie.

I can imagine that if you are in foster care, that the "rejection idea" could be hurtful, but I will always love telling our daughter that we chose her!

Every parent has to make the decision that's best for their child and family. I am ok if some didn't like the movie, but we really enjoyed it.

 

[Mecha Figment]

somebody on this topic let a big spoiler go and need to edit it out at the risk of taking away one of the biggest plot surprises in the film. Something that the film takes and hour building and eluding to and you just blurted it out. I've seen it bot others haven't thanks.

 

[Hakunamatata]

I'm sure it was done in a very disney way. but here is the thing.... my DD is 4 and is full of questions about why her birthmother couldn't keep her and how she came to be in our family. We have choose to make adoption the wonderful gift that it is and not something full of rejection, teasing or harassing.

so this is something we are very careful with her about. I know most in the adoption communithy feel the same way. So this will just be a disney movie that we have to skip.

Interesting. I was adopted at birth. It has never been an issue that I fealt uncomfortable about. My mother (the real one....the one that raised me) told me early on that I was adopted. I have never, ever, had the least bit of interest in finding out who my biological parents are. I have never fealt uncomfortable about the subject when asked, or when it has come up in conversation, movies, etc. I actually can never remember a time that I was rejected, teased or harassed because I was adopted.