Robot Dreams is a truly lovely film in all ways from its exploration of connection and loneliness to its delightful traditional animation style. It is a film told without dialogue meaning its messages can be universal. It is touching and sweet even if it does go on for a bit longer than it needs to and its ending feels a little forced.
Robot Dreams is the sort of film that can be enjoyed by anyone and should be seen by all. I am disappointed it won't be getting a wide release prior to the Oscars which have brought it to the attention of more people. The themes here are accessible for young and old audiences of any culture.
My main complaint is the ending. Yes I feel the film draws out its plot a little too long but that part is forgivable and it remains watchable and charming throughout. Yes it could have done with one or two less dream sequences. However the ending is predicated on the idea that we can only have connection with one other at a time which is completely nonsensical especially in the terms of this story. There is a pathos that is powerful at the end but it is easily resolved by allowing the characters to all come together. Instead the film relies on this false idea of that some have to remain apart to allow the happiness of others.
But besides this disappointing ending the film remains one I recommend to all. If you can get a chance to see it with such a restrictive release schedule.
Robot Dreams
Writer/Director: Pablo Berger
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