X
- 2021
- PG
- 20th Century Studios
- 1 h 47 m
- 2021
- PG
- 20th Century Studios
- 1 h 47 m
Summary Ron’s Gone Wrong is the story of Barney, a socially awkward middle-schooler and Ron, his new walking, talking, digitally-connected device, which is supposed to be his “Best Friend out of the Box.” Ron’s hilarious malfunctions set against the backdrop of the social media age, launch them into an action-packed journey in which boy and robo...
Directed By: Sarah Smith, Jean-Philippe Vine, Octavio E. Rodriguez
Written By: Peter Baynham, Sarah Smith
- 2021
- PG
- 20th Century Studios
- 1 h 47 m
- 2021
- PG
- 20th Century Studios
- 1 h 47 m
Ron's Gone Wrong
65
7.3
Where to Watch
Summary Ron’s Gone Wrong is the story of Barney, a socially awkward middle-schooler and Ron, his new walking, talking, digitally-connected device, which is supposed to be his “Best Friend out of the Box.” Ron’s hilarious malfunctions set against the backdrop of the social media age, launch them into an action-packed journey in which boy and robo...
Directed By: Sarah Smith, Jean-Philippe Vine, Octavio E. Rodriguez
Written By: Peter Baynham, Sarah Smith
Where to Watch
Top Cast
Metascore
Generally Favorable
Based on 23 Critic Reviews
65
52% Positive
12 Reviews
12 Reviews
43% Mixed
10 Reviews
10 Reviews
4% Negative
1 Review
1 Review
Metascore
Generally Favorable
Based on 23 Critic Reviews
65
52% Positive
12 Reviews
12 Reviews
43% Mixed
10 Reviews
10 Reviews
4% Negative
1 Review
1 Review
Ron’s Gone Wrong is a weird, quirky family comedy that pushes all the right buttons. Unexpectedly poignant, it asks some big questions about growing up in the age of social media.
An amiable, amusing story of unlikely friendship, which is as aware of what makes people tick as it is of what makes tech troubling.
User Score
Generally Favorable
Based on 79 User Ratings
7.3
77% Positive
61 Ratings
61 Ratings
15% Mixed
12 Ratings
12 Ratings
8% Negative
6 Ratings
6 Ratings
User Score
Generally Favorable
Based on 79 User Ratings
7.3
77% Positive
61 Ratings
61 Ratings
15% Mixed
12 Ratings
12 Ratings
8% Negative
6 Ratings
6 Ratings
The Challenges of being a middle schooler, including wanting to fit in, are universal
Ron's Gone Wrong is an outstanding animated film, written by Peter Baynham and Sarah Smith. It really connects with its audience through funny jokes and loveable characters, while also delivering the important message that no matter how kids present themselves, especially in middle school, they all are experiencing similar challenges and feelings. This message is very important, especially for young kids and teens to hear, and Ron's Gone Wrong brings this theme to light.
The storyline follows a socially awkward middle schooler named Barney (Jack Dylan Grazer), who is ostracized because he does not own the hottest new piece of tech -- a B-bot, or a digitally connected "Best Friend Out of the Box." That changes when his grandmother and father surprise him for his birthday with his very own B-bot, although this B-bot is a bit different than what he expected.
The film is critical of social media replacing friendships in real life and the potential of tech companies to violate people's privacy. One of the characters has an embarrassing image of her go viral through her B-bot, resulting in her feeling embarrassed and being unable to take it down. Ron's Gone Wrong has a very talented, all-star cast. Jack Dylan Grazer's portrayal of Barney makes him believable and relatable as a middle school outcast. Another hilarious cast member is Zach Galifianakis, who voices the defective B-bot, Ron. He cracks me up and makes this movie so funny. Director Octavio Rodriguez creates a vibrant, colorful animation style that brings these characters to life - especially the B-bots, but also the goat and chicken that belong to Barney's grandmother who is from "the old country."
The primary message is that the challenges of being a middle schooler, including wanting to fit in and make friends, are universal. There is also a critical message about the danger of too much technology and its impact on kids and the world. Parents should know there is some animated violence when Ron goes after Barney's bullies, but overall, the film is very positive.
I give Ron's Gone Wrong 5 out 5 stars and I highly recommend it for ages 9 to 18, plus adults. I love this movie and believe you will too..
Report
This movie is so... awesome! It promotes friendship! It has likable characters such as Ron, Barney Pudowski, Savannah Meades, Marc Wydell, etc. Great soundtrack by Henry Jackman, amazing animation, a creative and interesting concept about people getting B-Bots as their best friends, and funny humor. Overall, this is such a great start from Locksmith Animation.
Report
Ron’s Gone Wrong could be a movie about the perils of social media, but it works better as a movie about recognizing that friendship requires work, no matter whether the connection blossoms through a high-tech device, or the old-fashioned way, in person.
There’s a system incompatibility error with the dominant bestie metaphor that leaves the film’s stance on Big Gizmo garbled.
Ron’s Gone Wrong has enough ideas about our current relationship with technology and social media to bring about important conversations between parents and teens that are more than just “phones are bad,” while delivering a charming and at times laugh-out-loud funny story about a boy and his robot computer friend.
There is nothing that ever feels particularly inspired; even when operating at its best, Ron’s Gone Wrong still cribs far too closely from other films to ever stand on its own two feet.
Ron’s Gone Wrong thinks it’s being subversive when its really being very corporate. It wastes its voice cast — including Olivia Colman, Ed Helms and Zach Galifianakis — and it never really connects, ending as awkwardly as a modern-day seventh-grader with a rock collection.
Finally watched Ron's Gone Wrong and is was great. The writing was outstanding, the lines written for Ron's character were hilarious and I loved how they choose to explore more mature themes while still being perfect for kids but also adults they did a excellent job at exploring what it means to be friends, loving yourself for who you are, and how nowadays we are way to overly obsessed with wanting to be liked by random people online that we forget about what is important. The animation was superb. The performances from Zach Galifianakis and Jack Dylan Grazer we're exceptional, some of the best voice-over work I've seen in awhile. An A+ very underappreciated movie with beautiful messages.
Report
[SPOILER ALERT: This review contains spoilers.]
Report
admirable
[ ad-mer-uh-buhl ]
adjective
worthy of admiration; inspiring approval, reverence, or affection.
Report
Ron's Gone Wrong's biggest problem is that it is about 30 minutes longer than it ideally should be. Many of the side plots are boring and take the attention away from the intriguing and heartfelt relationship between Barney and Ron. Even so, there are some genuinely great moments between these two leads. Those moments along with some terrific animation make this a worthwhile but not obligatory watch for animation fans.
Report
It is a waste of time and it’s really disappointing. Another trash animated movie
Report
Production Company
20th Century Studios,
TSG Entertainment,
Locksmith Animation,
Twentieth Century Animation
Release Date Oct 22, 2021
Duration 1 h 47 m
Rating PG
Tagline Get your bots in theaters.
Awards
Indiana Film Journalists Association, US
• 3 Nominations
Annie Awards
• 2 Nominations
British Animation Awards
• 2 Nominations
