The Mitchells vs. The Machines

Name: The Mitchells vs. The Machines
Genre: Adventure, Sci-Fi, Comedy, Animation, Family
Released: April 30, 2021
Duration: 113 min
Rating: 81
Cast: Abbi Jacobson, Alex Hirsch, Beck Bennett, Blake Griffin, Charlyne Yi

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Netflix | Release Date (Streaming): April 30, 2021 | PG

Starring: Abbi Jacobson, Alex Hirsch, Beck Bennett, Blake Griffin, Charlyne Yi, Chrissy Teigen, Conan O'Brien, Danny McBride, Doug the Pug, Eric André, Fred Armisen, John Legend, Madeleine McGraw, Maya Rudolph, Michael Rianda, Obada Adnan, Olivia Colman, Sasheer Zamata, Skylar Gray

Summary: It all starts when creative outsider Katie Mitchell is accepted into the film school of her dreams and is eager to leave home and find “her people,” when her nature-loving dad insists on having the whole family drive her to school and bond during one last totally-not-awkward-or-forced road trip. But just when the trip can’t get any worse,It all starts when creative outsider Katie Mitchell is accepted into the film school of her dreams and is eager to leave home and find “her people,” when her nature-loving dad insists on having the whole family drive her to school and bond during one last totally-not-awkward-or-forced road trip. But just when the trip can’t get any worse, the family suddenly finds itself in the middle of the robot uprising! Everything from smart phones, to roombas, to evil Furbys are employed to capture every human on the planet. Now it’s up to the Mitchells, including upbeat mom Linda, quirky little brother Aaron, their squishy pug, Monchi, and two friendly, but simple-minded robots to save humanity. [Netflix]… Expand

Director: Jeff Rowe and Michael Rianda

Genre(s): Adventure, Sci-Fi, Comedy, Animation, Family

Rating: PG

Runtime: 113 min

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The Telegraph Robbie Collin

Apr 30, 2021

The Mitchells vs the Machines is like an encounter with a sentient doodle pad, crammed with ideas that might be the cleverest things anyone’s ever thought of, or the most ludicrous, or probably a jumble of both. Read full review

Maya Phillips

Apr 29, 2021

The Mitchells vs. the Machines not only has laughably eccentric characters but also a script packed with bonkers, fast-paced action — with elaborate, wild visuals to match. Read full review

Ty Burr

Apr 28, 2021

The producers include Phil Lord and Chris Miller, the inspired duo behind The Lego Movie and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-verse, and The Mitchells vs. the Machines has the same breakneck gift for comic timing and a willingness to throw anything at the screen if it’ll get a laugh, including an angry Furby the size of an office tower. Read full review

Matt Maytum

Apr 21, 2021

The Mitchells Vs. The Machines is as irreverently funny as 21 Jump Street and The Lego Movie. And, like Spider-Verse, it has a unique visual style that rewards close inspection. Read full review

Tara Brady

Apr 30, 2021

The Mitchells vs the Machines feels, even without the benefits of a theatrical run, just like summer. Read full review

The Playlist Brian Farvour

Apr 30, 2021

The beautifully animated road comedy The Mitchells vs. The Machines manages to take the genre and, while admittedly dipping its toes in the murky waters of cliché more than a few times, offers enough of a fresh take to provide a breezy escape during the near-two hour journey that unfolds. Read full review

The Film Stage Erik Nielsen

Apr 21, 2021

Lacking a precise balance of amiable entertainment and intense thrills, the director and producers fail to rein in violent fantasies that spoil what could’ve been a heartfelt and clever romp exploring family dysfunction. Read full review

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MrDeven

Apr 30, 2021

No amount of behind-the-scenes cinematic team-ups in recent years can compare to the overwhelming power that the guys behind Gravity Falls (Michael Rianda and Jeff Rowe) and Spider-Verse (Phil Lord and Chris Miller) have when you put their creative minds together on a singular project. ThisNo amount of behind-the-scenes cinematic team-ups in recent years can compare to the overwhelming power that the guys behind Gravity Falls (Michael Rianda and Jeff Rowe) and Spider-Verse (Phil Lord and Chris Miller) have when you put their creative minds together on a singular project. This is an amazingly fun movie from start to finish, benefited by some brilliantly stylized CGI that continues the trend that Spider-Verse started but taken a few steps further with some added medium blending that very much blew my mind. It also helps that 92% of the jokes land right on target. Did I mention that it also has a disarmingly astute emotional core?

Honestly, at this rate Sony Pictures Animation may be beating Pixar at its own game.… Expand

5 of 8 users found this helpful53

LuissDt

Apr 1, 2022

Although the humor of The Mitchells vs The Machines is not for everyone, a good story, impeccable music and perfect animation are enough to enjoy this movie.

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AK6

May 3, 2021

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This movie it's a animated drama-comedy from Netflix. And this is one of best animated movies of this year. The music, the art. And the final battle. It's so epic.… Expand

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PaperMarioParty

May 8, 2021

This movie makes the basic daughter doesn't want to spend time with dad concept very fun and entertaining. Yeah its kinda predictable but still enjoyable. This movie is actually really funny but there are also lots of heartfelt moments. The movie includes random hand drawn type effects whichThis movie makes the basic daughter doesn't want to spend time with dad concept very fun and entertaining. Yeah its kinda predictable but still enjoyable. This movie is actually really funny but there are also lots of heartfelt moments. The movie includes random hand drawn type effects which look like something Katie, the main character, would add if she was making the movie herself which is really nice. All main characters are all interesting too. I definitely recommend this movie. Not sure if I should put it at 9 or 10. Probably a 9.… Expand

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AdamEnDetail

Dec 20, 2021

This movie was an absolute delight and I was definitely pleasantly surprised when I watched it. A fun family movie full of heart and connection, sometimes without too many words. It was all in the feelings which was carried beautifully. Also, had some subtext if you're willing to pay enoughThis movie was an absolute delight and I was definitely pleasantly surprised when I watched it. A fun family movie full of heart and connection, sometimes without too many words. It was all in the feelings which was carried beautifully. Also, had some subtext if you're willing to pay enough attention.

The animation was brilliant, bright and exciting. The characters were sweet and relatable but sometimes just annoying, which makes them even more relatable because that's kind of how people are. A thoroughly pleasing and enjoyable experience and with a whole lot of re-watch value. Plus, the music was perfect.

This movie surely made me question how underrated Sony movies are because I think they do a lot of good work - especially by taking risks. This movie was off an original script with no franchise backing but was pulled-off beautifully.… Expand

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Amirhosein2005

Jun 4, 2021

Extremely entertaining and funny animation that creates happy moments ... This animation has a good balance between comedy and drama

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ColDog

Jun 29, 2021

This is the worst movie I have ever seen it is so cringy and not funny at all. The only good thing in the movie was the dog. This was literal torture to watch, I would never put someone through the pain of watching this terrible movie. I hate this movie with all of my heart!!!!

0 of 8 users found this helpful08

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