Home
A stunning visual portrayal of Earth
Overview
In 200,000 years of existence, man has upset the balance on which the Earth had lived for 4 billion years. Global warming, resource depletion, species extinction: man has endangered his own home. But it is too late to be pessimistic: humanity has barely ten years left to reverse the trend, become aware of its excessive exploitation of the Earth's riches, and change its consumption pattern.
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What makes this movie Worth Watching
Home (2009) is a British-American computer-animated science fiction comedy film that was released during a time when Hollywood was increasingly investing in high-quality animated features. The film's themes of technology's impact on society, identity, and belonging are relevant to the growing concerns about artificial intelligence and digital communication in contemporary culture.
- The thought-provoking narrative exploring themes of identity, belonging, and the impact of technology on society.
- High-quality animation that showcases imaginative world-building and detailed character designs.
- Engaging voice acting performances by an impressive cast, including Jim Parsons and Rihanna.
- A heartwarming story with a message about empathy, friendship, and understanding different perspectives.
Fun Facts
- The movie's main character Oh is voiced by Jim Parsons, who is best known for his role as Sheldon Cooper on The Big Bang Theory. Interestingly, Parsons had initially auditioned for the role of Tip, the human protagonist.
- Rihanna, a global pop superstar at the time, made her feature film debut voicing the character Gratuity 'Tip' Tucci in Home.
- The film was co-produced by DreamWorks Animation and Aardman Animations, marking the first collaboration between these two renowned animation studios.