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2014
Movie
18 min
English

A young Catholic woman must decide whether she will honor her commitments or choose a more exciting life.

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IMDb6.6/10
Rotten Tomatoes52%
Metacritic57/100
Google Users78%
Director: Tim JohnsonGenres: Animation, Adventure, Comedy, Family, Sci-Fi

Plot Summary

Oh, a resourceful alien from the planet Grie, accidentally signals the Boov to Earth while trying to escape his species' enemies. The Boov, a race of aliens who are constantly on the run and prone to fleeing from danger, decide to 'fix' Earth by relocating all humans to a desert continent. Tip, a resourceful human girl, manages to evade the Boov and teams up with Oh, who is a fugitive from his own kind. Together, they embark on a perilous journey across the globe to find Tip's mother and stop the Boov's invasion.

Critical Reception

Home received mixed reviews from critics but was a commercial success, grossing over $386 million worldwide against a production budget of $135 million. Audiences generally found the film to be visually appealing and charming, though some critics noted a lack of originality in its storyline.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its vibrant animation and a heartwarming central relationship between Oh and Tip.

  • Criticized for a predictable plot and a reliance on common alien invasion tropes.

  • Appreciated for its positive messages of friendship and acceptance, particularly in the relationship between the alien and the human.

Google audience: Audience reviews often highlight the film's colorful animation, cute alien designs, and the sweet friendship that develops between the main characters. Some viewers found the story a bit formulaic, but generally, it was seen as an enjoyable and family-friendly movie with a good soundtrack.

Fun Fact

The character of Oh was originally voiced by actor Jim Broadbent, but he was later replaced by Jim Parsons.

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