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HOME

2014
Movie
15 min
English

MARIAN is an 80 year old resident of Meadow Park Rest Home. During a difficult visit, her daughter PHILLIPA is forced out and accidentally leaves something important behind. Wandering out of the rest home, the outside world proves challenging, as Marian battles her mind in an attempt to return her daughter’s beloved possession.

Insights

IMDb6.6/10
Rotten Tomatoes53%
Metacritic50/100
Google Users74%
Director: Tim JohnsonGenres: Animation, Adventure, Comedy, Family, Sci-Fi

Plot Summary

When Oh, a lovable but clumsy alien from the planet Boov, makes Earth his new home, he accidentally alerts his own kind to their presence. Fleeing their enemies, the Gorg, the Boov attempt to relocate Earth's humans. Oh befriends a resourceful girl named Tip, who is separated from her mother during the chaotic evacuation. Together, they embark on a journey to find Tip's mom and try to fix Oh's monumental mistake.

Critical Reception

Home received mixed to generally positive reviews from critics, with many praising its animation, humor, and positive messages about friendship and understanding. However, some critics found the plot to be predictable and formulaic.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its vibrant animation and endearing voice performances, especially from Jim Parsons as Oh.

  • Appreciated for its themes of friendship, acceptance, and overcoming differences.

  • Criticized by some for a straightforward and unoriginal plot that doesn't quite live up to its visual potential.

Google audience: Audiences generally enjoyed "Home" for its colorful animation and the heartwarming story about an unlikely friendship. Many found the characters, particularly Oh and Tip, to be likable and the film to be a fun and engaging watch for families. Some viewers felt the plot was a bit simple, but the overall sentiment was positive, with a focus on its positive messages and visual appeal.

Fun Fact

The character of Oh was originally conceived as a more menacing alien, but his design and personality were softened to make him more sympathetic and appealing to a younger audience.

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