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Home

2016
Movie
103 min
Dutch

After 17-year-old Kevin is released from prison for violent behavior he goes to live with his aunt and her family including Sammy, his cousin. While apprenticing as a plumber he starts to integrate with Sammy’s group of friends who are still in high school. Like all teenagers they just want to party and ignore any responsibilities, but one of them is hiding a problem at home that will put the entire group in jeopardy.

Insights

IMDb6.6/10
Rotten Tomatoes52%
Metacritic55/100
Google Users80%
Director: Tim JohnsonGenres: Animation, Adventure, Comedy, Family, Sci-Fi

Plot Summary

When Earth is taken over by the boisterous and overly optimistic alien race known as the Boov, Oh, a misfit alien, is banished from his home planet. He lands on Earth and befriends a resourceful human girl named Tip, who is on a quest of her own. Together, they embark on an epic road trip, learning about each other's cultures and forming an unlikely friendship as they try to save the planet.

Critical Reception

Home received mixed reviews from critics, with many praising its animation and voice cast, particularly Jim Parsons. However, some critics found the plot to be predictable and the humor to be hit-or-miss, with a lack of originality in its themes.

What Reviewers Say

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

  • Criticized for a formulaic plot and humor that doesn't always land.

  • Seen as a visually engaging, if somewhat unoriginal, animated adventure for younger audiences.

Google audience: Google users generally enjoyed 'Home,' appreciating its colorful visuals and the endearing characters of Oh and Tip. Many found it to be a fun and entertaining movie for families, though some noted that the story was somewhat predictable.

Fun Fact

The character of Oh was originally intended to be voiced by Robin Williams, but the role was recast after his passing.

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