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Home

2017
Movie
11 min
English

A tormented woman believes a rare planetary alignment is actually a cosmic message from her distant interstellar home.

Insights

IMDb6.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes53%
Metacritic50/100
Google Users72%
Director: Tim JohnsonGenres: Animation, Adventure, Comedy, Family, Sci-Fi

Plot Summary

When a race of aliens called Boov invade Earth to find a new home, they accidentally alienate a resourceful human girl named Tip and her cat. While trying to evade the Boov, Tip befriends an outcast Boov named Oh, who is also on the run. Together, they embark on a perilous journey across the globe to correct Oh's mistake and save both their species from destruction.

Critical Reception

Home received mixed reviews from critics but was generally well-received by audiences, particularly for its animation and voice cast. While some critics praised its visual style and heartwarming message, others found the plot predictable and the humor occasionally hit-or-miss.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its vibrant animation and likeable lead characters.

  • Criticized for a derivative plot and uneven humor.

  • Appreciated for its themes of friendship and understanding.

Google audience: Google users largely enjoyed 'Home,' finding its animation colorful and engaging. Many appreciated the positive messages about friendship and inclusivity, though some found the story a bit simplistic.

Fun Fact

The character of Oh was originally conceived as a more menacing alien, but was rewritten to be more endearing and comedic, largely due to the voice performance of Jim Parsons.

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