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Home

2015
Movie
7 min
English

Based on Home by Christian M. Sarges.

Insights

IMDb6.6/10
Rotten Tomatoes53%
Metacritic57/100
Google Users75%
Director: Tim JohnsonGenres: Animation, Adventure, Comedy, Family, Sci-Fi

Plot Summary

Oh, a clumsy alien from the planet Boov, accidentally invades Earth while fleeing from their archenemies, the Gorg. He befriends a resourceful human girl named Tip, who is separated from her mother during the invasion. Together, Oh and Tip embark on a thrilling road trip across the planet to evade the Gorg and fix Oh's mistake, discovering the true meaning of home along the way.

Critical Reception

Home received mixed to generally positive reviews from critics, who praised its vibrant animation and the voice performances, particularly from Jim Parsons. However, some found the plot predictable and the humor less effective than expected for a DreamWorks animated feature.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its colorful animation and energetic voice cast, especially Jim Parsons as the alien Oh.

  • Criticized for a formulaic plot and jokes that don't always land.

  • Considered a visually appealing, albeit somewhat conventional, family adventure.

Google audience: Audiences generally enjoyed the movie's humor, visual style, and the heartwarming story about friendship and belonging. Some viewers found the plot a bit simplistic, but the overall sentiment was positive, with many appreciating the voice acting and the engaging characters.

Fun Fact

Rihanna, who voiced the character Tip and performed several songs for the soundtrack, also served as a producer on the film.

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