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2015
Movie
21 min
English

Two young brothers living in rural isolation struggle to survive in the wake of a mysterious attack, only to have their fragile world shattered by the arrival of a teenage girl. Home by John Henry Hinkel

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IMDb6.6/10
Rotten Tomatoes55%
Metacritic57/100
Google Users79%
Director: Tim JohnsonGenres: Animation, Adventure, Comedy, Family, Sci-Fi

Plot Summary

When a clumsy alien race known as the Boov invades Earth, they relocate all of humanity to a "safe" holding camp. Oh, a misfit Boov, accidentally left behind, finds himself with a curious human girl named Tip. Together, they embark on a perilous journey across a transformed planet to fix a mistake Oh made and to find Tip's mother.

Critical Reception

Home received mixed to generally positive reviews from critics and audiences. While praised for its vibrant animation, humor, and a heartwarming message, some found the plot predictable and the character development somewhat lacking.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its colorful and energetic animation style.

  • Appreciated for its lighthearted humor and positive themes of friendship and acceptance.

  • Criticized by some for a predictable storyline and underdeveloped characters.

Google audience: Audiences generally enjoyed the film's visual appeal and the performances of the voice cast, particularly Jim Parsons as Oh. The themes of friendship and overcoming differences resonated well, though some felt the story could have been more original.

Fun Fact

Rihanna not only voiced the character of Tip but also performed several original songs for the film's soundtrack, including the hit single 'Towards the Sun'.

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