I think the fact that the ending wasn't exactly what everyone wanted is the strongest part of this film. If it has gone the way we all wanted it to go it would just be a cute story with some great set pieces but by ending it the way it did I felt a great feeling of "life can't always go the way you want or expect". That they managed to have this theme without being nihilistic or pessimistic is what really made this a great film for me.

(SPOILERS) I'm of the personal belief that Robot didnt want to rob the other robot of the experience and love that he was given from dog, in the final dream where robot visions himself reuniting with dog, you can see the other robot is clearly upset, it's likely robots subconscious telling him that though he's happy to reunite with someone who can give him love and validation in return he's taking that away from someone else, plus robot already has rascal, who clearly cares a great deal about him and gives him the love and validation that he needs. Though I would have loved to see the two reunite, sometimes we don't need a fairy tale happy ending. This ending came out very realistic and mature. I love this movie!

While the ending is heartbreaking, to me, I did have a smile for the entire ride. 🤖❤🐶

I haven't cried that much over a cartoon robot since Megatron killed Optimus Prime. But for God's sake, why couldn't the *four* of them be friends?!

For me it’s ultimately hopeful , that connections are always possible. It’s wistful at the end but there is more than one special one that we can bond with.

It's bittersweet movie and I like that. When I watched it, I felt like their friendship could also be read as romantic love. Nevertheless what kind of relationship the two have, they get seperated by external forces, like if a friend had to move away to study or get better at a hospital for a long period of time. It made me wish they'd meet again before it would get too complicated to fix. But I was also aware that it isn't bad to move on, if they happened to find someone else. When the pal bot was introduced, it felt wrong to have him go through loss when he never did anything wrong, so I'm glad both of their respective partners got to stay and be happy.

My son (age 10) and I watched this last night and we join you on your state of a blubbering mess. We are still sad and seeking others interpretation, so thank you for this review.❤

I was looking for a light hearted movie and I happened to stumble upon this one, let's just say it was so bittersweet it got me crying🤧

It’s been more than a week since I watched this movie and I still haven’t recovered. Devastated is the correct word to describe my emotional state after watching it. But it is bitter sweet, there is hope, and the overall message is positive. The Portuguese have a word that is difficult to directly translate into English: suadade. For me, this movie expresses what that word means and manages to do it without dialogue. Amazing. I don’t remember the last time a movie left me feeling that way.

To me, the essence of the movie lies in its bittersweet conclusion. A happy ending would fundamentally alter its message, which revolves around portraying the reality that true love can be disrupted by life's complexities, with no one to fault, yet life goes on

Watched Robot Dreams two days ago. It moved me too. I had to admit in the end that thing shall be allowed to go not the way I wanted. The message is so mature. I reflected a lot on my life relationships. Thank you for this review!

not friends, spoiler ahead: Only would make sense the last dream and the decision of robot of not go down is because they were a couple and now Tin and dog ar a couple and Rascal and robot are another couple. The dream, where they hug and then Robot dreams with Rascal apearing means that The releationship is monongamous, as robot intervining might mean the end of both the relationships.. Then Robot realises that Rascal as a equal relaionship with him, simboliced by the cassette tapes, but Dog was the one deciding te plans and leading ( which causes the beach incident) Robot knows Rascal loves him better.

It was so good. I cried a lot. The ending was great. It tore me apart, but it was a good ending.

Like New York? They are in New York.

Having enjoyed the movie, I tracked down the graphic novel by Sara Varon it was adapted from. It also has no dialogue and is a more concise story (a little over 200 pages) -- but well worth checking out!

That's a great point you made about whom this film is for: this could literally be watched and enjoyed by EVERYBODY, and it's so damn beautiful. I was so moved by this film as well, great review!!!

"And there's a rose... in a fisted glove. And the eagle flies... with the dove. And if you can't.. be... with the one you love, honey... Love the one you're with." ~ Crosby, Stills & Nash, 1970 🥀☀️🦅🕊️ Accepting life just exactly as it is can sometimes be the kindest, most loving and deeply understanding choice we can make for those we love. There's a time in love for giving, and a time for receiving. And a time for giving by letting go.

you literally said what I wanna say about this masterpiece and you sound like a perfect movie discussion buddy to me lol love from Hong Kong!

bro this is the most heartbreaking shit i've see this year. i also love the subtle ways it blurs the line between reality and dreams/imagination, and how several moments in the dreams are premonitions that later come true. it's genius stuff.

i just saw it with my friend and i wanna say that dont be embarassed that you were a blubbering mess, im a 16 yr old male and i BALLED my eyes out, its a soul crushing and such an uplifting movie at the same time. you perfectly described it here

Great movie, made me cry a lot by the end. The initial ending was good, but the real ending was amazing. My wife just got diagnosed with Breast Cancer and I've got no time to cry for a while, this movie let me had my chance to do so and by my own terms, I'm so glad I watched it.

this movie is totally for the people who really understand our world i like it but i think not all the people will like it i think they expect a happy ending and i think it was a happy ending

This instantly became one if my favorite movies of all time.

Thank you for this heartfelt review. I will be truing 70 in October, and I totally agree the this film is not just for kids. Also, as someone who lived in New York at that time, “Robot Dreams” is an architecturally and geographically accurate depiction of New York in the 1980s. Throughout the movie the World Trade Center is seen in the distance. And this, I think, must be intentional as is the choice of “September” as a leitmotif throughout the film, foreshadowing what we will see as the story unfolds. Ultimately what this movie asks us is, what happens when you open your heart to someone and that someone is taken away from you? Is it possible in the face of unspeakable loss to find happiness again? “Robot Dreams” answers this in an exceedingly mature and nuanced and complex and compassionate way. I was an absolute wreck by the end of the film, and I'm still feeling all the feels days later. And I am so grateful for that.

Just back from seeing it - it's a masterpiece and moved me to tears. I've never seen a movie that I both loved so much but found so moving and difficult to watch that I'm in two minds about ever watching it again. What an experience.

I feel like this movie has one of the most mature takes on relationships. I like that Robot makes the choice in the end. And while he realizes he and dog still share a bond and love for each other, he realizes that they both also have something new now that is just as important. Like I dunno its very much how in life you form strong connections and not all of them are meant to last. In a way you dont get a happy end and in a way you get 2.

I loved the movie. The story, direction and the animation.

I completely agree with you about the ending. It was rather bittersweet and not really what I wished for, but it is still a great ending.

Agree with your comments. I also was so moved and found it so emotional. I also highly recommend this ❤

I’m looking forward to this!

Well done. TY. Have not seen the film yet.

I love this movie. The ending was so bittersweet. I had to sit in the dark and get myself together. But I was happy they both had a new friend who needed them. I cried a lot during this. Perfect movie. Recommend it to everyone.

Do you feel that The Boy and The Heron will take the Oscar? Or do you think this one will?

I'm so glad that film is allowing more people to experience this story. My wife and I bought the comic at Comic Con years ago when it came out - we had just discovered First-Second publishers, and grabbed up a bunch of their recommendations. We sat in a line for a panel and started reading it together, laughing and smiling as it went, quietly commenting as we both moved through the story. I haven't seen the film, but it sounds like it ends EXACTLY the same way, because we were both sitting there, weeping over this little book, and smiling at the same time. It is maybe a case of perfect graphic storytelling. I can't wait to see the movie and be broken again.

Going to see this today with my 9yo...thank you for the review....hankies packed. ❤

They pulled it from the local cinema, :0( So, I've ordered it on BluRay. TY again !

I totally agree!

I just saw it and I am a blubbering mess. This movie had me tearing up every 5 minutes for nearly the entire hour and a half run time. Your review is spot on and the words you chose to describe this film (without spoilers) are perfect. It is a “phenomenal” achievement and I hope word of mouth spreads long and far because I have not been this emotional over a film in a long time.

Great video! You've convinced me to watch this movie.

The movie won't be in my area ("silicon valley") until may 31st, but I think I might go see this in a theater, er, theatre.

Well I consider it in my top 3 animated films alongside Night on the Galactic Railroad and Fantastic Mr. Fox. Also the robot dreams is set in 1980s New Yourk and was based on a graphic novel.

Hermosa película que te deja reflexionando 🫶

I just got back from watching it. Great movie and achievement but man it took the wind out of my sails. I went alone and man did this hit a little too close to home for me as I'm experiencing something similar as Dog. Also, not the ending I wanted but I understood what they were going for.

Cried hard and scared my client when we watched this in Cannes 😂

I just want to say I aplaud the movie for having the balls to be unapologetaly dark telling this more serious story. You won't see stuff like this in Kids films these days very often at least not with this kind of tone.

It is indeed a very enjoyable movie. I watched it last night.

Saw the movie today and I absolutely loved it. Made me laugh and deffo made me cry. One of the best movies I have seen so far in 2024.

I just watch it, it was masterpiece But the ending is kinda brutal lol it was bittersweet ending

It was an excellent movie, for a movie that was basically silent other than noises and music. There are better movies, like the Boy and the Heron. But it was a fun little movie.

I loved the movie it got a bit long-winded during the dream stage but it came to a great conclusion

For me this was almost a perfect film... but the ending spoilt it. I needed Dog and Robot to see each other at the end. I would have been fine with them deciding to stay with their new companions, but the fact that it didn't come full circle after all they had been through left me feeling unfulfilled.

I loved this movie.

I loved it.

Duck piss me off lol

well, skipping this one. i dont need sad movies right now, real life is already too sad.

I hate to ask, but what's up with your cheek?

I know a lot of people say the end was good, but i can't shake the idea that dog will live and die believing the robot is dead because of him, like, why he don't even get to talk with, at least show him that he is alive, this is just disturbing and no one can convince me that this is a good final for a movie

Im glad they didnt meet up at the end. It seemed more like a toxic relation ship where robot was left broken and destroyed and dog just moved on to the next parter. Going back would have been a regression and I am glad he stayed with Rascal, who treated him right.

cry like a baby--hope more people could see this movie.

This movie was garbage. Why would Robot not let Dog know he was all right? Instead he was content to let Dog think he killed his best friend. The movie chose a sad ending simply to try and be relevant.

The ending is special but it fucking destroyed me

I hated the ending. It FELT like a betrayal. Why did we even bother watching these characters reunite? I WANTED the happy fairytale ending. I don't give a hoot.