Review of Home (2015) by Ryan C — 09 Aug 2015

Home is one of Dreamworks Animation much more lazier projects, one that doesn't take any risks and feels like we've seen a thousand times. The story is about an alien and little girl becoming friends during a generic quest, and I really am tired of seeing the same boring road trip bonding movie that goes the exact same way as the rest.

They don't like each other, then they do, then they fight, then they reconcile and are friends again. It happens all the time, and we are sick of it. It didn't have the power of the other friendship Dreamworks has created, most notably Hiccup and Toothless.

The voice cast was absolutely nothing special. Jim Parsons is a great comedic talent, but his character here is nothing more than an animated version of Sheldon Cooper. He is a quirky alien who doesn't understand our customs, and he never really did anything to stand out from his other roles.

Rihanna is just here because they want to appeal to the younger crowd, which would be fine, but they play so much of her music that it almost felt like a ad for her new album. It became kind of funny at times, and not in the good way.

I enjoyed Steve Martin's character as the alien leader Captain Smek, he was just so wacky and dumb that it perfectly fit Martin's humor. animation was very good, but still one of their more kid friendly animated films like Mr.

Peabody and Sherman. I feel like Dreamworks has been declining in quality the past few years, with the exception of the phenomenal How to Train Your Dragon films and I even enjoyed The Croods. I just want them to take more risks and try new things like they used to.

I wasn't really a fan of this film, but its harmless and kids will dig it. But for adults, I wouldn't hold your breath if your awaiting one of Dreamworks more mature films.