The Mitchells vs. the Machines

The Mitchells vs. the Machines

A quirky, dysfunctional family's road trip is upended when they find themselves in the middle of the robot apocalypse and suddenly become humanity's unlikeliest last hope.

  • Released: 2021-04-22
  • Runtime: 110 minutes
  • Genre: Adventure, Animation, Comedy
  • Stars: Abbi Jacobson, Danny McBride, Maya Rudolph, Olivia Colman, Michael Rianda, Eric AndrĂ©, Fred Armisen, Beck Bennett, Chrissy Teigen, John Legend, Charlyne Yi, Blake Griffin, Conan O'Brien, Melissa Sturm, Doug Nicholas, Ellen Wightman, Sasheer Zamata, Elle Mills, Alex Hirsch, Jay Pharoah, Natalie Canizares, Jeff Rowe, Zeno Robinson, Grey DeLisle, Will Allegra, Alison Rich, Madeleine McGraw, Doug the Pug, Griffin McElroy, Lex Lang, Illya Owens, Ashley Peldon, Michelle Ruff, Justin Shenkarow, Jim Pirri, Juan Pacheco, Lisa Wilhoit, Andrew Morgado, Blake Griffin, Bill Farmer
  • Director: Michael Rianda
 Comments
  • PeetaFr0d0 - 17 June 2024
    Funny, delightful, animated film about an unusual family
    This Sony Pictures animation production totally lived up to my expectations, as I expected something as lively and high-quality from the studio, especially when I knew that the creators behind this one are they who brought "The Lego Movie" and "Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse" to the big screen. The movie tackles dependence from technology, has a post-apocalyptic storyline, and has a relatable (at least to me) main character: Katie Mitchell, a movie lover and an aspiring filmmaker, is the character most movie buffs (including me!) can relate to. This film has great animation, humorous moments balanced with heartwarming ones, and an inspirational message about authenticity over contrived happiness (usually made up for social media), the truth that even a dysfunctional family can succeed in doing things together and retain their bonds, despite the adversities, and about the sacrifices made from parents for a better life for their children. It also advocates that we should follow our dreams no matter how impossible the achievement of them might seem at first, and that everyone can be who he chooses to be, regardless of the obstacles. The picture gets its points across without giving away neither the family entertainment is meant to deliver, nor the fast pace. It is really fun, has children-friendly action, cinephile references and is enjoyable for everyone in the family, making it an ideal choice for family movie night.
  • bravejaf - 26 December 2023
    Better than almost every Pixar film
    Sony Animation has stepped it up since Spiderverse. Mitchell's Vs. The Machines is an excellently crafted film in terms of the story and animation. The opening scenes showcase the creativity. This flare is continued throughout the film.

    The writing is also excellent with an emotional story about family. There are some very powerful moments involving the titular Mitchell family. The film also has plenty of comedic moments. The pug leads the way for laughs. There also are a couple of characters introduced in the second half of the film that provide laughs.

    I highly recommend checking out this movie if you are seeking an emotional roller-coaster. One minute you will be laughing, then the next moment you may be holding back tears.