The Wild Robot

The Wild Robot
After a shipwreck, an intelligent robot called Roz is stranded on an uninhabited island. To survive the harsh environment, Roz bonds with the island's animals and cares for an orphaned baby goose.
Manuel Frangis reviewedMarch 26, 2025
I just watched The Wild Robot and I give it 4.5 out of 5 stars. I honestly didn’t know what to expect going in, but this movie really surprised me. It’s beautiful, emotional, and way deeper than you’d think from a story about a robot stranded in the wilderness. It has that perfect balance of quiet, thoughtful storytelling and moments of fun and adventure. It’s definitely one of those movies that sticks with you.
The main character is a robot named Roz, and she wakes up alone on a remote island after a shipwreck. No humans, no instructions—just nature. At first, she has no idea what to do, and the animals on the island see her as a threat. But over time, she starts learning how to adapt to the environment, communicate with the animals, and even form bonds with them. Watching her slowly figure out how to survive and connect is what gives the movie its heart.
The animation is absolutely stunning. Everything looks soft and hand-painted, with warm colors, gentle movement, and a natural beauty that matches the tone of the story perfectly. It’s not flashy or loud like a lot of animated movies these days—it’s calm, peaceful, and lets you really soak in the atmosphere. The way the seasons change, the animals move, and Roz interacts with the world around her feels almost meditative at times.
Roz as a character is really well done. She starts off as this emotionless machine who’s just trying to follow logic and programming. But as the story goes on, you see her evolve in a way that’s totally believable and super touching. She learns to care, to protect, and even to love in her own quiet way. It’s not forced or cheesy—it’s subtle, and it hits you harder because of that.
The animals on the island are all given unique personalities, and even though they’re not overly cartoonish, they each bring something fun to the story. There’s humor, tension, and even moments where it gets surprisingly emotional. There’s also a baby goose that Roz ends up raising, and let me just say—that whole arc is one of the best parts of the movie. It adds so much warmth and shows how far Roz comes as a character.
The story moves at a slower pace, but it never drags. It’s more about the little moments than big action scenes. It gives you time to breathe and actually care about what’s happening. That said, there are still a few intense scenes, especially later in the movie, and they hit even harder because the movie takes its time building up to them.
I give The Wild Robot 4.5 out of 5 stars because it’s such a refreshing, emotional, and beautifully made film. It’s not trying to be loud or flashy—it’s just telling a powerful story about growth, nature, and what it means to connect with others. The only reason I didn’t give it a full five stars is that a couple of moments felt a little rushed near the end, but that’s a small nitpick in an otherwise fantastic movie. Overall The Wild Robot is a quiet masterpiece with stunning visuals, a strong message, and a main character you’ll actually care about by the end. I really loved it, and I’d absolutely watch it again. One of the best animated movies I’ve seen in a while.