Carlos Cabral

The Wild Robot was an unexpected gem, and it really touched me on multiple levels. The film, based on Peter Brown’s beloved book, beautifully captured the essence of survival, friendship, and the delicate balance between nature and technology. The story follows a robot named Roz who finds herself stranded on an island and, through time, learns to coexist with the animals around her. What I loved most was how the movie handled the themes of belonging and adaptation. Roz, though a machine, gradually becomes a part of the natural world, and it’s a powerful reminder of how connection can happen in the most unlikely of places. The visuals were stunning, blending the harshness of the wild with the softness of learning and growth. There’s something incredibly touching about watching a robot, built for efficiency, slowly develop a sense of empathy and even love. It’s a movie that makes you reflect, not just on the world around us but on our place within it. I walked away feeling both heartened by Roz’s journey and more aware of the ways technology and nature are constantly intersecting in our lives. If you haven’t seen The Wild Robot, it’s absolutely worth watching—it’s more than just a story about a robot; it’s a story about what it means to be truly alive.