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DreamWorks' Home (2015)
Jul 12, 2024
DreamWorks' Home (2015)
Overview
The early 2010s DreamWorks films had inconsistent quality.
Examples of successful films:
Mr. Peabody and Sherman
.
Examples of less successful films:
Rise of the Guardians
(commercial failure),
Trolls
,
The Boss Baby
.
Introduction to Home (2015)
Released in 2015.
Generally, not well-received and forgotten over time.
The lecturer expresses a mix of likes and dislikes for the movie.
Plot Summary
The story starts with an introduction to the Boov, an alien species, on 'moving day'.
The protagonist, Oh, voiced by Jim Parsons (Sheldon Cooper from
The Big Bang Theory
).
The Boov move to Earth and relocate humans.
Key characters include Captain Smeck (leader of the Boov), Tip (human girl voiced by Rihanna), and Pig (Tip's cat).
Main plot revolves around Oh sending an Evite to the galaxy, summoning their enemies, the Gorg.
Oh and Tip go on an adventure to find Tip’s mom.
They travel to various locations, showcasing the Boov's misuse of human technology.
Resolution involves Oh using a Gorg superchip to save the Boov and humans.
Ends with a dance party celebrating unity between Boov and humans.
Notable Aspects
Likes
Music
: Soundtrack by famous artists like Rihanna.
Voice Acting
: Highlighted especially Jim Parsons and Rihanna.
Genuinely Funny Moments
: Some unintentional comedy, e.g., Boov reactions.
Dislikes
Humor
: Generally not well-received, except for ironic enjoyment.
Writing
: Not as sophisticated as other DreamWorks hits; dialogue and plot aimed at a younger audience.
Sound Quality
: Sounds obviously like it's recorded in a studio, takes away from the immersion.
Reception
Box Office
: Cost $135 million to make, earning $386 million worldwide, barely breaking even.
Seen as a commercial failure following underperformance of
Mr. Peabody and Sherman
.
Marketing and Merchandise
Extensive promotional campaign: McDonald's toys, Denny’s promotions, etc.
Observations on various promotions and their effectiveness.
Home-related merchandise involved numerous figures and plushies.
Source Material
Book
: Based on
The True Meaning of Smekday
by Adam Rex.
Differences in Boov character designs between the movie and the book.
Spin-offs and Related Content
Netflix Show
:
Home: The Adventures of Oh and Tip
- not well-received.
Mediocre animation quality and voice acting comparisons with other DreamWorks spinoff series.
Final Thoughts
Home
is considered an oddity within the DreamWorks catalog.
Neither a notably good nor notoriously bad film.
DreamWorks' recent successes (e.g.,
Puss in Boots 2
) suggest a more promising direction for the studio.
Additional Note:
The lecturer encourages viewers to engage with more forgotten films and support the quality content by subscribing.
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