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wariothelegendSep 18, 2016

Out of any "Dream Works" movie I've watched, "Home" has to be the weakest. It's not bad mind you, but it did have a lot of room for improvement. On what you ask? Everything. The characters, graphics, story, music, voice acting, and I'll evenOut of any "Dream Works" movie I've watched, "Home" has to be the weakest. It's not bad mind you, but it did have a lot of room for improvement. On what you ask? Everything. The characters, graphics, story, music, voice acting, and I'll even say the jokes could have been a bit wittier. It's enjoyable for the first time watching, but it's one of those kinds of movies where you're only satisfied watching it once.… Expand

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Rox22Jul 24, 2015

If anything, Home is a nice idea with some genuinely heartfelt moments here and there. Some fun and colourful visuals too. However, the movie on the whole is just hastily put together and bizarrely paced.

The dialogue is insanely childishIf anything, Home is a nice idea with some genuinely heartfelt moments here and there. Some fun and colourful visuals too. However, the movie on the whole is just hastily put together and bizarrely paced.

The dialogue is insanely childish and can someone tell Rhianna she can't act. Jim Parson, further demonstrates how little range he has. Sheldon is great in BBT, but not in everything else. But to be honest his casting was a good fit for the character.

But the last act of the movie does salvage the wreck the first hour left behind with some great scenes that show what the movie should have been.

Overall:
Home isn't bad, but feels like it should have gone through some more post production. It is clear it had potential just a shame that most of the movie is trailer bait aimed at 5 year olds.

Side Note:
If a sequel ever gets made, be sure to remember that adults are a demographic too.… Expand

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ThatCoolCriticApr 12, 2015

Dreamworks is probably my 3rd favorite animation company behind Disney and Pixar. So when I heard they were releasing only 1 movie this year I was kinda sad. The characters are Oh and Tip. Jim Parsons is a good actor and all but he's prettyDreamworks is probably my 3rd favorite animation company behind Disney and Pixar. So when I heard they were releasing only 1 movie this year I was kinda sad. The characters are Oh and Tip. Jim Parsons is a good actor and all but he's pretty much playing Sheldon but an alien. Tip is ok too but the movie focuses on the Boov so much that she doesn't get to develop a personality that much. I think Rihanna should just stick to music making. But the biggest problem with this movie is the story. It feels like 5 plots were mixed in a blender and the filmmaker s just went with that.The jokes basically consist of toilet humor, my least favorite. The animation is ok I guess. Dreamworks, if u want to get back on you feet this film isn't helping u. 6/10… Expand

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gameguardian21Aug 18, 2016

To be honest, I don't think this is a bad movie, but it's just disappointing. The story has it's ups and downs. The two main characters are well developed and their interactions are well acted. The animation is pretty good, and it has a goodTo be honest, I don't think this is a bad movie, but it's just disappointing. The story has it's ups and downs. The two main characters are well developed and their interactions are well acted. The animation is pretty good, and it has a good message. However there are problems. It can get really annoying at times and some scenes just don't cut out. Plus I feel as it just doesn't have that much emotion outside of the two main characters. Overall, not DreamWorks best work, but not its worse.… Expand

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MattBrady99Apr 1, 2015

Generic HollyWood fluff basically what this movie is.

The story to Home is about a group of friendly aliens uses Earth for their new hideout. But when one is inadvertently discovered by a human, he has no choice but to join forces with theGeneric HollyWood fluff basically what this movie is.

The story to Home is about a group of friendly aliens uses Earth for their new hideout. But when one is inadvertently discovered by a human, he has no choice but to join forces with the teen and the two embark on a globe-spanning adventure to right his wrongs - and maybe find out the two races have a lot more in common then they thought.

I remember back in February 2014 when I went to see Peabody and Sherman at the theater and when all the trailers to loads of different movies where over, then a short animated movie came on called Almost Home and it was only a couple of minutes long and it was a fine little short film...way better than the movie itself, I mean I'm being nasty but hey that's me being honest for you right here and it's not like I wanted this movie to be a generic kids movie.

Jim Parsons does the voice work in this movie for are main character. Now I like Jim Parsons as an actor and him being in the Golden Globe wining TV show The Big Bang Theory, but in this he just plays Jim Parsons with a little salt of Sheldon Cooper. He didn't do horrible or anything like that he just didn't hind his voice while playing the character because although out the movie I had an image of Sheldon Cooper in my head every time the character speaks.

Rihanna as we know isn't the greatest actress on the planet, actually she's horrible but now in this she voices a character that even when shes not in front of the camera she still can't pull of a good voice performance, because I didn't buy for one second that she played a young girl in this movie.

The jokes in the movie felt really flat to me and I know this movie is for kids but I'm not sure if the kids will enjoy it, maybe they will or maybe they not at least the movie pretty animation to keep them focus and not get bored.

Without spoiling anything in the movie I just got to say that the movie ended in such a cliche way that always happen in kids movies towards the end and that's character's dancing over their success and their victory. Every time that happens in kids movies I simply roll my eyes.

For the only good things in the movie are the animation as it looks pretty and colorful to look at and the voice acting for the most part isn't as bad as I said early. Overall Home is an generic, cliche, playing it safe and easily forgettable.… Expand

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Steel1943Mar 29, 2015

Home is probably entertaining for children, but as an adult, I thought that the film was a bit lacking. The movie had a rushed storyline where parts of the movie were not explained enough in full during the first half of the movie toHome is probably entertaining for children, but as an adult, I thought that the film was a bit lacking. The movie had a rushed storyline where parts of the movie were not explained enough in full during the first half of the movie to understand how the concepts of the movie worked. Also, the fact that 80% of the film's soundtrack consisted of Rihanna songs both kills the belief that the sound crew had a taste for creativity during the film, and also makes me believe that the producers cut a deal with Rihanna to put several songs performed by her in the film to save money on production costs. (In other words, a "2-for-1" special.) And, to add more mention of "Rihanna advertising" to the film, the character she voices just happens to be from the same country as her; since no characters in the film have singing parts, this film, at a certain point, started to feel like an advertisement for a Rihanna album.… Expand

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wornoutspinesApr 15, 2015

The movie started with short history of the Boov's adventures to find a home, which basically is the short film released a few years ago, but the film itself is different from what the marketing made it out to be.

From the trailers and theThe movie started with short history of the Boov's adventures to find a home, which basically is the short film released a few years ago, but the film itself is different from what the marketing made it out to be.

From the trailers and the short film, I thought that Oh (Jim Parsons) was running from his fellow Boov - which he is - after making one too many mistakes and landed on Earth while he was running away from them, causing all the Boov to come to Earth because they were looking for him but that’s not the case. The movie went in a complete different route, either the studio changed the story-line at the last minute or I saw another movie because the trailers was for an alternate movie not the one I saw.

So the movie was confusing for a little while but it doesn’t change the fact that the Oh and Tip grow on you, the little Boov Oh, like his counterparts, is quirky, a bit silly, and sometimes funny. The Boovs may not be as funny but they are as endearing as the Minions. Home is solely destined for kids though, the jokes and gags are aimed to please them, and after a few minutes you know exactly where the story is going. The message “accepting people for who they are” may not be original but for a kids’ movie it’s never a bad idea to remind them that being different is OK.

Home is fun to watch and could be a nice afternoon trip to the movie theaters with your young kids, nieces and nephews. @wornoutspines… Expand

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kuehnauDec 4, 2015

An alright film, with a half way decent plot, I just find it hard to believe a alien species could develop hyper space technology and not understand basic empathy. it's not a bad film, but it's not great. Cool ending thought, even if youAn alright film, with a half way decent plot, I just find it hard to believe a alien species could develop hyper space technology and not understand basic empathy. it's not a bad film, but it's not great. Cool ending thought, even if you could see it from a mile away.… Expand

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Shady313Apr 30, 2015

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JacobJan 13, 2016

Home breaks new ground for Dreamworks with a strong female lead, a message about uniqueness and gorgeous animation. Unfortunately, that is lost amidst the gags, Rihanna songs cutting out any dramatic moments, and typical hip humor thatHome breaks new ground for Dreamworks with a strong female lead, a message about uniqueness and gorgeous animation. Unfortunately, that is lost amidst the gags, Rihanna songs cutting out any dramatic moments, and typical hip humor that Dreamworks is known for. Had the film focused more on the girl’s conflict being separated from her mother and the heartfelt message this could’ve been a great film. Instead it’s another passable but forgettable Dreamworks film. Children will enjoy it and parents might smile but nothing worth remembering.… Expand