A robot crashes down from the sky, landing on some rugged, scenic cliffs. The local animals accidentally power him up, and it turns out he’s programmed to be helpful and friendly. He tries his best to make friends, even learning their language, but the animals are convinced he’s a dangerous monster.

So now the robot, named Rozzum 7134 or just “Roz,” is all about being a parent. He’s got this sneaky fox buddy named Fink giving him tips for raising the little birdie, who needs to learn how to fly before everyone migrates south. It’s not easy though—the baby goose has tiny wings and none of the other geese are thrilled that it’s being raised by a “monster” robot.

Everything gets even crazier when more robots show up on the island. It’s like nature vs tech with some surprises tossed in there!

The movie’s got this dreamy art style inspired by impressionism rather than typical CGI looks—they’re doing something artsy here! Adapted from Peter Brown’s illustrated books about Rozzum 7134, it doesn’t follow your usual animation playbook with shiny graphics but instead gives you these almost painting-like scenes that feel fresh and engaging!
Imagine stepping into a world where nature and technology collide in the most unexpected way. This story dives right into that mix with some pretty unique moves. Instead of jazzy, hip beats like other animated sagas, this flick wraps everything up in soft colors and designs that just feel right for an eco-friendly tale.

Now, don’t think this film shies away from showing nature’s tougher side—it’s got some harsh realities, too. The main character, Roz, goes on quite the journey trying to create a harmonious animal kingdom utopia. It’s tricky because humanity has kind of messed things up and plunged into chaos. There are robots in this mix to help and fight with some heavy-duty gear like plasma weapons. Yep, they can accidentally cause fiery messes if used wrong in forests.

Then there’s Roz’s wild encounters with local critters; some get a bit rough! She tussles with beasts way stronger than her, including bears—though surprisingly it’s raccoons that give her the hardest time. But here’s the kicker: even while fending off these attacks, Roz stays cool-headed thanks to her programming, which keeps her from hurting others and pushes her to offer help where she can.

Pretty much an artificial intelligent being searching for purpose without letting rejection get under its skin. As time goes on, Roz starts connecting more deeply and feeling empathetic—a must-have in today’s family animation lineup.

The movie is packed with moments you’ll love—from sweet to silly—and even moments that’ll wow you visually. If there’s one thing it could use more of, it might be those quiet bits where everybody kind of takes a breath and absorbs what’s happening around them—something that gives life to every scene that’s so beautifully animated.

Wall-E might come to mind at first, but Rozzum looks a bit different. Think of her as a mix between EVE from Wall-E and Miyazaki’s extending-arm robot from *Castle in the Sky*. You’ll see that vibe, especially when she’s partially covered by wild plants. This movie marks Chris Sanders’ return to animation after his detour with *The Call of the Wild*. If you liked *Lilo & Stitch* or the first *How to Train Your Dragon*, you might be excited because Sanders, along with producer Dean De Blois, is back doing what he does best. The film’s story feels like it’s setting up for some sequels, and who can blame them? Rozzum is just too charming and determined not to have more adventures ahead!