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The story behind creating animated film, the Mitchells vs. the Machines
The Mitchells vs. the Machines was written and directed by Mike Rianda. He first had the idea for the film in December of 2014. Mike Rianda, the film’s director, claims that the inspiration for the film occurred to him while driving. “This is a very personal film about my absolutely bizarre family,” says director Mike Rianda.
The plot revolves around a regular suburban family on their way to drop off their oldest daughter to film school. They are, however, in the unusual position of defending the planet from a menacing robot takeover.
“We were particularly moved by Mike’s story and his ability to convey a joke, but really care about the emotionality of it,” says producer Phil Lord. Phil Lord, one of the film’s producers, says, “It can make you laugh and cry.” That was an instant win for us.”
Visual of animated film, the Mitchells vs. the Machines
To ensure that the Mitchells’ car journey across America was accurately shown, Rianda, Rowe, and other key members of the art and design team decided to plan their own road trip. “I love that the film is really observed and genuine,” says director Mike Rowe.
Jeff Rowe, director: It’s a pretty well-grounded film at its foundation. We hoped to provide more emotional depth. Mitchells’ distinctive visual stamp sets it different from other major CG-animated studio productions.
Kurt Albrecht, who co-produced the picture with Lord and Miller, praises the company for allowing young and creative directors like Rianda and Rowe to explore their original visions.
Production of animated film, the Mitchells vs. the Machines
Mike Rianda directed “The Mitchells vs. the Machines,” which was produced by Phil Lord and Chris Miller, who formed an instant bond with the director after meeting and working together at Sony on Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse. Mike Rowe, director: We pay close attention to the characters’ details. They experience complicated emotions and have defects and desires that are in conflict with one another.
Trailer and synopsis of animated film, the Mitchells vs. the Machines
The Mitchells are a troubled but loving family whose road vacation is cut short by a technological rebellion that poses a threat to humanity. The family will have to work together to preserve themselves and the world with the assistance of two faulty robots and a deliciously obese pug.
The film follows a family as they face their greatest family challenge yet: averting the robot apocalypse. Every individual on the earth is being hunted down with the help of everything from smart phones to wicked Furbys. When the family thinks the trip can’t get any worse, a robot rebellion takes place!
Netflix success of animated film, the Mitchells vs. the Machines
Netflix has acquired worldwide rights to Sony Pictures Animation’s The Mitchells vs. The Machines. The film is a comedy-adventure about a regular family that must work together to unplug a technological apocalypse. Maya Rudolph, Mike Rianda, Eric Andre, Olivia Colman, and Doug The Pug all star in the film.
In its first month, The Mitchells vs. the Machines is Netflix’s most-watched animated original film. In the first 28 days of the film’s streaming availability, 53 million subscriber homes joined the Mitchells.
Critics towards animated film, the Mitchells vs. the Machines
The exciting, pop culture-fueled robocalypse road trip from writer/director Mike Rianda and co-director Jeff Rowe has received positive feedback.
The film now has a Rotten Tomatoes rating of 93 percent and a MetaScore of 79 based on 12 reviews.
‘The Mitchells vs. the Machines,’ a film about a family on the run, has the sense of a hundred different movie scenarios thrown together. The sharp, often sitcom-style humor keeps parents enthralled as well.
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