The Mitchells Vs. the Machines

Movie Details:

Voice Cast & Characters:

• Abbi Jacobson as Katie Mitchell, an aspiring filmmaker who is the daughter of Rick and Linda, and Aaron’s older sister
  • Madeleine McGraw as young Katie
• Danny McBride as Rick Mitchell, the middle-aged nature-obsessed and technophobic father of Katie and Aaron, and Linda’s husband
• Maya Rudolph as Linda Mitchell, the mother of Katie and Aaron, and Rick’s wife
• Mike Rianda as Aaron Mitchell, the dinosaur-loving son of Rick and Linda, and Katie’s younger brother
  • Rianda also voices a talking dog, the Furbies, a Giant Furby, and a Wi-Fi enthusiast
• Eric André as Dr. Mark Bowman, a scientist who is the founder of PAL Labs and creator of PAL
• Olivia Colman as PAL, a self-aware and ruthless AI virtual assistant created by Mark, who wants to exact revenge on humankind after being discarded as obsolete who has a British accent
• Fred Armisen as Deborahbot 5000, a damaged PAL Max robot from PAL Labs who helps the Mitchells
• Beck Bennett as Eric, another damaged PAL Max robot from PAL Labs who helps the Mitchells. Bennett also voices the other PAL Max robots in the film.
• Chrissy Teigen as Hailey Posey, the Mitchells’ neighbor and Jim’s wife whose respect Linda has often sought
• John Legend as Jim Posey, the Mitchells’ neighbor, and Hailey’s husband
• Charlyne Yi as Abbey Posey, the dinosaur-loving daughter of the Mitchells’ neighbors, Jim and Hailey Posey, and Aaron’s crush
• Blake Griffin as PAL Max Prime, a sleek robot from PAL Labs created by PAL that serves as an upgraded version of the PAL Max line
• Conan O’Brien as Glaxxon 5000, a PAL Max robot from PAL Labs who appears in the Foolish Human Air video
• Doug the Pug as Monchi, the Mitchell family’s pet dog

Storyline:

An animated action-comedy about an ordinary family who find themselves in the middle of their biggest family challenge yet…saving the world from the robot apocalypse. No big deal, right? It all starts when creative outsider Katie Mitchell is accepted into the film school of her dreams and is eager to leave home and find “her people,” when her nature-loving dad insists on having the whole family drive her to school and bond during one last totally-not-awkward-or-forced road trip. But just when the trip can’t get any worse, the family suddenly finds itself in the middle of the robot uprising. Everything from smart phones, to Rombas, to evil Furbys is employed to capture every human on the planet. Now it’s up to the Mitchells, including upbeat mom Linda, quirky little brother Aaron, their squishy pug, Monchi, and two friendly, but simple-minded robots to save humanity.

About Movie:

The Mitchells vs. the Machines is an animated science fiction comedy film produced by Columbia Pictures and Sony Pictures Animation. Directed by Mike Rianda in his feature directorial debut and co-directed by Jeff Rowe, the film features a screenplay written by both directors. It stars the voices of Danny McBride, Abbi Jacobson, Maya Rudolph, Eric André, Olivia Colman, and others, depicting the story of the dysfunctional Mitchell family as they embark on a road trip to save Earth from a robot uprising.

The concept for the film originated with Rianda after his work on the Disney Channel series Gravity Falls. Announced in May 2018, the film was initially titled Connected but was later retitled to its final name. The animation style draws inspiration from Sony Pictures Animation’s previous work on Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, utilizing a unique “hand-painted watercolor style” that combines traditional and digital techniques.

Originally scheduled for theatrical release in 2020, The Mitchells vs. the Machines was affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, leading Sony to sell its distribution rights to Netflix. The film had a limited theatrical release on April 23, 2021, before becoming available for streaming on April 30.

The story follows Katie Mitchell, an aspiring filmmaker who is at odds with her father Rick. When Rick cancels her flight to college in favor of a family road trip, they inadvertently become humanity’s last hope against a global uprising led by an AI named PAL, voiced by Olivia Colman. The family must navigate their differences while battling rogue robots and their own interpersonal conflicts.

Upon release, The Mitchells vs. the Machines received widespread acclaim for its animation, humor, voice acting, and family unity and connection themes. It was nominated for several awards, including Best Animated Feature at the Academy Awards and won multiple categories at the Annie Awards.

Critics praised the film’s energetic storytelling and emotional depth, highlighting how it addresses modern themes such as technology’s impact on family dynamics and communication. It holds an impressive approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes and has been recognized as one of the standout animated films of 2021.

Overall, The Mitchells vs. the Machines is celebrated for its innovative animation style and heartfelt narrative that resonates with audiences of all ages, making it a significant addition to contemporary animated cinema.

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