The defence The Sentimental Softie
“Momentum is a formal choice.”
The velocity sharpens instinct and tension, making every beat land before self-importance can settle in.
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The Mitchells vs. the Machines
Animation · Adventure · Comedy · 2021
A quirky, dysfunctional family's road trip is upended when they find themselves in the middle of the robot apocalypse and suddenly become humanity's unlikeliest last hope.
Movie details
The Mitchells vs. the Machines
“Saving the world can be a trip.”
2021 Animation · Adventure · Comedy 1h 50m
Critical arithmetic
One number, for now.
Scores change. Arguments endure.
TMDB
7.8 / 10
Community rating
A quirky, dysfunctional family's road trip is upended when they find themselves in the middle of the robot apocalypse and suddenly become humanity's unlikeliest last hope.
CriticWise case file
What this film says about your taste.
Not a recommendation score. A measure of how closely the film’s taste signals resemble yours.
The archetype split
Who fights over The Mitchells vs. the Machines?
For the defence
The Sentimental Softie
“You came to feel something, and you will.”
Read their case For the prosecution
The Cool Ironist
“Feeling things is a little embarrassing.”
Read their objectionThe split comes from the same five-axis model used by the test, not audience ratings or review sentiment.
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The people responsible.
Cast & crew
Directed by
Mike Rianda
Written by
Jeff Rowe · Mike Rianda
Abbi Jacobson
Katie / Dog Cop (voice)
Danny McBride
Rick (voice)
Maya Rudolph
Linda (voice)
Mike Rianda
Aaron / Furbies / Talking Dog / Wifi Enthusiast (voice)
Eric Andre
Mark (voice)
Olivia Colman
PAL (voice)
Fred Armisen
Deborahbot 5000 (voice)
Court is in session
Put The Mitchells vs. the Machines on trial.
Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.
The prosecution The Cool Ironist
“Speed as an alibi.”
The film races past its weak spots and hopes acceleration will keep the audience from inspecting the evidence.