Home

Home is a vibrant, humorous, and heartfelt 2015 animated movie directed by Tim Johnson and produced by DreamWorks Animation. This family-friendly adventure film brings actors Jim Parsons, Rihanna, and Steve Martin together to lend their distinctive voices to the film's colourful cast of characters.

Home tells the compelling story of an unlikely friendship between Oh, a misfit alien, and Tip, a brave human girl. Oh, voiced by Emmy-award-winning The Big Bang Theory star Jim Parsons, is part of an alien race known as the Boov who invade Earth. The Boov takeover represents a colossal shift for the planet's inhabitants, leading to some fun, laugh-out-loud moments as the Boov's well-intentioned but misguided attempts to reconfigure earthly ways of life fall short.

Oh isn't like the other Boov; he's an outcast among his people for his nonconformity, making one too many mistakes that earned him the title of 'most annoying Boov' amongst his race. The film's narrative takes a lively turn when Oh unintentionally alerts the Boov's enemies to their location, causing him to be branded a fugitive. On the run, Oh encounters Tip, played by chart-topping artist Rihanna, who has evaded the Boov and is searching for her mother, played by Jennifer Lopez, from whom she's been separated during the confusion of the invasion.

Tip is a plucky, determined heroine whose resourcefulness and bravery make her an excellent role model, and the chemistry between her character and Oh forms the heart of the film. The pair find they have more in common than they initially realise, with shared feelings of loneliness and their refusal to conform to societal expectations. Through various misadventures, mishaps, and mutual exchanges of Earth and Boov culture, the pair gradually forms an unlikely and touching friendship.

Featuring the voice of revered actor and comedian Steve Martin as Captain Smek, the uproariously idiotic and hilariously unbearable leader of the Boov, Home is filled with plenty of comedic moments that will have both children and adults giggling. Moreover, the film does a seamless job of marrying screwball comedy with heartfelt emotion, keeping viewers engaged from start to finish.

Meanwhile, the movie is visually stunning. The animation is bright, colourful, and incredibly detailed, from the design of the round and friendly Boov to the representation of well-known international landmarks playfully Boovified. Aside from the visual feasting, the movie offers an exceptional soundtrack with a score by Lorne Balfe and new music from Rihanna, adding to the overall appeal of the movie.

Home tackles themes of friendship, acceptance, and finding where you truly belong. It explores the concept of family and the idea that home is not a physical place, but where the people you love are. At the same time, it teaches kids about empathy and the importance of adapting to new environments and cultures. It's an empowering film that encourages kids to find their voice and use it for what's important.

Besides its hilarious slapstick humor and stunning animation, Home carries a heart tug that cherishes the emotive depth of a story about an odd couple finding companionship with each other. The movie delivers moments of laughter and tears while maintaining a balance between its light-hearted moments and its deeper, more poignant scenes.

All in all, Home is a feel-good, fun-filled animated ride that captures the hearts of young viewers and adults. It's a journey of self-discovery, teamwork, and understanding that will leave viewers with warmth, smiles, and laughter, making it a must-watch movie for the whole family. The combination of the film's vibrant animation, engaging humour, heartfelt story, and energetic performances from its lead actors make Home a memorable delight.