Ron's Gone Wrong (2021)

Jolin finds it an amiable, amusing story with a big heart and worthwhile ideas about technology. He especially praises the earned friendship between Barney and Ron, which gives the film its emotional force.

Han finds the film endearing and funny, with a thoughtful critique of social media, despite its lack of daring imagination. She especially praises its cute, idiosyncratic robot and its sharp portrayal of technology’s effects on human connection.

The available description suggests a positive verdict, saying the film’s humour helps it stand apart. It singles out that humour despite similarities to other animated movies.

Ide’s verdict is that the debut animation is appealing and deft. The available standfirst singles out its deft, appealing execution.

Bramesco finds the film’s message about technology muddled, despite its sincere friendship story. He praises the buoyant mood, good jokes, and lively animation.

Bradshaw finds the film entertaining and tender, but ultimately too neutral about its big-tech questions. He especially praises the opening, where Barney’s own social awkwardness makes him seem like a malfunctioning robot.

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Motamayor calls the film charming and worthwhile, though less distinctive and visually inventive than stronger animated peers. He praises its warm friendship story, humor, and thoughtful take on technology and social media.

Debruge finds the film uneven but entertaining, with a familiar and unfocused corporate-critical plot. He praises Zach Galifianakis’s haywire performance and Ron’s buggy, expressive animation.

Smith finds the film’s message about technology and friendship contradictory and ultimately unconvincing. He praises the early scenes where Ron’s malfunctions mirror Barney’s social awkwardness, along with their comic slapstick.

Ordoña finds the film’s friendship lesson and Big Tech warnings muddled, with little fun to distinguish it from other animated films. He praises the animation’s textures and B*Bot designs but says Zach Galifianakis’s performance is squandered by its one-note delivery.

The critic finds it an endearing, often funny family film that takes a smart swipe at social media culture. She praises its heartwarming character development and the bond between Barney and Ron, while noting that not all the gags land.

The critic finds the film a delightful, heartfelt adventure despite repetitive plotting and an unnecessary antagonist. They praise its warm friendship message and voice cast, while noting that Mitchells vs. the Machines is stronger in style and comedy.

Spiegel finds the film frustrating and unable to develop its critique of technology, despite a strong central idea. He praises Zach Galifianakis’s comic voice work and the leads’ convincing friendship, but says the film’s treatment of data mining and digital friendships is naïve.

Oller pans the film as a false, formulaic lecture about technology that mistakes screen use for social connection. He gives Zach Galifianakis’s deadpan, goofy vocal performance some credit, though repetitive writing undercuts it.

Robertson finds the film entertaining enough but ultimately unsuccessful. He particularly objects to its dated nostalgia and recycled cultural references.

The critic finds the film derivative and emotionally hollow, with its warning about social media muddled by the desire to sell Ron as a toy. The review praises the animation as bright and lively, while criticizing the film for offering no meaningful guidance about online harm.