In a world obsessed with being "connected," Ron’s Gone Wrong argues that we have never been more alone.
Barney Pudowski, a socially awkward middle-schooler, is the only kid in his town without one. Living with his eccentric father Graham and his quirky, old-world grandmother Donka, Barney feels like an outcast among peers who are constantly glued to their B-bots. For his birthday, his family manages to get him a B-bot, but there's a catch: it's a defective unit that fell off a delivery truck. Ron-s Gone Wrong
This leads to the film’s best comedic beats. When Barney is sad, Ron doesn't offer a soothing emoji; he physically headbutts him. When Barney wants privacy, Ron throws a rock through a window. When Barney is bullied, Ron interprets "defend your friend" as a martial arts instruction manual. In a world obsessed with being "connected," Ron’s
The world design is stellar. The suburban neighborhood is drenched in pastel colors that mask a deep suburban ennui. The contrast between the warm, cluttered Pudowski home and the sterile, white, minimalist Bubble headquarters is visual storytelling at its finest. For his birthday, his family manages to get