Examining the Film "Ron Goes Wrong"

Parents should know that Ron's Gone Wrong is an animated comedy adventure starring Zach Galifianakis as a "defective" robot named Ron who is given to an 11-year-old boy named Barney (Jack Dylan Grazer). When Ron and his friends get together, they create a friendship code that is truly their own. Class issues are addressed (Barney is the last person at his school to get a B*Bot), and concerns about the overuse of technology, social media, and screen time among preteens and teenagers are also addressed. While there isn't much in the way of blood and gore, there is some mild peril as a group of teenagers infiltrate a corporation to save the day and there is also some bullying at school (one boy is even teased while he uses the restroom). As a result, there is some foul language ("sucks," "freakin'," etc.) ) and toilet humor, such as the "Poop Girl" meme or the plastic unicorn toy that "poops" glittery slime. Real friendships, tolerance for those who are different, and the value of compassion, empathy, and teamwork within a family are all themes explored in the film. Grandma Barney, played by Olivia Colman, and Grandpa Barney, voiced by Ed Helms.

Since the B*Bot's personality and appearance can be tailored to the user, it serves as the ideal companion for the young users Bubble is targeting in RON'S GONE WRONG. Soon enough, Jack Dylan Grazer's Barney, an awkward 11-year-old, will be the only kid in school without a pet. Barney is overjoyed to receive an "irregular" B*Bot from his salesman father Graham (Ed Helms) and his Eastern European grandmother Donka (Olivia Colman) for his birthday. However, it becomes immediately clear that "Ron" (Zach Galifianakis) was poorly programmed and does not look or behave like a typical B*Bot. As a result of the lack of standard operating procedures, Barney and Ron have to figure out their own secret to having the best friendship possible, all the while finding themselves on the "kill list" at the company due to Ron's abnormal (and unpredictable) actions. Barney and Ron work together to evade the police. or the even more dire case of reprogramming

An enjoyable blend of kid-friendly adventure, quirky buddy comedy, and instructive schoolyard drama characterizes this animated tale. Barney is initially portrayed as a glum person who doesn't bother inviting anyone to his birthday party because he thinks nobody will show up. Barney's only other "friend" besides Donka and his dad is the family goat. Upon Ron's arrival, Barney finally has the best friend he's always wanted, and this is because the two of them are creating their own rules for friendship. Sarah Smith (Arthur Christmas) is a writer/director who has previously followed a bumbling but likable protagonist who is also lonely. Even when Ron causes mayhem by encouraging the other kids to instruct their B*Bots to get rid of their Bubble programming, she keeps the emphasis on Barney's family and friends.

Barney and Ron's friendship is entertaining for children because of their goofy exchanges as they get to know each other. Galifianakis's voice acting is perfect for the role of Ron, and he adds a lot of comedic value to the script. Donka, played by Colman, is a highlight because he both adores Barney and pushes him to become independent. Anyone with an immigrant grandparent will find special charm in her appreciation of traditional cuisine (she serves Barney tripe soup) and superstitions (she thinks a relative died from a "demon inside a cashew" rather than a nut allergy). Savannah (Kylie Cantrall), a former friend of Barney's who becomes a poop meme, illustrates how quickly one's online reputation can take a turn for the worse. The "big reveal" that corporations want access to children in order to capitalize on their purchasing power is nothing new to anyone who has ever purchased a product with a tie-in or seen commercials during children's television. The film's messages about technology are significant, but its themes of unconditional friendship and strong family ties are even more so.

• Ron's Gone Wrong is a great conversation starter for families because it shows how tech companies target and influence young people through advertising and product placement. Do you think businesses actively seek out ways to advertise to young people? What do you think of that suggestion?

• How do they (the characters) show caring, helping, and working together? The reason why those traits matter so much is because

• How can households benefit from technology without falling prey to its seductive pull? Explain the ways in which you and your loved ones utilize technology as a unit. How do you find a happy medium between virtual and actual life?

• The fact that the children do, in fact, continue to play with B*Bots at the end of the film has led some critics to claim that the film sends mixed messages. When compared to the other B*Bots, how does Ron stand out, and how does recess develop throughout the book?

• To be released in theaters on October 22, 2021
• The date December7, 2021 is set for the release of the DVD/streaming versions.
• The actors Zach Galifianakis, Jack Dylan Grazer, and Olivia Colman.
• Sarah Smith, Jean-Phillipe Vine, and Octavio E. Rodriguez are the film's directors.
• Studios: 20th Century Fox
• Categories: Children's and Family
• Discussion of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Friendship; the Rise of Robotics
• Virtues of a Good Person: Caring, Empathetic, and Team Player
• The 106 minute runtime is as follows:
• Film receives a PG rating from the MPAA.
• Explicit themes and language, as well as some crude material, are listed as the reasons for the MPAA's "some" rating.
• The Award for Senseful Choice
• This page was last updated on February 17, 2023.