So this is very interesting, there is a recent animation studio that goes by the name of LockSmith Animation, founded by Sarah Smith who directed Arthur Christmas, so this is should be a good film to start off this studio and see what they are capable of, this just came out yesterday in the UK and I got a chance to see it today with high hopes! And..., yeah it was good, a good film that is indeed a good start, but not without a few minor complaints, so let's talk about it.

First off the animation is quite impressive, there is a certain style and colour to it that looks rather extraordinary, the characters have a distinct cartoony design to them that I quite admire, the textures are nicely rendered, the B*Bots are wildly creative in how they look and move, it's very impressive and quite imaginative, I like the music too especially Henry Jackman's score and the song Sunshine by Liam Payne, the characters are easy to like even if they are cliched stereotypes, especially Ron (Zach Galifianakis) who is lovable and Barney (Jack Dylan Grazer) who is relatable in every way, thanks to the very solid voice acting, they carry the comedy and the drama rather well also, the story does have it's good heart and even stronger comedy, with also sweet moments that are quite admirable like i was surprised by how funny this film was, the film does get even more interesting and the steaks get bigger as it goes along, I like the ending a lot as it does fulfil the film's concept and message.

However there are a couple of things that are as wrong as Ron, like the movie has quite the cliches in it's story and it's quite predictable for the most part, that and the animation looks very similar to something like Arthur Christmas (hence Sarah Smith's involvement) heck Barney looks like him and Andrew (Rob Delaney) looked like Steve and Ron looked like Baymax, it also looks similar to Mitchells Vs. The Machines not just because of Olivia Colman's Involvement, the bully character can be annoying at times, also there are a few moments of very poor attempts to make fart jokes funny and it still doesn't work, I don't get it..., it's not very funny.

So yeah I did enjoy this movie for quite a bit and it was a good start for this animation studio, Ron's Gone Wrong is a enjoyable family animated feature that anyone can watch of any age, with it's impressive animation, a nice heart and message, a decently written story, likeable enough characters, very good voice acting, great comedy and a cool concept, but the silly moments of toilet humour, as to be expected cliches and easy to predict story doesn't give this film quite the magnum opus that LockSmith needs in a way, it's still a good animated movie that I can see everyone enjoying and remembering, but hey it's not perfect, so check it out when it comes out in the US, I certainly wish the best of luck to Locksmith for more potentially great animated features in the future!

I'm going to give Ron's Gone Wrong a 7.9/10.

I wasn't sure what to expect from this film, as it seemed similar to Next Gen (2018) and The Mitchells vs. The Machines (2021). They all feature an Apple-inspired robotics company, a quirky young outcast and a world obsessed by consumer electronics. What are the differences? Next Gen also has a quirky robot but it's more militaristic than Ron who is just constantly a ditz. The Mitchells vs. The Machines end up with no technology on their side at all. I think this film touches on a lot of points that are salient for the younger generation nowadays - social media fame is fleeting, friends are valuable because of their differences, and our mistakes should not be eternal. It's message was better than Next Gen, which resorted to sci-fi action to convey its message about tech addiction. However, it was not as good as The Mitchells vs. The Machines which had a more nuanced message about tech affecting our social lives. Overall, though, Ron's Gone Wrong by far had the cutest robot.

Ron's Gone Wrong is an outstanding animated film, written by Peter Baynham and Sarah Smith. It really connects with its audience through funny jokes and loveable characters, while also delivering the important message that no matter how kids present themselves, especially in middle school, they all are experiencing similar challenges and feelings. This message is very important, especially for young kids and teens to hear, and Ron's Gone Wrong brings this theme to light.

The storyline follows a socially awkward middle schooler named Barney (Jack Dylan Grazer), who is ostracized because he does not own the hottest new piece of tech -- a B-bot, or a digitally connected "Best Friend Out of the Box." That changes when his grandmother and father surprise him for his birthday with his very own B-bot, although this B-bot is a bit different than what he expected.

The film is critical of social media replacing friendships in real life and the potential of tech companies to violate people's privacy. One of the characters has an embarrassing image of her go viral through her B-bot, resulting in her feeling embarrassed and being unable to take it down. Ron's Gone Wrong has a very talented, all-star cast. Jack Dylan Grazer's portrayal of Barney makes him believable and relatable as a middle school outcast. Another hilarious cast member is Zach Galifianakis, who voices the defective B-bot, Ron. He cracks me up and makes this movie so funny. Director Octavio Rodriguez creates a vibrant, colorful animation style that brings these characters to life - especially the B-bots, but also the goat and chicken that belong to Barney's grandmother who is from "the old country."

The primary message is that the challenges of being a middle schooler, including wanting to fit in and make friends, are universal. There is also a critical message about the danger of too much technology and its impact on kids and the world. Parents should know there is some animated violence when Ron goes after Barney's bullies, but overall, the film is very positive.

I give Ron's Gone Wrong 5 out 5 stars and I highly recommend it for ages 9 to 18, plus adults. I love this movie and believe you will too. You can watch Ron's Gone Wrong in theaters October 21, 2021. By Samantha B., KIDS FIRST!