About Meet the Robinsons

"Meet the Robinsons" is a charming 2007 animated film produced by Walt Disney Animation Studios. It's about a young boy named Lewis who is a brilliant inventor. He embarks on a time-traveling journey, where he meets a family from the future who needs his help.

Looking for his adoptive mother to show her his latest invention at the science fair, Lewis meets Wilbur Robinson, a mysterious boy who claims to travel from the future. Wilbur takes Lewis to the future, where Lewis meets the incredibly eccentric Robinson family, learning about accepting failure and continuing forward.

Making / Production

"Meet the Robinsons" is based on the children's book "A Day with Wilbur Robinson" by William Joyce. The film was released in standard and Disney Digital 3-D versions. The movie took some direction from Walt Disney, who once said, "Keep moving forward!"

Actors

• Daniel Hansen / Jordan Fry - These actors shared the role of Lewis. They performed admirably, conveying Lewis's brilliance and his longing for a family.
• Wesley Singerman - Wesley captured the essence of the mysterious yet friendly Wilbur Robinson.
• Angela Bassett - She played the kind orphanage matron Mildred with warmth and understanding.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• This was the first film released after John Lasseter became the creative head of Walt Disney Animation. He requested 60% of the film to be redone, adding more humor and character development.
• The film's theme “Keep Moving Forward” is derived from a Walt Disney quote.

Awards

"Meet the Robinsons" received a Saturn Award nomination for Best Animated Film but didn't win.

Quotes

• “Keep moving forward.” – Walt Disney
• “Failure is just the opportunity to begin again, this time more intelligently.” – Wilbur

Music, Soundtrack

• The score to "Meet the Robinsons" was composed by Danny Elfman.
• Songs featured in the film include "Little Wonders" performed by Rob Thomas and "The Future Has Arrived" performed by The All-American Rejects.