Home Synopsis & Review: Plot Summary

🎯 Quick Overview

😅 Plot Summary – Badly Explained

Aliens invade Earth, move all the humans to Australia, and then one annoying alien and a girl with a cat go on a road trip powered by slushies.

🍿 Home: Detailed Plot Synopsis

The Boov Invasion

The Boov, a cowardly alien race, invade Earth to escape their enemy, the Gorg. Led by Captain Smek, they relocate all humans to ‘Happy Humanstown’ in Australia, taking over their homes. One Boov, named Oh, is an optimistic outcast who struggles to fit in.

Oh’s Mistake and Meeting Tip

Oh accidentally sends a galaxy-wide party invitation, revealing the Boov’s location to the Gorg. Now a fugitive, he meets Gratuity ‘Tip’ Tucci, a young girl searching for her mother, Lucy, who was separated during the invasion. Tip is initially hostile towards Oh, blaming him for the chaos.

A Road Trip Adventure

Oh promises to help Tip find her mother. Together, with Tip’s cat Pig, they embark on a road trip in Tip’s car, which Oh modifies to run on slushies. Their journey takes them across a transformed America, filled with floating landmarks and Boov technology, as they try to reach Paris to delete the invitation.

Paris and the Eiffel Tower

Arriving in Paris, which now has the Eiffel Tower floating upside down, Oh manages to delete the invitation before the Gorg arrive. Using Boov technology, they trace Lucy’s location to Australia. However, their alliance is tested when Tip learns Oh initially planned to abandon her.

⚠️ Spoilers and Ending Explained

🎬 Cast & Characters

• Oh (Jim Parsons): A lovable but clumsy Boov alien who befriends Tip and learns the meaning of friendship and home.
• Gratuity ‘Tip’ Tucci (Rihanna): An independent and resourceful young girl who is searching for her mother after the Boov invasion.
• Captain Smek (Steve Martin): The pompous and self-centered leader of the Boov, who prioritizes his own glory over the well-being of his people.
• Lucy Tucci (Jennifer Lopez): Tip’s loving and supportive mother, who is separated from her daughter during the Boov relocation.
• Gorg Commander (Brian Stepanek): The seemingly menacing leader of the Gorg, who is actually a caring parent searching for his stolen offspring.

💬 Memorable Quotes

• Oh: “I comes into the outs now.” – Said by Oh when he wants to go outside with Tip, showcasing his unique way of speaking.
• Oh: “High hands touching!” – Oh’s attempt at a high-five, illustrating his awkwardness and desire for connection.
• Tip: “My mom is all the family I have.” – Tip expresses her strong bond with her mother and the importance of family.

💰Box Office

• Budget: $135,000,000
• Domestic Gross: $177,397,510
• Worldwide Gross: $386,041,607

💥 Home Reviews

Personal Review

I remember seeing ‘Home’ with my younger cousins, and they were completely captivated by the bright colors and funny characters. Jim Parsons as Oh was hilarious! His awkwardness was perfect. While the story is fairly simple, the themes of friendship and acceptance resonated with me. The soundtrack was catchy, especially the Rihanna songs. I thought this film was a decent family-friendly movie that kept everyone entertained. The animation was okay but could use some improvement. Definitely worth a watch if you need something lighthearted!

• Who would enjoy:
  • “Families with young children”
  • “Fans of animated adventures”
  • “Viewers who enjoy stories about friendship and acceptance”
  • “People who like movies with positive messages”
• Content warnings ⚠:
  • “Mild cartoon violence”
  • “Some emotional scenes involving separation from family”
  • “Brief moments of peril”

Professional Reviews

• Rotten Tomatoes: “While visually appealing and boasting a talented voice cast, ‘Home’ struggles with a predictable plot and a lack of originality, failing to fully capitalize on its potential for heartwarming humor and meaningful themes.
• Common Sense Media: “‘Home’ is a cute but predictable animated adventure about friendship and acceptance. The voice acting is well-done, and the visuals are vibrant, but the story lacks depth and originality, making it a decent, though not exceptional, family film.
• IMDB: “I thought the movie was cute. It’s a nice story and I thought it would appeal to a younger crowd more than an older crowd. So if you’re looking for a cute movie, you might want to check it out. However, the music selection was complete junk, seriously its like they took someone’s album and just used all the songs on it. Some of the songs don’t even seem to fit together with the scenes. Honestly there were a couple other spots where I was kind of struck that they thought it would be a good idea to put certain things in a movie.

Audience Reactions

Kids loved the colorful animation and Oh’s funny antics.: Most viewers enjoyed the light-hearted story and positive messages about friendship and acceptance.

Many praised Rihanna’s performance and the catchy soundtrack.: The voice acting and music were often cited as highlights of the film.

Overall Consensus: A visually appealing animated film with a simple story, catchy music, and positive messages, making it a decent family-friendly choice, though lacking in originality.

Awards

🛠️ Behind the Scenes

• “The Jennifer Lopez title track “Feel The Light” opens with the five familiar notes used to communicate with the aliens in Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977).”
• “Rihanna not only voiced the character Tip, but also contributed significantly to the film’s soundtrack, further integrating her musical talent into the animated world.”
• “Jim Parsons drew upon his experience playing Sheldon Cooper in ‘The Big Bang Theory’ to inform the quirky and socially awkward personality of his character, Oh.”

🖥️ How to Watch Home?

Home is available for streaming on platforms like Paramount+ and can be rented or purchased on demand through services like Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, and Vudu. Check your local listings for broadcast availability. Consider purchasing the DVD or Blu-ray for offline viewing and bonus content.

🎥 Similar Movies

If you enjoyed Home, you might like these similar films:

• Lilo & Stitch (2002): Features an unlikely friendship between a human and an alien, exploring themes of family and belonging.
• The Mitchells vs. The Machines (2021): A quirky family road trip movie where they have to save the world from a technological uprising, blending humor and heart.
• Chicken Little (2005): Another story about an alien invasion, combined with themes of not fitting in.

🛒 Home Related Products

• Home (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack): Enjoy all the catchy tunes from the movie, featuring Rihanna, Jennifer Lopez, and more! Perfect for sing-alongs and family dance parties.
• Home: The True Meaning of Smekday: Adam Rex’s original book that inspired the movie. A humorous and heartwarming story with unique illustrations.
• Funko Pop! Movies: Home – Oh: A Funko Pop! figurine of the lovable alien Oh. Features his iconic color-changing skin and quirky expression. A must-have for ‘Home’ fans.
• Home Movie Poster: A high-quality poster featuring the official ‘Home’ movie artwork. Perfect for decorating kids’ rooms or movie-themed spaces.

🎧 Soundtrack

Home features a captivating soundtrack that enhances the movie’s atmosphere and emotional impact. Here are some notable tracks:

• “Towards the Sun” – performed by Rihanna
• “Feel the Light” – performed by Jennifer Lopez
• “Run to Me” – performed by Clarence Coffee Jr.
• “Red Balloon” – performed by Charli XCX

You can find the complete soundtrack on Amazon Music and Apple Music.

🤨 FAQ

🔥 Bonus Content

Alien Cat Dance | HOME

Have you ever seen an alien cat dance? In this short clip from the movie ‘Home’, you’ll see a Boov cat bust a move. It’s a cute and funny clip that will make you smile.

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