The premise of the film has a lot of potential but the results are incredibly lackluster. It's a collage of elements from better movies that brings nothing new to the table. Not a single elements doesn't feel as if it was lifted or inspired by something that came before it. People are defending this by saying the movie is meant for children, but kids deserve rich, thoughtful, original films too!
The most disappointing moment (of any film I've seen in a long time), comes when a teenager sneers at the idea of earning $15 an hour. It's incredibly insensitive considering over 40% of working Americans are currently living on less (many of whom are considered essential workers and have been putting themselves at risk to help this country stay afloat). The creators clearly took the time to find a diverse cast, create strong female leads and glamorize STEM, so they obviously are trying to push this film as empowering to its young viewers. It's such a shame that they felt the need to show such distain for those earning a lower income. I know it was "just a joke" but these small interactions really do effect the way people view and treat others.
The most disappointing moment (of any film I've seen in a long time), comes when a teenager sneers at the idea of earning $15 an hour. It's incredibly insensitive considering over 40% of working Americans are currently living on less (many of whom are considered essential workers and have been putting themselves at risk to help this country stay afloat). The creators clearly took the time to find a diverse cast, create strong female leads and glamorize STEM, so they obviously are trying to push this film as empowering to its young viewers. It's such a shame that they felt the need to show such distain for those earning a lower income. I know it was "just a joke" but these small interactions really do effect the way people view and treat others.