DreamWorks' The Wild Robot stands far above their recent films, highlighting how disappointing it is when they don't live up to their potential.

With its comedy-first approach, Dreamworks Animation rarely attempted the kind of sweeping storytelling found at rivals Disney and Pixar.

That beginning encapsulates the perception of DreamWorks Animation in a nutshell — as the decidedly less ambitious, less artful cousin to Pixar. And it’s hard to say that reputation is totally unearned.

DreamWorks' The Wild Robot is an emotional rollercoaster that doesn't end with the credits, as we're breaking down its post-credits scene.

"The Wild Robot” opened No. 1 in theaters nationwide this weekend, riding in on a wave of critical acclaim. The movie's release coincides with the DreamWorks Animation's 30th anniversary.

The Wild Robot is based on Peter Brown's bestselling novel of the same name and is a story about Roz, a robot who gets stranded on a remote island and becomes the adoptive mother to a gosling. The film follows Roz as she embarks on a journey of motherhood, heart, growth, and survival.

It's not often that a movie makes me want to read the book that inspired it. I have to say that after seeing “The Wild Robot” this weekend, I may

NOTE: This review is partially adapted from my reaction to The Wild Robot following its premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival] Crafting stakes is complicated territory for a film targeted at audiences of all ages.