Mom needs a little space.|Mar. 09, 2011|United States|88 Min.|PG
Genre: Adventure;Animation;Family
Description: “Mars Needs Moms,” a 2011 animated adventure film by Disney and Academy Award-winning director Robert Zemeckis, takes audiences on an intergalactic journey filled with action, humor, and heart. The story follows nine-year-old Milo, voiced by Seth Green, who discovers the true value of his mom, played by Joan Cusack, after she is kidnapped by Martians. The Martians aim to extract her “mom-ness” to nurture their own young.
After accidentally stowing away on the spaceship that abducts his mother, Milo lands on Mars. There, he teams up with Gribble, a peculiar yet endearing human, and Ki, a uniquely empathetic Martian. Together, they embark on a daring mission to rescue Milo’s mom, facing numerous challenges and uncovering the profound importance of mothers along the way.
The film, animated using cutting-edge performance-capture technology, delivers visually stunning imagery and a compelling narrative that resonates with both children and adults. While it’s packed with sci-fi action and moments of peril, “Mars Needs Moms” balances excitement with heartfelt lessons about family and love. Rated PG, it’s best suited for kids aged 7 and above, particularly those who enjoy adventurous and emotionally rich stories.
Cast director: Simon Wells
Cast actor: Seth Green, Joan Cusack, Dan Fogler, Breckin Meyer, Elisabeth Harnois, Tom Everett Scott, Mindy Sterling, Julene Renee, Raymond Ochoa, Robert Ochoa
Original name: Mars Needs Moms