The Emoji Movie
The Emoji Movie is a 2017 American computer-animated science-fiction comedy film produced by Sony Pictures Animation and released by Sony Pictures Releasing.
The Emoji Movie is a 2017 American computer-animated science-fiction comedy film produced by Sony Pictures Animation and released by Sony Pictures Releasing. It follows Gene, a multi-expressional emoji, as he travels through a smartphone’s apps in an effort to become a normal emoji and help save Textopolis. The film was directed by Tony Leondis and received heavily negative critical reviews despite commercial success.
Plot
The story follows Gene, a ‘meh’ emoji who unexpectedly displays multiple expressions. After being labeled a malfunction, he leaves Textopolis and journeys through the phone’s apps with friends Hi-5 and Jailbreak to prevent the device from being reset.
Production
The Emoji Movie was produced by Sony Pictures Animation and directed by Tony Leondis. It was originally developed under the working title Emojimovie: Express Yourself and features a voice cast led by T.J. Miller, James Corden, and Anna Faris.
Release and reception
The film premiered in July 2017 and was released theatrically in the United States on July 28, 2017. It earned substantial box-office revenue but received overwhelmingly negative reviews and later won several Razzie Awards.
Cultural response
The film became notable for its critical reputation, with many commentators describing it as one of the worst animated films of its era. Its premise drew attention because it centered on emoji-based characters and app-themed humour.
Key facts
- The film is set in Textopolis, a digital city inside a smartphone where emojis live and work.
- Its main character is Gene, an emoji that can express multiple emotions instead of one.
- Gene travels through different apps with Hi-5 and Jailbreak while trying to save the phone from deletion.
- The film was a box-office success but was widely panned by critics.
- It won four Razzie Awards at the 38th Golden Raspberry Awards, including Worst Picture.
The film was released in Canadian theatres in 2017 and is part of the wider North American animated film market, making it familiar to Canadian audiences through theatrical release, home video, and television distribution.
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References
- Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Emoji_MovieSupports: Plot, cast, production details, release date, box office, and Razzie Awards
- IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4877122/Supports: Runtime, release year, and synopsis
- IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4877122/trivia/Supports: Razzie Award trivia
- Common Sense Media — https://www.commonsensemedia.org/movie-reviews/the-emoji-movieSupports: Synopsis, rating, and release details
- The New York Times — https://www.nytimes.com/2017/07/27/movies/the-emoji-movie-review.htmlSupports: Critical reception and plot description