In the animated movie “The Wild Robot,” Lupita Nyong’o voices the character Roz, a robot from a futuristic world stranded on a remote island. The story, based on a book series by Peter Brown, explores the theme of adaptation and the relationship between machines and nature. Nyong’o, drawing on her own experiences as a foreigner in Mexico, emphasizes the importance of adapting to new environments while staying true to oneself.
Roz, like Nyong’o, finds herself in a new and unfamiliar place but eventually adapts to her surroundings and forms relationships with the animals on the island. The movie contrasts Roz with Rosie from “The Jetsons,” highlighting the transformation from a logical robot to a compassionate and nurturing being as a central theme.
Nyong’o sees the film as a celebration of kindness and the power of looking at foreign places with new perspectives. She suggests that being a foreigner offers unique opportunities for growth and understanding. Ultimately, “The Wild Robot” challenges the trope of machines versus nature, showing that adaptation and kindness can bridge the gap between the two.
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