Barney realizes that while his classmates’ B*Bots are showing them filtered versions of reality (suggesting friends based on proximity and popularity), Ron is offering the real thing: clumsy, awkward, physical friendship. Watching Ron’s Gone Wrong as an adult is an uncomfortable experience. We see the CEO of the B*Bot company (voiced brilliantly by Ron’s Gone Wrong... I mean, Colin Hanks) acting exactly like every Silicon Valley tech bro. He cares about "engagement" and "daily active users." He doesn't care about kids.
So, grab your device, log off Netflix, and watch this movie. Just be prepared to look at your phone a little differently afterward. Ron-s Gone Wrong
But because he is broken, Ron is the only character in the movie who is authentic. He doesn't change his personality to get more views. He doesn't have a curated avatar. He is just... Ron. Barney realizes that while his classmates’ B*Bots are
What follows isn't just a slapstick chase scene. It is a philosophical exploration of what happens when technology stops performing for us and just is . Here is where the movie shines. Ron is glitchy. He doesn't understand social norms. He walks into walls. He blurts out secrets. By our digital standards, he is a failure. I mean, Colin Hanks) acting exactly like every
But here’s the surprise of the year: This movie is a biting, heartbreaking, and hilarious critique of the social media era.