Seeing what they deem useless makes you realize that we humans do accumulate a lot of stuff. When the Boov arrive on Earth, they get rid of any human things they have no use for by bundling them in antigravity balls so they float away. One of the most unique songs to ever top the charts, imo - really minimalist and stripped-back production with some of the best vocals of Rihanna's career on display. Or perhaps it’s a statement about overreliance on material goods. Grown-ups, meanwhile, can ponder whether the movie, based on a children’s book by Adam Rex, contains a veiled pro-immigration message. For that minute when ANTI seemed to be a mirage we’d collectively hallucinated, I wondered if maybe it would be better if Rihanna never released an album. Parsons engenders make the character adorable, and Rihanna (who also provides some music, as does Ms. But Oh’s imperfect grasp of English and the good will Mr. Yeah, this is another extraterrestrial-plus-human-child movie, and the Boov are yet another brightly colored runty people. Oh and Tip join forces to try to reunite mother and daughter and - oops - save the planet from annihilation, a threat seemingly brought on by a blunder any grown-up will relate to: an email Oh mistakenly sent to “reply all.”
The Boov decide to inhabit Earth, gently relocating its humans to Australia, thereby inadvertently separating Rihanna’s character, Tip, from her mother, Lucy (Jennifer Lopez). Parsons is Oh, an extraterrestrial of the Boov species, which is highly skilled at running away from danger and at taking over other species’ planets. The result is a charming concoction with positive messages for younger children about conquering fears, understanding outsiders and knowing yourself.