Ron's Gone Wrong
PG, 2021, 20th Century Studios
Director:
Sarah Smith, Jean-Philippe Vine, Octavio E. Rodriguez
Starring:
Jack Dylan Grazer, Zach Galifianakis, Ed Helms
Plot:
The story of Barney, an awkward middle-schooler and Ron, his new walking, talking, digitally-connected device. Ron's malfunctions set against the backdrop of the social media age launch them on a journey to learn about true friendship.
1
Longed-for gift is big disappointment
Themes: Desires, Disappointment, Expectations, Technology
2
Best friend?
Themes: Confusion, Embarrassment, Friendship, Surprise, Unexpected
3
Helping with "Friend Requests"
Themes: Boldness, Chaos, Friendliness, Helping Others, Honesty, Innocence
4
Illegal bot
Themes: Complaining, Misunderstanding, Problems, Rules, Technology
5
New technology promises to be the perfect friend
Themes: Companionship, Friendship, Technology
6
Lonely boy humiliated when teacher tries to find him friends
Themes: Acceptance, Belonging, Isolation, Loneliness, Popularity
7
Boy teaches robot how to be his friend
Themes: Companionship, Friendship, Relationships, Unconditional Love
8
Boy learns that friendship is a two-way street
Themes: Friendship, Relationships
9
"Nerd" learns that cool kids are lonely too
Themes: Isolation, Loneliness, Rejection, Social Media