“3 Robots: Exit Strategies” is episode 1A real blast from the past since the 3 robots were also featured in episode 2 of Love, Death & Robots volume 1. The primary genre is sci-fi and comedy. Well, and some horror in the sense that it is all about how we humans faced our own extinction. The three robots focus on all the things we did wrong and how easily we could’ve saved ourselves.I love the social commentary delivered with perfect humor! Also, I adore the line “Who were you expecting? Elon Musk?!”Style: Computer animationRuntime: 10 minutesDirector: Patrick OsborneShort story and script: John Scalzi (this is the fifth episode based on one of his short stories)Our rating of episode 1: 5/5
“Bad Traveling” is episode 2Look, there is really only one thing you need to know about this episode: It reunites Se7en filmmakers David Fincher and Andrew Kevin Walker as director and scriptwriter respectively. It’s a gorgeous episode with amazing visuals and a lot of blood and gore. Also, the main character of “Torrin” is voiced by the brilliant voice actor Troy Baker.Do you really need to know more? Not really, right?!Style: Computer animation with life-like visuals and motion captureRuntime: 21 minutesDirector: David FincherShort story: Neal AsherScript: Andrew Kevin WalkerOur rating of episode 1: 5/5
“The Very Pulse of the Machine” is episode 3This episode is classic animation of the kind I grew up watching on weekend mornings. The story might seem a bit out there along the way, but it does all come together in the end. Also, the main character is voiced by Mackenzie Davis of Black Mirror and Station Eleven.Style: Computer animation and hand-painted backgroundsRuntime: 17 minutesDirector: Emily DeanShort story: Michael SwanwickScript: Philip GelattOur rating of episode 1: 3/5
“Night of the Mini Dead” is episode 4Yes, this episode is a zombie story and it is absolutely brilliant. We’re talking a full zombie movie in just around 5 minutes (the last two minutes of the runtime are credits). I loved this episode so much, that I would give it 6 out of 5 for its pure brilliance and humor.It’s essentially a horror comedy due to the way it’s told. Also, it is so chockful of zombie pop-culture references, you can watch it several times and continue to catch something new. Strap in for a wild ride with this fourth episode of Love, Death & Robots volume 3.Style: Real-life photography and CG animationRuntime: 7 minutesDirectors: Robert Bisi and Andy LyonShort story: Jeff Fowler and Tim MillerScript: Robert Bisi and Andy LyonOur rating of episode 1: 5/5
“Kill Team Kill” is episode 5Yet another episode in the classic animation style of my childhood memories. This story, however, is not for kids. Or, maybe some kids, but not those prone to nightmares. It is a bloody and violent experience that also serves up a lot of humor to make it all come together.Voice actors in this episode include Joel McHale, Seth Green, and Gabriel Luna.Style: Computer animationRuntime: 13 minutesDirector: Jennifer Yuh NelsonShort story: Justin CoatesScript: Philip GelattOur rating of episode 1: 4/5
“Swarm” is episode 6This is the episode of the season directed by creator Tim Miller. There are two voice actors used and you’ll probably recognize their voices. Well, at least I always quickly pick up on Rosario Dawson, who is one of them, and usually also Jason Winston George who is the other one.The episode takes place in outer space but we are mostly inside a hive full of intriguing creatures. It’s a real mindf*ck in many ways as it forces us to look at “human nature”. Well, most of the episodes force us to do this. Still, this one is very on the nose in a way that works for me.In other words, there is no relation to the French Netflix movie The Swarm (2021).Style: Motion capture and CG animationRuntime: 17 minutesDirector: Tim MillerShort story: Bruce SterlingScript: Tim Miller and Philip GelattOur rating of episode 1: 4/5
“Mason’s Rats” is episode 7Oh, how I loved this episode. In fact, I knew I would from the second I saw just one second of it in the trailer for Love, Death & Robots volume 3. It just speaks to me in so many ways. Also, the two voice actors are Craig Ferguson (as Mason) and Dan Stevens as a quite sleazy pest control salesman.We’re in the future and it would appear that all the stuff we put in the ground has affected the rats at Mason’s farm. The entire story is amazing (and heartbreaking) with a perfect ending!Style: Computer animationRuntime: 10 minutesDirector: Carlos StevensShort story: Neal AsherScript: Joe AbercrombieOur rating of episode 1: 5/5
“In Vaulted Halls Entombed” is episode 8This is straight-up sci-fi horror of the very deadly kind. Complete with creatures (of both an organic and robotic nature, it would appear) that can devour a person in seconds. Yeah, it’s quite graphic and if you’re not a fan of spiders, this should make your skin crawl.In this episode, it’s easy to see who the voice actors are, since they are simply animated (very life-like) versions of said actors. You’ll see (and hear) Joe Manganiello, Christian Serratos (The Walking Dead), Jai Courtney, and Noshir Dalal.Also, before the episode is over, you’ll be seeing a Cthulhu (or perhaps even Kaiju) inspired creature.Style: Motion capture and Unreal Engine (used for 3D video games)Runtime: 15 minutesDirector: Jerome ChenShort story: Alan BaxterScript: Philip GelattOur rating of episode 1: 4/5
“Jibaro” is episode 9This episode has no real dialogue so voice actors aren’t involved here. Still, we’re working with human characters and very life-like animation. The plot is classic folklore that finally comes across as what it actually is: Glorified femicide. And here, revenge is part of the story.The style of this episode is very symbolic and artistic in a way that makes it stand out. So much so that it doesn’t feel like it really belongs here. It’s not bad. It just doesn’t feel like it’s a natural part of the Love, Death & Robots anthology to me.Style: 2D painting and 3D modelingRuntime: 17 minutesDirector and writer: Alberto MielgoOur rating of episode 1: 3/5
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