![]() Much like Pixar’s “Turning Red” before it, “Strange World” navigates an intergenerational family dynamic in which a parent’s parenting style and decisions can be traced through their own experiences with their parents. Yes, it’s the fathers that learn the lessons in “Strange World.” Jaeger and Searcher each have their own ideas for what they want for their sons and legacies they hope to pass on, but neither account for the inevitability that at some point a child is going to figure out their own wants and dreams. But as could be expected from this setup, one of the realizations Searcher has over the course of the movie is that he is a lot more like his father than he’d like to believe. Unlike his father, who sought grandeur outside of his home, Searcher is happier with his simpler life on the farm with his capable wife Meridian (Gabrielle Union) and 16-year-old son Ethan ( Jaboukie Young-White). Searcher stumbled upon pando while on an expedition with his father, Jaeger Clade (Dennis Quaid), an explorer cut from a more traditional “adventure story” mold whose defining motivation is to be the first to see what lies beyond the giant mountains that surround Avalonia, their hometown. Searcher Clade (voiced by Jake Gyllenhaal) is a humble farmer and town hero who has built his life around a childhood discovery: a plant called pando that powers everything from giant airships to household appliances. The multigeneration family at the center of this animated adventure film is the Clades. Because moviegoing carries risks during this time, we remind readers to follow health and safety guidelines as outlined by the CDC and local health officials. The Times is committed to reviewing theatrical film releases during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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