A Wild Ride Home

The 2015 movie Home comes with a cast overflowing with big name actors and a storyline that brought laughter and heartwarming characters. Within the movie, an alien named Oh and a human named Tip go on a fantastical roadtrip to find Tip's mother. These two unlikely travel companions hold distrust towards each other but end up bonding throughout their journey.

" After a hive-minded alien race called the Boov conquer the Earth, they relocate the planet's human population – all except for a little girl named Tip (Rihanna), who's managed to hide from the aliens. When Tip meets a fugitive Boov called Oh (Jim Parsons), there's mutual distrust. However, Oh is not like his comrades; he craves friendship and fun. As their distrust fades, the pair set out together to find Tip's mother, but, unbeknown to them, the Gorg – enemies of the Boov – are en route." (Rotten Tomatoes, n.d.)

In a scene where Oh learns about music and dancing while in their flying car, I find myself thinking about how often the car is a space of discovery. Long drives expose drivers and passengers to environments they aren't routinely a part of and inputs like radios often bring auditory inputs that are new. How would relaxation in the car look different if you prioritize discovery as opposed to prioritizing rest or sleep.

References

Rotten Tomatoes. (n.d.). Home (2015). Retrieved [date you accessed it], from https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/home_2015