Mars Needs Moms facts for kids

Mars Needs Moms is an exciting 2011 American 3D computer-animated science fiction adventure movie. It is based on a popular book for kids called Mars Needs Moms! by Berkeley Breathed. This film tells a thrilling story about a boy who goes on an amazing journey to save his mom.

About the Movie

Mars Needs Moms was released in 2011 by Walt Disney Pictures. It uses a special kind of animation called motion capture. This technology records the movements of actors and then uses those movements to create animated characters. This makes the characters look very realistic. The movie is 88 minutes long and was made in the United States.

The Story of Milo

The movie is about a young boy named Milo. Like many kids, Milo sometimes doesn't appreciate his mom. After a small argument, Milo's mom is suddenly taken away by aliens from Mars!

Milo quickly learns that the Martians need moms. They want to use Earth moms to help raise their own Martian babies. This is because the female Martians on their planet don't know how to be good mothers.

Milo bravely sneaks onto the Martian spaceship to rescue his mom. He finds himself on an incredible adventure across the red planet.

Characters You'll Meet

• Milo: He is the main character, a regular kid who learns how much he loves his mom.
• Milo's Mom: She is a loving mother who is taken by the Martians.
• Gribble: Milo meets Gribble on Mars. Gribble is a human who has been living on Mars for a long time. He helps Milo on his rescue mission.
• Ki: She is a young Martian who helps Milo and Gribble. She shows them that some Martians are kind and want to change things.
• The Supervisor: She is the leader of the Martians. She believes that emotions are bad and wants to control everything.

How Was It Made?

The movie was directed by Simon Wells. He also helped write the story. The film used motion capture technology. This means actors wore special suits with sensors. Their movements were then used to animate the characters. This made the characters' actions and expressions look very natural.

Why Moms Are Important

A big message in Mars Needs Moms is about how important mothers are. The Martians try to raise their children without love or personal care. They quickly learn that this doesn't work well. Milo's journey helps him understand how much his mom means to him. It also shows the Martians that a mother's love is very special.

See also

In Spanish: Mars Needs Moms para niños

Images for kids

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  A robot, like some you might see in a science fiction movie.