Is Robot Dreams about 9/11?
Robot Dreams has several prominent shots where the camera lingers on the twin towers
And of course there’s repeated use of the song September by Earth Wind and Fire
So is this cute animated film about a dog and his robot friend secretly about 9/11?
Well no. But also kinda yes.
See Robot Dreams isn’t about 9/11 directly, but it is about remembering a past that’s gone now.
It's a commentary on nostalgia and the transient nature of all things
Just like New York is not the same now as it was in the 80s, neither are these characters lives after they get separated.
Nothing lasts forever, but our past shapes who we are and its worth remembering...