Despite a slew of misfires, the film stands out for being refreshingly different in a world of increasingly recycled animated content.
Tag: Animation
“Despicable Me 4”
Move along: there’s nothing original to see here.
“The Garfield Movie”
Disappointing and generic, the film fails to capture the charm, wit, and sarcasm that is uniquely Garfield.
“Spaceman”
It takes a lot of guts to attempt a screen adaptation of such an abstract science fiction / fantasy story, but the strong lead performances help pull it off.
“Kung Fu Panda 4”
It may be the weakest entry in the series, but the film still has enough “skadoosh” to bring enjoyment to kids and adults alike.
“Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget”
There’s a goofy charm to the look and feel of the project that should delight animation fans, but this sequel lacks the playful inventiveness and breezy wit of the original.
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