‘Moana 2’ Review Roundup: Critics Label It A Boring And Confusing Corporate Product
Not that it matters, but critics didn’t like ‘Moana 2.’
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‘Transformers One’ Review Roundup: Critics Applaud The Storytelling, But Not As Enthused For The Visuals
A lot of reviewers are saying that this origin story for Optimus Prime and Megatron, aimed at younger audiences, is dramatically satisfying even for those who are unfamiliar with franchise lore.
First Impressions Of Pharrell Williams Lego Biopic ‘Piece By Piece’ Are Mixed
The general critical consensus is that the film, while conceptually original and fun, is a shallow hagiography and struggles to tell the story with Lego bricks.
‘Despicable Me 4’ Reviews Roundup: Critics Hated It, Not That It Matters
If ever a franchise was critic-proof, it might be ‘Despicable Me.’
‘Thelma The Unicorn’ Reviews Roundup: Netflix Flick Delivers Good Fun For Kids
The latest Netflix animated pic marks the feature animation directorial debuts of both ‘Napoleon Dynamite’ director Jared Hess and ‘Unikitty’ showrunner Lynn Wang.
‘Migration’ Reviews Roundup: Standard Feathery Fun For The Kids
Critics have been generally receptive, and have found plenty to admire both visually and narratively, while acknowledging that the film hews close to well-worn American animation formulas.
‘Puss In Boots: The Last Wish’ Reviews Roundup: Dreamworks’ Adventurous Animation Is Like Catnip For Critics
‘Puss in Boots’ is now one of the year’s best-reviewed animated features, and a guaranteed awards season contender.
‘Strange World’ Reviews Roundup: Critics Praise Disney’s Portrayal Of A Modern Mixed Family
‘Strange World’ hits theaters this week, so we checked in on what the critics are saying about Disney’s latest animated feature.
Reviews Roundup: ‘Wendell & Wild’ Charms Critics Despite Its Loosely Focused Narrative
Critics have called it “overstuffed” and “unfocused,” yet most were happy to forgive those faults thanks to the film’s virtues.
‘Pinocchio’ Reviews Roundup: Solid Animation Can’t Save Disney’s Dull Remake
Critics agree that anyone with Disney+ account would be better served by simply rewatching the 1940 original.
‘Luck’ Reviews Roundup: Skydance Animation’s First Feature Is Out Of Luck With Critics
Critical reviews have been mixed for the first feature from Skydance Animation.
‘DC League of Super-Pets’ Reviews Roundup: Positive Marks For The Latest Animated Comic Adaptation
Critics are praising the film’s all-ages sense of humor and its ability to appeal to both fans and newcomers to the DC Comics universe.
‘Paws of Fury’ Review Roundup: An Outmoded And Out-Of-Touch Animated Feature
Critics are calling this everything from “lazy” to “morally reprehensible.”
‘The Sea Beast’ Reviews Roundup: Critics Praise Film’s Stunning Set Pieces And Expert Cinematography
Netflix’s The Sea Beast launches worldwide today, and critics are praising the animation work of Chris Williams and his team.
‘Minions: The Rise Of Gru’ Reviews Roundup: Funniest Film Of The Year Or Total Bore? Critics Can’t Agree
Reviews are mixed for Illumination’s latest, which is predicted to pull in between $65-93 million over the July 4 weekend.
These North American Features Boldly Experiment With Animation: ‘Home Is Somewhere Else,’ ‘Quantum Cowboys’
We review two unique titles from this year’s Annecy Contrechamp competition.
‘Marcel The Shell With Shoes On’ Reviews Roundup: Seamless Stop-Motion And Loads Of Heart
Sitting at 100% on Rotten Tomatoes, critics are loving the stop-motion seashell ahead of its big screen debut on Friday.
Two New Mature Animated Features From Portugal: ‘Nayola’ And ‘My Grandfather’s Demons’
Critic Carlos Aguilar reviews two standout Portuguese films that featured at Annecy this year.
‘Lightyear’ Reviews Roundup: Entertaining Stand-Alone That Doesn’t Hit Franchise’s Previous Lofty Heights
See how critics rate Lightyear against other features from Pixar’s legendary animation franchise.
‘The Bob’s Burgers Movie’ Reviews Roundup: A Chef’s Kiss For The Belcher’s Big Screen Debut
Disney’s first hand-drawn theatrical feature in over a decade is being welcomed with open arms by critics.
