

Animation Movie Reviews

Strange Magic is the latest from George Lucas. Although charming, our Strange Magic review finds that the animated musical is a little off key.

Epic Review: Fight for the Forest
The animated movie Epic lands in theaters ready to do battle with the big boys Fast and Furious 6 and The Hangover Part III. Our Epic review reports that is good counter programming as it is the only film out this weekend for children.

Escape from Planet Earth Review: Awesome Aliens!
Escape from Planet Earth is the perfect movie for kids. Our Escape from Planet Earth review finds its all-star cast, including Jessica Alba and William Shatner, are perfect in the film that families will love.

Rise of the Guardians Review: A Franchise We Want!
The Rise of the Guardians is a triumph on many levels. The DreamWorks Animation holiday film is gorgeous, well acted and possesses lessons for the entire family to cherish.

Wreck-It Ralph Review: Get in the Game
Our Wreck-It Ralph review finds the film a crazy inventive idea about what goes on after the video game is turned off. John C. Reilly stars as the title character, who joins Sarah Silverman, Jane Lynch and Jack McBrayer in a wild 8-bit inspired ride.

Frankenweenie Review: Tim Burton Scores with Passion Project
Frankenweenie was Tim Burton's first movie, albeit a short film, and it is his latest big screen adventure. Our Frankenweenie review states that the filmmaker's passion for the project is felt with love on every single second of film.

Brave Movie Review: Sensational Scottish Story
Brave, the latest from Pixar, works on a multitude of levels. Its story is inspiring, the cast -- led by Kelly Macdonald as Merida -- is Scottish and sensational.

The Lorax Movie Review: Living La Vida Lorax
The Lorax is not quite the story that Dr. Seuss imagined as it heads to the big screen. It is still a solid movie, but leagues away from what Seuss put on paper in The Lorax.

Beauty and the Beast 3D Movie Review: Worth the Upgrade?
Beauty and the Beast is back in theaters for the first time since 1991 with a 3D upgrade. The film is worth every cent that the 3D ticket price brings, as it is one of the best films of the last 20 years... period.

The Adventures of Tintin Movie Review: Is Tintin Terrific?
The Adventures of Tintin soars into theaters and it is a family treat. Steven Spielberg and Peter Jackson have crafted a visual marvel with Tintin.

Happy Feet 2 Movie Review: A Dance & Song Sensation
Happy Feet 2 is a joy on so many levels. The acting, singing and dancing of the animated penguins and the other arctic creatures are a pleasure to behold.

Puss in Boots Movie Review: These Boots are Made for Rocking
Puss in Boots breaks out of the Shrek world into one perfectly awesome movie all its own. Antonio Banderas owns Puss in Boots.