Chicken Little

  • 2005


MOVIE IS different entertaining cinematic digitally emotional
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36 % Rotten
$ 314 Million
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Positive Reviews 54
Negative reviews 34
Average Rating 2.8/5
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1.5
And Dindal executes it all in a garish, slick, taffy textured style that doesnt touch what Pixar and Dreamworks are doing with CGI these days, but sti .. Av Club
3.0
Accordingly, no conclusion will be drawn here about a sky wide decline in Disneys storytelling capabilities based solely on the companys first direct .. EW
3.1
Its a perfectly acceptable feature cartoon for kids up to a certain age, but it doesnt have the universal appeal of some of the best recent animation. Rogerebert
1.5
The content of the film is no great shakes, either: the cry wolf storyline simply isnt strong enough to survive an 80 minute running time and, aside f .. Time Out
1.9
Truly theres no sense of calm to the film, which feels as if its been assembled with the manic energy of a preschooler trying to fit square shaped pla ..
2.5
When the thing hits Chicken Little, it turns out, guess what, it is a piece of the sky, the sky is falling.Its like saying: McCarthy was right!
4.0
For its first fully computer animated feature, WaltDisney has turned the fable of ChickenLittle into a warm and funny comedy adventure with an appeali .. Screen Daily
1.5
Its an antic journey with the doors locked and no stops permitted, sadly characteristic of the aggressively didactic, falsely whimsical nature of Disn ..
3.1
The 3 D screenings add little to the experience and feel more like an afterthought than a technological innovation. E Film Critic
3.1
Chicken Little should explode into a fury of anarchic hilarity. Instead, like the townfolk, the makers seem to be scurrying around helpless, unaware o .. E Film Critic
3.8
Disneys first homegrown computer made movie benefits from a little distance from the Nemos and Shreks of the world the visuals are decent enough and t .. San Francisco Chronicle
3.0
The solid dialogue is pepped up by terrific background visual gags and the assembled voice cast is impressive.
3.0
Chicken Little is proof positive: Pixar has what it takes to make great family movies, Disney doesnt. Cinema Blend
2.5
As an adult, I was paying closer attention to the films dialogue, jokes and character interactions and they didnt really add up to much here. JoBlo
3.0
This snappy and clever computer animated feature film zeroes in on the continuing adventures of Chicken Little, a character out of a long ago fable wh .. Spirituality And Practice
3.0
The titles oddly appropriate, since in an era of animation giants, this movie is small potatoes. Or in keeping with the theme, chicken feed. One Guys Opinion
3.1
Theres nothing in Chicken Little that should cause concern for either Dreamworks or Pixar. ReelViews
2.5
But this pincushion is stretched too thin and in too many directions. Combust Ible Celluloid
4.0
After dragging its heels for a decade, Walt Disney Pictures ventures into the brave new world of computer animation with this feature length story abo .. Chicago Reader
2.0
The animation itself is no threat to Pixar.Little is nicely done, but other characters lack visual refinement.
3.8
But theres something a little scattershot about this movies incessant aim to please, which extends to a soundtrack littered with 70s pop like All I Kn .. Usa Today
2.5
And while the film is just as impressive as any of Pixars efforts in terms of its visuals, the overall lack of substance ultimately lends the proceedi .. Reel Film Reviews
3.0
The characters have a bit of depth and they are distinct, but none of them is strong enough to make the story compelling.The story itself isnt strong .. Lariat
3.0
Yes, it falls short.But it IS heartfelt, and it IS funny, and it is a movie full of delights. Eric Ds Nider
2.0
The storys muddled intentions dont add up to much more than an exercise in obvious shtick and collectibles marketing. News Review
2.0
There are moments of sharp wit and visual genius that keep us watching, but it never really takes off. Shadows On The Wall
3.0
The animation is colourful and lively, if uninspired, but there are several good sight gags and the characters are both funny and engaging. View London
3.0
No tears need be shed: This fast and funny comedy, which will be shown in digital 3 D in select theaters, demonstrates that Disney can survive quite w .. Cs Monitor
4.0
The given of this cautionary classic is faithfully reproduced as far as it goes. Film Journal International ..
3.8
This digitally animated feature is not quite as funny as we may have hoped. But it does have a peculiar, goofy sweetness to it, and the sheer inventiv .. Deseret News (Salt Lake Ci ..
3.1
Chicken Little is shiny and peppy, with some solid laughs and dandy vocal performances, but even a small child may sense how forced this movie is. Boston
2.0
Brilliant!.So they made a desperate bid to copy Pixar and Dreamworks coming up with a committee based movie that tries to duplicate the surface of tho .. Mountain X
3.1
While the frenetic pacing might help conceal the movies flaws, the bizarre twists in the plot are not easily glossed over. Star Tribune
4.5
But denying the truth even if here, it luckily turns out to be relatively benign cant be a good thing.
3.1
They thought they were saving for their kids education but were shocked to learn their money was gone The new owner of RESP dealer Heritage Education .. Toronto Star
2.5
Overall, Chicken Little does nothing to advance animated family films. Reel Talk Reviews
2.5
Although a perfectly presentable animated comedy, it lacks any sense of magic or true innovation. Q Network
2.5
A bland byproduct of too many cooks in the kitchen, with not enough ideas on how to bring their different sub plots together into a cohesive entertain .. Cinema Crazed
4.5
the cinematic equivalent of a battery farmed egg: not exactly rotten, but surrounded by dozens of others just like it in appearance, shape and taste. Eye For Film
3.0
In fact not much is really new in this edgy spin on an old tale, aside from the digital animation, a first for a Disney feature.
2.5
Big fat pigs getting stuck = always funny.And the Moral Is If you, the grown up, will recall, this classic tale was about a chicken that ran around ma .. Movies
1.0
I can only recommend this for kids between the ages of 4 and 4 1/2 and the legally blind and deaf. Flim Threet
2.0
FEATHER LIGHT Lacking the inspired invention of Finding Nemo and The Incredibles and the stellar voice casts of Shrek and Shark Tale, Mark Dindals fea .. Bbc
4.5
Its one of the funniest, most charming and most exhilarating movies in years. Time
3.1
Sending out the wise adages to always be yourself and that you can do whatever you set your mind to, this rainbow colored animated family film has eno .. The Movie Boy
3.5
Its not a masterpiece, but it is an awful lot of fun, and an encouraging first CGI step for a studio thats been eating cartoon dust of late. Bullz-Eye
2.0
The Curse of La Llorona cast members Raymond Cruz, Patricia Velasquez and Linda Cardellini, along with director Michael Chaves, share some personal La .. Calendar Live
2.0
Crammed full of visual gags and pop culture jokes and paced like a roller coaster, its zippy and harried and bursting with whimsical images in place o .. Seattle Pi
2.0
Tasteful vocal performances, by a talented cast including Zach Braff, Garry Marshall and Steve Zahn, cant relieve Disneys first inhouse all computer g .. Coles Mithey
3.1
What I do know are movies, and in the case of Chicken Little, while no masterpiece, I can safely say it does not lay an egg. Im sure thats got to coun .. Movie Freak
4.0
The final result is a movie that offers laughs for both kids and adults.But the screening of Chicken Little that I saw had a little bit of an edge.
3.5
Theres enough humor in it for adults, so its definitely worth an outing with the kids. 7M Pictures
1.9
Look, the real wonder of WW84 is that this maybe isnt the worst thing about it. Film Freak Central
3.0
Unfortunately, this levity is paired with a truly painful father son relationship. Boxoffice Magazine
3.0
Dress it up like a Pixar film all you want, but Disneys latest digitally animated adventure is hardly something to get egg cited about. E Online
1.5
Unlike the storytelling acumen that made Pixars Finding Nemo about real emotional panic, Chicken Little is a clunky, arbitrarily plotted, over caffein .. La Weekly
4.5
Its not only because he isnt in it, but that it doesnt bend to the needs of comic shtick or the familiar Allen kaleidoscope of neuroses.The occasional .. Varia Gate
3.8
The result is a cute and funny movie that falls short of being a hilarious classic. Three Movie Buffs
3.1
Roman Dinkel is Internet famous after millions watched a Facebook video of him showing his dog how he walks with forearm crutches. Kansas City
1.5
It is obvious that, when evaluating this first digital proposal from Disney, we must do it in terms that are below remarkable.
2.5
But its really Steve Zahn voicing the Runt of the Litter that gives the film its best sense of humor. Ross Anthony
4.0
The writing isnt afraid of pratfalls, but works on several other levels as well. Killer Movie Reviews
1.5
By a comfortable margin the worst feature to come out of the Disney Studios since they invented the American feature length cartoon in 1937. Antagony & Ecstasy
3.1
Can Chicken Little and Buck patch up their differences.Chicken Little is good enough to get some laughs and entertain the kids, but it is a movie far .. Waffle Movies
1.0
You will be able to save yourself from getting disappointed of watching nothing but a lame movie. Window To The Movies
3.1
The movie (directed by Mark Dindal, The Emperors New Groove) swings from sugar buzz to glucose crash a bit too quickly. Chron
2.0
The storys bracingly rationalist moral is not to go around scaremongering, but this animated family comedy from Disney cancels that message by making .. Film Guardian
1.5
Theres no real reason to watch past that calamitous departure point except to count how many stale 70s songs director Mark Dindal can string into an u .. Or Lando Weekly
2.5
The story line is quite thin and movie is over too much quick it ultimately lacks any real emotional resonance and involvement.Small children will obv .. Scifi Movie Page
2.0
Chicken Little gets a lot of the small things right. Its the bigger picture that gives it trouble. Guide Live
3.5
The animators and voice actors have a great deal of sly fun bringing this misfit foursome to life. Jam! Movies
3.0
Even with all this talent, there arent any immediately quotable lines a rarity for Disney animated offerings.Chicken Little is clearly a disappointmen .. From The Balcony
2.5
...because of its winsome characters, it may appeal to the very young. Movie Metropolis
3.0
The design is pleasingly retro and theres even an early flirtation with Tex Avery zaniness which disappointingly doesnt last. Future Movies
4.5
not exactly a bold step forward. ...If the film is not destined to be remembered as one of Disneys enduring classics, its enjoyable on its own terms.. .. James Sanford on Film
3.8
The movie is fun for all ages, and besides who could resist this charming, insecure, heroic little clucker Aisle Seat
2.5
We want you to be happy!.What if I do a mailing and get back returns Movie Eye
1.5
If I was 6, I think Id have had a good time, but Im not and nothing I tried could make this go by any faster I wanted to run screaming from the theate .. TheMovieChicks.com
2.0
Chicken Little, the first Disney post Pixar 3 D cartoon to hit theaters, is perfectly competent animation.It just lacks Pixars wit and heart. Orlando Sentinel
1.5
What Chicken Little does have going for it first and foremost are some fun, inviting characters fresh enough to sustain the films other shortcomings. IGN Movies
2.0
Chicken Little is mildly entertaining, but the stink of desperation is all over this production. Film Jerk
3.0
Not a classic, but its an entertaining, cute film and a promising start for Disneys new division. Film Force Ign
3.1
In trying to be all things to all popcorn buyers, Chicken Little comes off as a manic scramble to please everyone. Chicago Tribune
2.0
The wishy washy self empowerment tale hinges on the lack of communication between Chicken Little and his single father Buck Cluck, something best rese .. Reel Times: Reflections on ..
3.8
There is no doubt the movie is a wannabe, but on those terms it works. Suburban Chicago News
1.9
Little and his posse of outcasts (Ugly Duckling, Runt, the fat pig, and Fish out of Water) endear, but the rest of the film is derivative and uninspir .. Boston Phoenix
4.8
This movies great! This movies great! Hurry, tell everyone that its great! Why are you looking at me like Im crazy It really is great! Supercala.com
3.1
Can someone please explain whats with the shades wearing Corey Heart wannabe Morkubine Porcupine His random presence is most likely an inside joke, an .. Zap2it.com
3.1
This one will likely get the treatment of Disney mediocrity: only three direct to video sequels and no traveling ice show. Arizona Daily Star
0.5
The press materials crow that this is Disneys first fully computer animated feature. Better they had heeded the first rule of medicine: First, do no h .. San Diego Metropolitan
1.3
The Disney studio was once the gold standard for feature animation. Now it gives us... the worst cartoon movie of the year.
3.0
Chicken Little is a family film, and its humor is decidedly of the G rated arena. How refreshingly different... Now Playing Mag
1.5
The film is fine for kiddies wholl get a kick out of all the animal characters farting, burping and falling over each other.
1.5
Basic, colorful, storybook graphics dominate the films look, while first rate voice work gives it a zestful personality. Democratand Chronicle
3.0
Why have one image of a human in the movie And Indiana Jones It doesnt make sense. rachelsreviews.net
2.0
What could have been a fun kids film in Chicken Little turns into an exercise in old school Disney paint by numbers storytelling. Cinema Sight
1.5
The undercooked Chicken Little is a strain of cinematic salmonella, riddled with forced fun and forgettable characters. Rich Mond
2.5
Disneys first all CGI effort not made by Pixar, looks cheap, bland, plasticene and often fuzzy. Boston Herald
2.5
If Finding Nemo established the gold standard of CG, then Chicken Little is little more than chicken feed. Houston Community Newspape ..
3.1
Chicken Little doesnt contain an original bone in its animated body, but it combines its derivations well enough to entertain kids. Sac Ticket
2.5
Its an odd up and down storyline, and its told with too many shortcuts: pop songs used in place of dialogue and emotion, pop references used in place .. Seattle Times
3.8
A cute movie that with a G rating is suitable for even the smallest children. Reno Gazette-Journal
2.0
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