Early Man

  • PG (SINGAPORE)
  • 2018


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Average Rating 3.3/5
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2.0
But for all its humor, Early Man cant overcome the limitations of its premiseone of Parks less fruitful genre mashups. Av Club
2.0
Aardman Animations has always provided a welcome alternative to the airbrushed digital perfectionism of Pixar. EW
3.8
No joke is so silly that it cant be mounted with exuberance by Park and company. Rogerebert
4.0
Parents will enjoy the wordplay and sight gags, and will appreciate the messages of teamwork, community, and courage. Common Sense Media
3.0
That isnt an uncommon message in an animated movie aimed toward kids, but it is a worthy thematic bedrock. Indie Wire
4.5
That isnt an uncommon message in an animated movie aimed toward kids, but it is a worthy thematic bedrock. Indie Wire
3.5
Thats what makes Early Man such an appealing addition to the Aardman oeuvre: Though it benefits from the latest digital advances, the CG effects have .. Variety
1.5
Early Man checks all the boxes youd expect from an animated picture targeted at kids the correct messages about teamwork and perseverance, a giggling .. Austin Chronicle
3.0
Like Escape to Victory with mammoths, the result is a sometimes jarring collision of underdog sports movie and prehistoric adventure, but one that sti .. Time Out
4.0
Watching an Aardman animation is like taking a potted tour of the history of cinema and the humour of Britain. The Guardian
4.0
Its impossible not to laugh at the inspired silliness and charm of Parks universe. The Guardian
4.0
Some of the jokes will need carbon dating to ascertain their age, but the good natured humour never loses its fizz. The Guardian
3.1
Additionally, Parks jokes are delivered with unusually slack comic timing, a far cry from the precision engineering of shorts like The Wrong Trousers.
3.1
In the grand scheme of movies for kids, the stop motion comedy is hardly a stinker.
3.0
Still, its a very likeable film which should delight younger audiences. Screen Daily
2.0
Although it plays by the standard beats of the sports comedy, Early Man scores thanks to Aardmans trademark charm and wit. Collider
4.0
(There is an extremely funny perspective joke involving a belligerent mallard.) The Hollywood Reporter
2.5
Early Man hits its peak early like, right away in a witty, dialogue free prologue that imagines the dawn of soccer taking place when an errant meteor ..
3.5
But I would not go so far as to say that Early Man is entirely devoid of historical interest.Its structuring myth is the loss of Arcadia. The New York Times
3.5
Park packs Early Man with sight gags, slapstick and groan worthy wordplay. Paste Magazine
3.3
Unfortunately it all unfolds lacking the quaint British humour for which Aardman has been celebrated in the past.A lot of the gags are little more tha .. IGN
4.0
Or it might just feel old fashioned because its set in caveman times. Telegraph
4.0
Dugs cheerfully inept tribe lives in Happy Valley and hunts rabbit, but he has ambitions to go after bigger game.Told by his gray haired chief (wonder ..
4.5
While it doesnt have the ode to classic cinema and fully committed sentimentality of Paddington 2, Early Man gets by on its unique animation style and .. The Young Folks
3.0
An often amusing reimagining of Bronze Age history that, while it doesnt quite match the best of Aardman, is still solid family entertainment.
3.5
Its an entertaining romp that can kill some time, and keep the kids excited with colorful panache. Cinema Blend
3.0
Its no surprise an Aardman film has incredible visuals and looks fantastic on the big screen. Screen Rant
3.1
More than that, though, theres a quaintness about the film, from the animation style to the wholesome jokes theres not much in the way of asides for t .. The Globe And Mail
2.0
Early Man will obviously appeal especially to soccer obsessed Europeans, but its consistent strain of genially eccentric British humor should endear i .. One Guys Opinion
3.8
Its a daft, adorable and decidedly English film, hand made figures creating hand made laughs out of sight gags, puns and inside soccer futbol humor. Rogers Movie Nation
2.0
Significant laughs are missing from the mix, a rarity with Aardman, but Early Man delivers on charm and technical achievements, supplying a breezy sit .. Blu Ray
3.8
Early Man is a minor entry in the Aardman catalogue, but still quite likable and funny. Combust Ible Celluloid
2.5
These are movies that adults can enjoy alongside childrenthe pleasures they offer are ultimately ageless. Chicago Reader
2.5
One of the unspoken jokes here is that the descendants of these mildly clever, accident prone humans are likely less intelligent than their ancestors. Mark Reviews Movies
2.0
It has its share of lovable characters, lots of humor and a big heart.
2.0
It has its share of lovable characters, lots of humor and a big heart.
3.8
But it does so in such a supremely quirky and earnestly heartwarming fashion that its hard not to be charmed. Usa Today
3.0
Changing your ways is so much harder when youre three inches tall and made of clay. The Times
2.0
You want to love this film.You want to loudly applaud its pedigree. The Times
3.0
Not that the movie doesnt have its charms even for non soccer fansthough they may want to duck out for popcorn during the big game. News Review
4.0
Burton and Farrell provide plenty of pun filled fun, not least in the banter of two football pundits. Radio Times
4.0
Early Man isnt the flashiest animated feature that youll see this year but it is certainly the most likeable. Independent
3.0
Is it not all antithetical to the digital age.In fact, a good chunk of stop motions preservation comes off as almost anthropological in its approach. Independent
3.0
It even manages to be the rare sports movie in which its climactic final match doesnt actually feel over drawn in some way. Independent
3.8
You go expecting a World Cup qualifying round. You leave having just seen a decent enough exhibition match. Rolling Stone
3.5
Dug and the cavemen are adorably bumbling, and the vocal cast adds plenty of witty charm. Shadows On The Wall
3.0
When a studio has made some of the finest animation in the history of cinema, its quite a letdown to describe their new movie as better than the Ice A .. The Wrap
3.1
Charming and clever though Aardman movies may be, they dont universally hit the funny bone the way a Despicable Me movie does, or tug the heartstrings .. News Day
1.5
The Brutes are the dirty underdogs youre to root fora mangy little colony of Stone Age stragglers which civilization ran off and left to their own mea .. Film Journal
3.5
If the destination seems inevitable, there are some nice bits along the way. Az Central
4.0
Aardman has always done this layering of humour, so that adults can enjoy their stories as much as children, but this one pushes the volume up to 11. Smh
4.0
Thats probably the highest compliment I can pay any film aimed at children. Mountain X
4.5
The central joke is that soccer is such a simple game that cavemen could have invented it and the central sentiment is that good old fashioned teamwor .. Npr
3.8
It consistently delivers the quality work you cant achieve in a rush. Star Tribune
2.0
The tweaking of genres the prison escape flick in Chicken Run; monster horror in Were Rabbit in ways that made fun of cinematic tropes while also rapt ..
3.1
Alexis Zabes rapturous cinematography reminds us that magic is where you find it. Toronto Star
3.0
If youre going to poke fun at the already much lampooned game of football, you need to be funnier, cleverer and more inventive than this. Daily Mail
5.0
The clever people at Pixar are also wonderful at what they do, but their new production is so slick and clever that it doesnt make you hug yourself wi .. Daily Mail
4.0
Its more like an old shaggy dog story embellished with glorious new flourishes, so vivid and delightful that paying too much attention to the core cha .. Slate
4.0
Early Man Kevin Harley 22 January 2018 Eddie Redmayne and Tom Hiddleston lend their voices to Aardmans prehistoric shenanigans Between Pixars The Good .. Flim List
2.0
There is a reason the promotional campaign has disguised the films existence as a sports comedy; for a studio whose storytelling style and command of .. Film Inquiry
4.0
Its a diverse and strong voice cast that inhabits these madcap characters, while the stop motion animation brings a welcome individuality in this soph ..
3.0
Utilizing quirky characters created by Nick Park, its superficially scripted by Mark Burton and James Higginson as the first prehistoric underdog spor .. Susang Ranger
4.5
Hes twice as pantherish as the Panther.Few recent movies have been more keenly anticipated than this one, in regard both to its box office potential a .. New Yorker
2.0
The happily retrograde Early Man from director Nick Park (Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were Rabbit) and the marvelous British company Aardman An .. Boston Herald
4.0
I suspect well get an answer in the early rounds of summers World Cup but, for now, we have a team we can really get behind. Express
3.0
Early man has many good moments, but could be better It was discovering the beautiful game of football. Express
3.0
The joke construction is dense, but it too often feels like showboating. The Film Stage
2.5
Too often, it delivers exactly on the joke that audiences expect in ways that arent new or fun. Bullz-Eye
3.8
And, honestly, the chilly dog days of February are crying out for a good, smart, silly stop motion family film, the kind you can fully enjoy under the .. Boston Globe
2.5
Its content to be what it is a bit of silliness, really.Its an excuse for goofy slapstick and wordplay. Uproxx
4.0
Early Man does, however, move at such a pace and is so stuffed with cosy charm that no decent person of any age will worry about such indulgence.Look .. The Irish Times
3.0
The hero of Early Man is Dug (Eddie Redmayne), a toothy, snout nosed boy in a furry loincloth who spends his days hunting rabbits with the rest of his .. The Atlantic
3.5
Yet as with Pixar, even second level Aardman has more than enough personality and offbeat appeal to be well worth a look. Birth Movies Death
3.0
There is a human touch missing from super slick animation, and at points thumbprints are visible on characters, evidence of the films hand crafted sty .. Detroit News
3.8
Even lacking that though, were still left with something fun and lighthearted without the crass commercialism and short attention span gags that fill ..
2.0
At a glance, the idea of Stone Age man running into their more advanced Bronze Age cousins seems promising, if only as an environment for visual gags. Cnn
4.0
It gives space for wry commentary on the primal behavior of football fans and ample opportunity to poke fun at announcers sublimely dumb jokes. Vox
3.0
Another fine Aardman film with the movie screen brimming with inventiveness and genius, but a pedestrian script and some underused voice talent temper .. Hey U Guys
3.0
Aardmans own high bar isnt quite reached this time around, and it might be best to temper your expectations.An average Aardman effort is still better .. The Play List
3.0
Will the very English jokes play to North American parents not familiar with football associations and UK slang like asbo.I dont know, but gags about .. Now Toronto
4.0
Another winner from the Midas touched Aardman, the beautifully animated Early Man scores points often and with admirable, seeming ease. Film Ink
3.5
Its mad enough to do stop motion animation with clay models in this age of CGI, but its the stories they choose to tell that puts them over the edge. Maki At The Movies
3.0
Recalling the fantasy prehistoric romps of Hammer light on historical accuracy, heavy on thrills British animation institution Aardman return this yea .. Cine Vue
3.0
A fine movie for kids that will bore older audiences who are looking for something that has depth. You Tube
2.0
Early Man also keeps its punny British sense of humor in sight gags and jokes occasionally lost in transatlantic translation. Tamp A Bay
3.5
Its very unclear if well ever see a sequel to Early Man but either way, Park and Aardman have once again made a great and amusing family film, which n .. Star Burst Magazine
3.0
The Stone Age and the Bronze Age go to war in this daffy stop frame comedy from Aardman Animation. Lw Lies
3.0
Charming in its irreverent silliness, itll likely appeal more to younger kids than adults expecting Wallace & Gromit layers of satirical appeal. Flicks
4.0
The film is funny, silly in the best sense and full of deadpan puns, malapropisms and wordplay. Ft
3.0
While the animation remains chock full of invention and the humour reliably athletic, this prehistoric caper somehow ends up being not quite the sum o .. Independent Ie
3.0
At their best, Parks stop motion animations are things of beauty, lovingly crafted exercises in nostalgic silliness. Independent Ie
4.0
Early Man: Aardman Animations latest adventure offers entertainment aplenty Aardman Animations Early Man opens nationwide on March 29. Stuff
4.4
Nick Park can transform lumps of clay and plasticine into pure delight and make it look deceptively easy. Ar Kansas Online
2.5
For all its advancements, her time period doesnt believe in female athletes.) Film Racket
4.5
A fantastic and friendly comedy with soccer as a central element.
4.5
It is charming, it has an adorable simplicity, a magnetism that is hard to describe, and its superior to practically all the current animated cinema.
5.0
Stuffed with brilliant sight gags and a witty script by Mark Burton and James Higginson, Parks ingenious hand crafted animation shines throughout. The Arts Desk
4.0
Early Man is a beautifully crafted film While the rest of the film world is charging full steam ahead into ever more complex and convoluted plots and .. The Sun
5.0
Its a light hearted romp through self discovery and self determination that refuses to stoop to cynicism. Killer Movie Reviews
4.0
Maybe Early Man isnt Aardmans best work, but its so wholeheartedly kind and clever that its impossible not to embrace the ride which is exactly the be .. Film
1.5
A lot of the gags are little more than groan inducing, clunky puns. ( Ign
4.0
The voice performances are solid (Redmayne and Hiddleston are particularly unrecognizable, which is a good thing), the visual gags are plentiful (I pe .. Punch Drunk Critics
3.5
What finally gets Manchester united, however, is the opportunity to relearn their ancient folk game well enough to tackle their Bronze Age betters. Straight
0.0
Its not only destined to top this years 10 Worst list, it also qualifies as one of the most unendurable cartoons ever to come from a major animator.20 .. Sandiego Reader
3.0
In An Adventure With Scientists!, or Shaun The Sheep Movie, theres just something innately charming about its stop motion that stops you from ever fee .. Metro New York
4.0
A successful and welcome return to directing for the inimitable Nick Park...Despite failing to match the originality of his previous work, Early Man n .. One Room With A View
3.1
Still, Early Man occasionally pulls out a few classic Aardman sight gags and puns. Daily Herald
2.0
In the digital era, plasticine may as well be a pun on Pleistocene, so far apart are the technologies that give us Nick Parks thumb print heavy stop m .. Scots Man
3.8
Early Man does not reinvent the wheel, but leave it to the stop motion pioneers at Aardman Animations to take a potentially tired storyline and jolt i .. Post Gazette
3.0
Its full of laughs for adults but also has plenty of humor aimed at kids. Bowling Green Daily News
3.5
Or it is, at any rate, so unbelievably silly that it comes off as dumb, albeit dumb on purpose. Alternate Ending
3.8
Youll laugh, more than once, but you might not remember why the next day. Seattle Times
1.5
Another happy invention is a message parrot transporting info from queen to Nooth and back again. Film Journal International ..
3.8
Indeed, the entire endeavor plays out with even less believability than any given Spy vs. Spy cartoon from MADs golden age.And whereas a superior espi .. Clclt
2.0
When it comes to its finale, EARLY MAN doesnt offer any surprises. Fresh Fiction
3.0
The stop motion animation is up to the usual Aardman standards, as is the studios unusual but endearing obsession with rabbit characters. National Post
3.0
Narrative pacing is also slow, which is refreshing for adults recoiling from the whiplash speed of the Lego movies, but leisurely for tweens. Bfi
3.0
There, Stone Age man is being shoved aside by Bronze Age man, who has taken the hominids proto sport and turned it into an arena circus attended by th .. Original Cin
3.0
THE GOOD When it comes to delivering humorous visual gags, Aardman is one of the best animated studios in the business. Rendy Reviews
1.5
I have no idea if such an age actually existed and I dont care; this isnt the National Geographic channel. Third Coast Review
3.5
Adults seeking authentic belly laughs would generally fare better avoiding so called adult comedies and seeking out British films made for kids. Winnipeg Free Press
2.0
Silly goofs raise a few chuckles but there isnt the same sense of humour that runs through all of Aardmans best stuff. Fan The Fire Magazine
3.8
The latest romp from Nick Park is a clever look at prehistoric soccer. Qc Times
4.0
In the end, the great charm of the film is that it will seduce fans... and football opponents alike.
2.0
One of the joys of Wallace and Gromit creator Nick Parks best work has always been the utter Britishness of it, so its not surprising that what seems .. Sf Weekly
3.8
But theres a sense of innocence and ingenuity and a central wholesomeness that remains throughout the film. Sf Chronicle
4.5
But as the films aim vacillates between the heart and the imagination, these charactersand ultimately, this storynever comes to mean very much.In an a .. Washington City Paper
4.0
And of course, theres the character depth theres a feeling of solidity that you just dont get with most animated fare.
3.0
Their latest film Early Man maintains its distinct British charm and unique stop motion models though it cant quite reach the heights of classics such .. Film Ireland
4.0
Early Man Is a Prehistoric Delight What a fun and inventive good time this is. Entertainment Voice
4.5
My heartiest laugh came at the very beginning when a volcano erupts, and a bird atop a cliff watching the whole event suddenly dons a pair of sunglass .. Kaplan Vs Kaplan
3.8
All too human characters and absurdist gags are Aardmans bread and butter. Heral
3.0
In a cinematic landscape that favours wisecracking motormouths and polished but increasingly generic CGI, Early Mans sweet natured slapstick and endea .. News
3.0
Its silly stuff, part Flintstones, part kiddie Quest for Fire , and while it does contain quite a few laughs it doesnt have the same anarchic spirit o .. Richard Crouse
3.0
While Early Man scores lower in the wit department than some other Aardman films, the story is still plenty funny and boasts a sweetness that makes up .. World Wng
4.0
Aardman again achieves its goal silliness Generally, Ive liked the work of Britains Aardman Animations, the folks who gave us Wallace & Gromit. Denerstein Unleashed Blog ..
4.5
The craft work adds points to this film aimed at children that will not disappoint the adults.
2.5
Its not much of a story but director Nick Park succeeds in creating a fully realized fantasy world. Screen Zealots
4.5
Like most of the movies that come out of the stop motion clay animation studio Aardman, Early Man delivers a funny and delightful story and an astound .. L.A. Biz
4.5
Like most Aardman movies this one isnt out to pummel you with gags or dazzle you with rapid fire pacing. Leonard Mal
3.1
The humor is more hit or miss here, mixing Aardmans trademark dry wit with more lowbrow slapstick humor that doesnt always work. From the Front Row
3.5
The Bronze Age queen is called Queen Oofeefa, which I loved, though sadly there isnt an equivalent Queen Of The Stone Age ruling over Dugs clan. Caution Spoilers
2.0
This time, alas, you may struggle to raise a smile while sitting through this dull tale of a Stone Age clan finding themselves adrift in the Bronze Ag .. Herald Scotland
4.0
Aardman Animations doesnt produce films as frequently as Disney or Pixar, but that is because their stop motion clay animation style takes a phenomena .. Chesapeake Family
2.0
With characters that are unappealing both emotionally and visually, this 89 minute movie which is only 79 minutes excluding credits turns out to be ow .. Film Monthly
2.0
Early Man feels like an animated movie that lost its way somewhere in the brainstorming process. Sa Current
3.0
There is something adorably British about Nick Parkss latest plasticine adventure, Early Man. Maddwolf
4.0
It means theres plenty for children and adults alike to enjoy, although at its heart Early Man is clearly designed to indulge the inner kid in all of .. Indie London
2.5
Aardman Animations has always been in the Bronze Age, but with Early Man, theyre backtracking into the Stone Age. Brightest Young Things
3.0
While it doesnt quite reach the heights of greatness set by Chicken Run or The Wrong Trousers, Early Man is guaranteed fun for all the family and a bi .. Flick Feast
4.0
An authentic festival that requires nothing more than knowing what a joke is to make you die laughing.
4.5
But Early Man gets away with its most unexpected contrivances thanks to a combination of unassailable charm and total commitment to the bit. CNET
4.0
While not quite as inventive or funny as Chicken Run or the Wallace and Gromit shorts, this Bronze Age family comedy has enough humor and heart to eng .. Movie Reviews Cinemaclips
3.0
...lovable characters and humor so innocent some may see it as demod.
3.0
An adventure that holds little in the way of surprises but is still a fun, sweet and enjoyable ride through Aardmans prehistoric valley. The Hollywood News
3.5
Prehistory was presented as an inexhaustible source of raw material for the visual gag.
3.0
But while the movie shines at times, its surprisingly stale storyline keeps it from becoming an instant, stop motion classic. My States Man
3.0
Even its light hearted humour frequently falls on deaf ears giving an air of a rush job to get this completed, Bland runs through its defence and land .. Flavourmag
3.0
Apart from some song choices, its is about as charmingly old school as a Western animated feature has been in a long time. Geek
3.0
Plot wise it follows a fairly pedestrian path, essentially functioning as a familiar sports underdog story wrapped in prehistoric clothes. The National
3.0
British animation studio Aardman the creators of Wallace And Gromit, Shaun The Sheep and Chicken Run turn their claymation figures into footballing ca .. Movies 4 Kids
2.0
It will leave you, amazed, impressed and most definitely inspired. Crunch On This
3.5
No, its not the best work of a studio known for much higher quality, but its far from terrible. As they say: their heart is in the right place. Vanguardia (Mexico)
2.0
In its last film, the delightful Shaun the Sheep Movie, the frame is filled edge to edge with pun filled storefronts, goofy sight gags and other visua .. Cine Gods
1.0
How do artists and writers see the world.We take you to the crossroads where culture meets the news and engages with whats happening in our lives toda .. France 24
3.8
I suspect that a few weeks from the Russia 2018 World Cup, Early Man will be the best soccer movie of the year. Ernestodiez Martinez
4.4
Looking at Early Man as a whole, it combines weirdly funny comedy with a sweet story about what it means to depend on others.



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