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2016
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Positive Reviews
115
Negative reviews
40
Average Rating
3.1
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3.0
In a way, Sing deserves credit for bravely rejecting cuteness as a dominant animation aesthetic though its not clear that the movie knows its doing th ..
Av Club
3.0
After conquering the box office with yellow minions and pets with secret lives, Illumination Entertainment returns with its sweetest and most charming ..
EW
3.8
Its makers know all too well how to fully exploit the power of a catchy pop song.
Rogerebert
2.0
Hyperactivity, constant noise, and calculated cuteness reign supreme.
Indie Wire
4.5
For Illumination Entertainment, Sing is a game changer, underscoring why company founder Chris Meledandri is the hottest name in animation today.
Variety
3.0
Sing runs on some serious super piggy performance power, even if the emotional notes are expected.
We Got This Covered
4.0
Sing also fails to deliver where it really counts; the music isnt up to scratch, and the dancing doesnt cut it.
Time Out
4.0
His solution a talent show captures the public imagination, before disaster strikes.
The Guardian
3.0
Perfectly likable stuff of the sort thats harder to create than critics realise. But nothing all that memorable.
The Guardian
1.9
In Sing, musical theater is simply an excuse for the filmmakers to deliver an animated version of American Idol.
3.1
Problems arise when the prize offered is mistakenly advertised as $100,000, which Buster doesnt have.
0.5
They dont get away with much, however, which will make Sing sit well with parents of young children who may want to see it multiple times.
Screen Daily
2.5
Sing shows Illumination Entertainment is happy to whistle a familiar tune all the way to the bank.
Collider
1.5
Sing is an animated film with singing animals thats about how community and kindness insulate us from the chill of 21st century capitalism.
Vulture
4.5
Likewise, Egertons boy band balladeering represents another pleasant surprise.
The Hollywood Reporter
3.0
Directors Garth Jennings and Christophe Lourdelet have fashioned a pretty sweet movie, despite dousing it with overkill.
2.5
The funny animal jukebox musical cartoon has a long and honorable history, dating back to, for example, the 1936 animated short I Love to Singa.
The New York Times
2.0
It feels passionless and market tested; an unconvincing cover version of fun.
Telegraph
3.8
an old school backstage musical that celebrates the magic of putting on a show.
2.5
Peter Hartlaub is The San Francisco Chronicles pop culture critic.
San Francisco Chronicle
3.3
Sing mostly just checks the boxes, and maybe does enough to be an okay film.
The Young Folks
4.0
And this isnt just a standard selection of modern chart hits, either for every nod to Taylor Swift, theres a deep cut album track from a musical legen ..
4.5
Also, you get to hear a Koala with Matthew McConaugheys voice singing Call Me Maybe, so if that doesnt grab you, theres plenty of other material out t ..
Cinema Blend
4.0
Garth Jennings (Son of Rambow) gives the humor in this comedy a very different sensibility.
Ny Daily News
3.5
Despite not much meat on the bones, it cant be denied SING is often wildly entertaining and a fun, toe tapping musical with infectious energy.
JoBlo
3.0
Sing is a narratively slight, but energetic animated musical romp that succeeds in staying light on its toes throughout its running time.
Screen Rant
3.8
Kids will like the animals and the mayhem and wont mind the predictable plot. Adults should appreciate the entertaining musical pairings.
The Globe And Mail
3.5
Sing too, has one once you hit rock bottom, theres nowhere else to go but up.
3.0
May not hit the highest note among recent animated movies, but its an...amiable, fast moving jukebox musical with a playlist adults will enjoy and eno ..
One Guys Opinion
1.9
And truthfully, McFarlanes sax playing, self absorbed jazzman may be the most appealing character hes ever voiced.
Rogers Movie Nation
3.8
This isnt the kind of animated film likely to remembered five or ten years from now.
ReelViews
2.0
Isnt anything special, checking off a to do list of animated antics with a large cast of characters, with performance sequences breaking up a slow sli ..
Blu Ray
1.5
The plot may be shopworn, with not much aimed at adults, but the films message that collaboration can reap greater rewards than competition is appropr ..
Chicago Reader
2.5
The movies admiration of various musical forms doesnt seem like pandering.
Mark Reviews Movies
3.0
the old fashioned feel good story by Garth Jennings makes Sing a likable addition to this years animated features. I give it a B.
3.1
In a year full of talking animal hits, Sing isnt quite as strong a number.
Usa Today
2.0
The new stuff is dull and forgettable, while the oldies are dismissed after a few bars before we can even start tapping our feet, as if writer directo ..
News Review
4.0
Its upbeat mood and ample laughter lend this appeal across the generations, but when it sings, it really soars.
Radio Times
4.5
In the end, I wish I could sing high praises for Sing, but if you want to see a terrific animated movie featuring singing, you should check out Disney ..
Screen It
3.0
Spall gives a poignant performance but doesnt capture the smugness and strange ebullience the real life Irving so often projects.
Independent
3.1
Sing doesnt have the grit or the grace notes of Zootopia, which it resembles only in its concept of an animal kingdom.
Rolling Stone
4.5
Its not frantic in the overly adrenalized manner of many animated films, but its something of a jumble nonetheless.
The Wrap
4.4
If so, this irresistible film about five vocally gifted animals just might change your tune.
News Day
3.8
Who doesnt love a flamboyant, spandex wearing swine with a Swedish accent who adores Lady Gaga And theres a black sheep who is literally a black sheep ..
New York Post
2.0
Follow the list, dont raise your hopes too much and leave the theatre satisfied.
Hindustan Times
3.0
Of appeal to viewers of all ages, Sing is an apt way for fun loving families to usher in the New Year.
Hindustan Times
3.1
Buster doesnt let Eddie discourage him and soldiers on with his plan.
Deseret News (Salt Lake Ci ..
3.0
A stirring number here, a funny riff there whats it all mean Not terribly much, alas.
Az Central
3.5
This fantasy element goes straight back to Minnellis work with Gene Kelly and can hold its own.Its symbolic of the risks Chazelle is prepared to take.
Smh
4.5
But thats Buster: hes a bear of big ideas and bigger optimism, and never mind the details.
2.5
It gives the film a tonal imbalance that makes you feel like youre constantly see sawing, with one moment pandering to tykes and the next pandering to ..
Q Network
3.0
Its over long and flags when we need it to build to a climax but its also colourful, funny and tuneful, and sometimes thats good enough.
Daily Mail
3.0
While it lacks the sophistication and inventiveness of, say, Zootropolis, Sings adherence to convention at least ensures that it offers predictable pl ..
Flim List
1.5
Though the story doesnt really pack a punch, the ending kind of redeems it.
Film Inquiry
3.0
It never leans on the concept of singing animals too much, allowing for some character driven scenes that make us actually care about these animals, w ..
Flickering Myth
1.5
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Time
4.5
The wise and all around wonderful Sing is enchanting on every level.
Boston Herald
4.0
How could lightening strike twice The result is both a touching elegy to lost youth and frustrating reminder of past glories.
Express
4.0
Not the most cinematic of films but a very solid, satisfying drama.
Express
3.0
Worst of all, theres no sense of authentic spark between the actors voicing this zoo of characters.
The Film Stage
3.8
Ash (Scarlett Johansson) is an esteem challenged punk porcupine who doesnt realize how hard she rocks.
Boston Globe
1.5
Johnny, a gorilla (Taron Egerton), has a criminal father who doesnt love him.
Uproxx
4.0
It helps that unlike the TV talent shows that inspired it, Sing hangs on to the popular, gifted contestants instead of sticking with the hot, marketab ..
The Irish Times
2.0
The movie bombards the audience with familiar songs, shamelessly pandering to each potential demographic.
Las Vegas Weekly
1.5
It doesnt seem like a concept intended to resonate particularly with kids (the ones in the screening I attended laughed exactly twice, both times at f ..
The Atlantic
3.8
Along with her, theres fellow teenager Ash (Scarlett Johansson), a rambunctious punk rock porcupine who doesnt want to conform to any of Busters ideas ..
Movie Freak
3.0
The songs are rudimentary, the animation doesnt sparkle, the story doesnt inspire.
Detroit News
3.5
It doesnt really make sense in any other way, but thats not particularly a deal breaker.
3.1
You cant fool me, you say..thats The Muppet Show, the 1976 1981 television classic.
Groucho Reviews
2.5
There are plenty of almost random music cues, but all too little soul and too little time spent fleshing out the leads.
Forbes
3.0
Joining the superb La La Land and the consistently strong Moana as yet another movie musical offering for the holidays is this lightweight, yet lively ..
Herald Sun
3.0
We didnt even get into John C. Reillys stoner sheep, but hes fabulous as well.
Consequence Of Sound
1.5
It doesnt want you to forget that its cute for one single second.
Vox
2.0
Garth Jenningss Sing effectively acknowledges early on that its following a completely unoriginal formula, and yet carries on regardless.
Hey U Guys
2.5
When the big show finally happens at the end of the picture You cant help but smile.
The Play List
3.0
For a while, its sheer immensity and the chutzpah of its American Animal Idol conceit will keep you watching just to see how many plates director/writ ..
Now Toronto
1.5
Sing lacks discernible personality, but its light and colourful, has a few jokes and a plethora of singing and dancing animals. Youll forget it soon a ..
Scroll
4.0
Fun, entertaining, gorgeously animated, and full of good tunes...
Film Ink
5.0
The animation is the high quality one expects today but doesnt necessarily break new ground.
Maki At The Movies
1.0
Plus, nothing spoils good natured fantasy like the human problems of lovelessness, jealousy, greed, and crime.
3.0
Its trite and a little cliched but sometimes thats just what you need from a trip to the cinema.
Cine Vue
1.5
Why cant monkeys and penguins in this world have higher aspirations
You Tube
4.0
Sing is a thoroughly enjoyable animated movie that uses its concept to far greater effect than Illumination Entertainments The Secret Life Of Pets did ..
Star Burst Magazine
3.0
Each is realised with great detail and a surprising level of realism.
Lw Lies
3.5
The auditions are hilarious we know how important song choice is in these competitions, and theyve been cleverly matched to a wide range of wannabe an ..
Nz Herald
3.0
taking the delightful animal world of Zootopia, stripping it of its complex moral teachings, and chucking in a whole lot of absolute pop bangers to bo ..
Flicks
3.1
Sing is like a medley of pop hits. You get a bunch of quick samples but long for the full song.
Stl Today
3.0
Boyles visual storytelling is fluent and imaginative, and the performances are excellent.
Independent Ie
3.5
The quality of the animation in this musical comedy may not be up to Pixar standards, but the story and characters are thoroughly endearing.
Contact Music
4.1
Its hard to appreciate an all star voice cast when the material doesnt give them much to do.
Ar Kansas Online
4.0
Directed and written by Garth Jennings (Son of Rambow), this joyous, toe tapping and charming tale hits all the right notes to make for a smile on you ..
Matts Movie Reviews
3.0
In its best moments, Sing is a family pleasing paean to the pageantry of performance.
The Filmy Ap
1.9
The animated movie Sing runs the entertainment spectrum from A to Z in that it melds the worst elements of American Idol and Zootopia into a lifeless ..
Sltrib
3.0
While not especially deep, the combination of a star studded cast and an equally star studded music catalogue make for a fun time.
Film
4.0
Avoiding the usual schmaltz that accompanies most modern day cartoons, Sing is funny, warm and touching. And youll definitely want to burst into song.
Scmp
3.0
Its a tricky job trying to balance up the many storylines but writer director Garth Jennings has done a good job.
The Film Pie
4.0
One thing weve learned about Illumination this year is that they can make really great animated films that doesnt have one minion in it.
Punch Drunk Critics
5.0
If youre not into music, talking animals, or stepping behind the curtain for all the madness in making a stage show work, this isnt the movie for you.
Movie Crypt
1.5
It could just be an animated Fame. It could just be putting on a show to save the theater. It could pick one thing and do it well, or at least better.
We Live Entertainment
3.5
It is so entertaining one doesnt really care that its plot is threadbare and the characters need to be fleshed out a lot more.
Straits Times
5.0
This tuneful toon works on every level, a charming, funny, heartfelt and toe tapping holiday treat for everyone at any age.
Dead Line
2.0
There is absolutely no reason the characters in Sing are animals...the plot would function if they didnt have tails and scales, and the film doesnt ev ..
One Room With A View
3.1
in a year in which major animated features impart themes far more sophisticated than the tired follow your dreams bromide, Sing constitutes a mere pre ..
Daily Herald
3.0
Of course, he doesnt yet have the critical faculties that I have developed through many years of laughing at Vin Diesel.
The Shiz Nit
2.0
In its best moments, the film deploys an inventive range of flashbacks to the first film to show the extent to which nostalgia exerts its grip.
Scots Man
3.0
The sum total is no more filling than the popcorn youll overpay for upon entering the theater.
No La
2.0
Puts six massively trite subplots into a blender...and mashes them into a uniform paste that can be spackled across 108 unreasonably long minutes.
Alternate Ending
2.0
Even within this formulaic story, however, the film isnt that charming.
The Mary Sue
4.5
While one doesnt have to have an extensive knowledge of the competitive reality shows that have popped up over the past decade or so, it doesnt hurt t ..
Film Journal International ..
1.5
Unlike ZOOTOPIA and BOJACK HORSEMAN, SING doesnt even bother doing anything interesting with its world.
Fresh Fiction
3.5
Sing comes at a time where animal movies are making a killing at the box office. From Madagascar to Ice Age to Finding Dory, people love to hear anima ..
Black Girl Nerds
3.8
Writer/director Garth Jennings and co director Christophe Lourdelet bring warmth and humour to the mix, and know well enough that when the big numbers ..
National Post
4.5
Energetically warm hearted musical that is cinematic proof that Illumination has more stories to tell outside Despicable Me.
Rendy Reviews
1.5
Sing is a good natured, well intentioned bit of jukebox fluff that is at its most frustrating when you can see how it could have possibly gone in a mo ..
Third Coast Review
3.0
The plot is fairly straightforward and there is nothing out of the ordinary. The animation is well executed and there are plenty of jokes. This will b ..
The New Paper
2.0
Theres Rosita (Reese Witherspoon), a pig with golden pipes, 25 piglets and a husband (Nick Offerman) who doesnt appreciate her.
Winnipeg Free Press
4.5
Essentially a two lovers against the world, the film scores for its touching performances and the balance between the romance and the volatile aparthe ..
Tiny Url
3.0
Whats best about the film is simple seeing a wild assortment of animal characters sing an even wilder assortment of songs. It works every time. The st ..
Movie Mom
4.5
A short digression here: why Buster doesnt have an Australian accent or any discernible relation to Australia hes a KOALA!
Toronto Sun
4.5
Then theres Johnny, the sweetest gorilla one could ever hope to meet.
4.0
A film full of sweetness, hope and motivation and a positive message that will make you leave the theater with a festive rhythm.
1.5
Yet the movie doesnt really find a groove until very late, when the final round of the singing contest comes up and the movie finally settles down to ..
Fw Weekly
2.5
Jay Pharoah, for one, steals every scene hes in as Meenas blustery grandfather.
Blog Bullz Eye
3.8
The German pig (Nick Kroll, suddenly Hollywoods busiest comic) is such a broad caricature it doesnt quite belong.
Hollywood Into To
3.0
There are pleasures to be found in Sing. The question is how willing people are to sit through some tired sitcom plotting to get to it.
Assignment X
2.5
Sing is not a total bust. Its just not as electrifying or as exciting as it perhaps could have been.
Cairo 360
2.5
Sing isnt about much, and there are zero surprises, outside of just how many songs can be sandwiched into one movie.
Tulsa World
4.5
This places a refreshing emphasis on trust and support, provoking a message of courage and the importance of believing in yourself without falling bac ..
Film Ireland
1.5
is far better than average (and far, far better than 2016s other animated jukebox musical, Trolls), these numbers dont serve much purpose.
Battleship Pretension
3.0
Passengers offers up some very cool ideas, impressive special effects and important ethical questions. But it just cant overcome the creepy awfulness ..
Review Journal
3.0
While beautifully animated is too concerned with being a crowd pleaser to be about much of anything.
Richard Crouse
1.5
Its fun to hear unlikely people knock treasured classics out of the park.
World Wng
4.5
The elephant Meena has paralyzing stage fright and then gets paired with Gunter who cant quit showing off.
Kdhx
2.0
In fact, the creative team would have been better off if thats all theyd done: create a movie thats just one long talent competition with animals sing ..
Abc News Go
2.5
As with the film as a whole, the finale doesnt reach the dizzying, melodic heights for which it strives.
The Film File
4.4
Viewers will leave Sing with spirits high, and thats a sign of a hugely successful family film.
Buffalo News
3.5
A little slow at the start but overall fresh, funny and full of good music.
Huffing Ton Post
1.5
A koala named Buster Moon (Matthew McConaughey) presides over a theater thats hit hard times.
Leonard Mal
5.0
But thats OK because the whole experience is just so goshdarned delightful.
The Mercury
3.0
Its fine family fun, complete with a catchy soundtrack and lovable animal characters.
Showbiz Junkies
3.5
A warm and well intentioned story about teamwork and confrontation of fears, where the musical notes continuously release the soul of the characters.
Enfil Me
3.5
This isnt a classic, but its enjoyable viewing for younger viewers.
Chesapeake Family
4.0
Whiles its true that some (if not most) of the stories are hopelessly contrived, theyre played out so well that youll be having too much of a good tim ..
Indie London
3.5
The last 30 minutes warms the heart as well as bringing the house down.
Daily Telegraph
4.0
A movie that intelligently seeks pure and hard entertainment without any complex.
4.0
As Buster puts it: Real talent from real life thats what audiences want!
Japan Times
3.0
The new production of the creators of Minions and Despicable me is a nice animated karaoke.
2.0
comparisons to Sing would not be so harmful if this animal music contest had more to offer...
2.0
The animated Sing reminds audiences of the first few seasons of American Idol, before it went down the road of showcasing obviously bad singers in the ..
My States Man
4.0
Similarly, Scarlett Johanssons husky voice bring a sense of undeniable cool to punk rock porcupine Ash.
Ib Times
4.5
Sing! is far from being the best animated film of the year, but it does manage to achieve a very good level.
3.8
Like many musicals from time immemorial, Sing slouches along when characters speak and shoots heavenward when they burst into a tune.
Charlotte Observer
4.5
A functional film with a message of fighting to achieve your dreams.
Excelsior
4.5
If Sing is too close to a formula designed to please everyone, this is one of the best manifestations of that formula.
1.5
The movie doesnt have anything interesting to say aside from the same tired cliches of believe in yourself and achieve your dreams and everything else ..
3.0
But heres the crazy thing: somehow the film holds your attention and works as family viewing.
Family Home Theater
2.0
Ultimately, Sing isnt really all that engaging and tries to be fun but doesnt quite hit the right notes.
Movies With Mae
3.0
This isnt a great movie and I will totally understand the inevitable critiques but I walked away having a good experience.
rachelsreviews.net
3.0
Understands the unironic way the premise of talent contest reality shows sincerely connects with people, and why this particular arrangement of tunes ..
Geek
3.5
Sing is one of the biggest surprises of 2016, not because it is especially great, but because it is much better than a movie about singing, talking an ..
2.5
The movie doesnt come close to the humor and heart of summer hit, The Secret Life of Pets.
Fort Worth Star-Telegram/D ..
1.5
An average film in its designs and lazy in the gestural expressiveness of its characters.
El Pais (Spain)
1.5
An animated jukebox from Illumination Entertainment that follows the recipe from previous films: flashy animation and scatchy songs.
4.5
I like talent show films, but very often I dont see any good ones.
Jamaica Gleaner
4.5
The most intelligent and adult movie of Illumination Entertainment, that will entertain both children and adults.
El Mundo (Spain)
3.1
La La Land shows that you can make a highly personal, intimate movie and still use the style of an old fashioned, cast of hundreds musical.
Pilot Online
4.5
An energetic and optimistic film with good music, good design, and a simple and nice story all the way to the end.
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