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2018
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Smallfoot
Positive Reviews
88
Negative reviews
16
Average Rating
3.2
/5
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2.0
Beneath the easy slapstick, theres a timely moral too: Dont fear the unknown, embrace it. Just try not to squish it.
EW
2.5
If only the dialogue and visuals matched the daring of its ideology.
Rogerebert
4.0
The movies most entertaining sequences rely on old school, laugh out loud sight gags and jokes.
Common Sense Media
3.0
The original songs are a nice touch, but never particularly memorable.
Indie Wire
2.5
As the movie itself scolds: Its not just about tearing down old ideas.
Variety
3.0
The conceit is nicely done, and the films unexpectedly heartfelt message about empathy and looking at the world through someone elses eyes just about ..
The Guardian
3.0
The animation is admirably detailed, too, with Migos matted hair rendered to look like a terriers, Meeches lavender hued coat more like a brushed malt ..
The Guardian
3.1
The story reaches it resolution in the most predictable of ways, but theres something undeniably ballsy about a childrens film thats so insistent abou ..
3.8
This entertaining fantasy has intellectual ballast, but its cleverly disguised.
3.0
But Smallfoots overall vibe remains amiable, especially for young viewers.
Screen Daily
2.5
While it only occasionally rises to the clever levels of its inspired jump off point, Smallfoot, an animated romp about a civilization of Yetis who ma ..
The Hollywood Reporter
3.0
It is a film that encourages young yetis everywhere to cast off their intellectual blinders.
1.0
An urgent warning against the comforts of epistemological bubbles, Smallfoot is a childrens animated feature set in a village of yetis.
The New York Times
4.0
Smallfoot effectively weaves powerful messages into a fun, heart warming animation that is sure to appeal to audiences both young and old.
2.0
Its too serious to be committed to its jokes, and its too jokey to let its more serious side flourish into a story worth telling.
Cinema Blend
3.5
Obviously its not Pixar, but its much better than your typical middle of the road CG animated tale.
JoBlo
3.5
The script is pretty straightforward and will keep kids entertained although it may not find many adult takers.
2.0
Its a pity the movie does so in an overall package that proves a decidedly mixed bag, interesting in some narrative respects and technically strong bu ..
One Guys Opinion
3.8
Without that gong, how would the snail know when to bring light.Without the phalanx of mammoths, what would keep their mountain balanced on the edge o ..
Rogers Movie Nation
2.0
10 1 5 / 10 The collision between humans and monsters is once again recycled for family entertainment in Smallfoot, with the pictures focus on neuroti ..
Blu Ray
4.5
If the screen is at times manically overcrowded and the songs too heavily pubescent power pop, the jokes fire on all burners, and the message of enlig ..
Chicago Reader
3.8
The films humor is wacky and good natured, avoiding the cheap laughs and, instead, developing the jokes from its characters and the premise of its wor ..
Mark Reviews Movies
3.0
Finding a hidden gem like the films of Wojciech Jerzy Has is an experience that most cinephiles rarely get to experience.
2.0
The kids will enjoy the critters and songs, but the humor evinced throughout Smallfoot is squarely aimed at parents and adults like me (no kids).
2.0
If your idea of a quality childrens cartoon involves James Corden providing the voice for a narcissistic TV personality who sings a cover version of Q ..
The Times
3.0
The story is reasonably engaging, the animation colorfully hyperactive, and there are several bubblegum pop songswhich, like the movie itself, are bla ..
News Review
3.5
The animation is gorgeous, the songs are decent (if forgettable, as I couldnt hum one now to save my life), the humor works and the characters are fun ..
Screen It
3.0
When yetis fall into the snow from a very great height, they land with a very satisfying thud and leave huge craters behind them.Smallfoot may not be ..
Independent
2.0
Heady stuff for a mainstream cartoon, but unfortunately Smallfoot cant bear the weight of its big ideas, saddled as it is with fairly mediocre animati ..
The Wrap
3.1
In its mockery of superstition and tradition, the whole routine is positively Pythonesque.
News Day
5.0
But not without misunderstandings.Lets say the suckling pig scene is especially funny, as it doesnt involve a pig.
Film Journal
3.1
While animation can be a good tool to help kids and adults explore such topics, Smallfoot still seems a bit too heavy handed for its own good.
Deseret News (Salt Lake Ci ..
3.5
Its trying very hard to do the same now in the world of 3D computer animation with one essential difference.
Smh
3.0
Well, one of the many great triumphs of Damien Chazelles wonderful movie, and Ryan Goslings perfectly judged lead performance, is that it actually mak ..
Daily Mail
3.0
Smallfoot is a more conventional prospect, but offers many gentle pleasures.
Flim List
2.0
Adults can still enjoy this in an ironic way. Smallfoot is so unbelievable at times that I couldnt help but feel baffled and perplexed by the creative ..
Film Inquiry
3.0
Susan Grangers review of Smallfoot (Sony/Warner Bros. Animation) Beneath the colorful animation and catchy pop songs, Karey Kirkpatrick and Jason Reis ..
Susang Ranger
1.3
Furthermore, it speaks to a movie that desperately needs to breath deep the fresh of air of creativity and originality, but instead settles for the sh ..
Observer
3.0
The downside is that there is a trade off between themes and characterization, although the charming cast and slapstick comedy is enough to mitigate t ..
Flickering Myth
3.5
Kids have a lot to learn from this curiosity engaging film and adults can simply enjoy the comedy that comes with it.
Book My Show
3.0
Smallfoot may not be politicized in quite the same way (making it objectively better as a result), but its lack of directness is what makes it dangero ..
The Film Stage
3.8
(Youll enjoy the journey: The storys various descents and return climbs are visually inspired slapstick highlights.)
Boston Globe
2.5
If anything, it often feels like nothing more than a complete waste of time.
Movie Freak
3.0
Toss in a few earworm y pop songs that will lodge themselves inside your brain for days, and youve got yourself one of the years best animated films.
Detroit News
2.5
Arguably the films biggest letdown is its CGI animation, with its uncanny details, unexciting designs and unwelcome color schemes weighing down the pi ..
Groucho Reviews
4.5
The film also works as a throwback to classic Warner Bros cartoons with a woke theme and the zaniness of films like Storks.
Firstpost
3.5
(CNN) Animated movies regularly deal with significant real world issues, but Smallfoot carries a big message that feels particularly timely: the quest ..
Cnn
3.8
That aside, it benefits from appealing characters and a good sense of humor.
Aisle Seat
3.0
Packed with enough charm and goodwill to entertain all children of all ages.
Hey U Guys
3.5
With laugh out loud moments and cracking songs, Smallfoot is great fun.
Raidió Teilifís Éireann
3.0
Despite these flaws, Smallfoot remains a gorgeously animated, light hearted family feature with a touching message at its core.
Star Burst Magazine
3.0
Despite feeling pretty inconsequential throughout much of its running time, Smallfoots hopeful finale is unexpectedly uplifting.
Nz Herald
3.0
Slapstick and silly gags abound, with a few movie geek nods to famous films here and there, in a bright, cheerful animation.
Flicks
3.7
Despite a voice cast full of marquee actors and some solid animation, the film is pleasantly dull.
Ar Kansas Online
3.0
Thats the message of Smallfoot, a modestly entertaining animation flick that will certainly thrill wee ones more than adults.
The Filmy Ap
3.0
This is a fun movie that is nevertheless less memorable than it should be.
Scmp
3.0
For those not looking to think too deeply and who simply want an enjoyable story, Smallfoot still delivers.
The Film Pie
3.8
We get some Looney Tunes inspired slapstick comedy (hey, its a Warner Bros. movie), and Zendayas Meechee duets with Channings Migo for a catchy tune a ..
Chicago Sun Times
3.0
Overall the movie was cute, but it was not an amazing piece of film making that weve come to expect from Pixar. It also wasnt a ton of silly jokes lik ..
Punch Drunk Critics
3.5
A toddler can watch and be tremendously entertained.The film is loaded with gags.
Movie Web
3.5
I appreciate the messages that the film sends, and all in all, audiences will enjoy the beautiful animation, slapstick comedy, and heartwarming moment ..
We Live Entertainment
4.4
Delightfully gleeful, the animated gem embraces the innocence of its audience and gives them exactly what they want.
Awards Circuit
1.0
Percys quest to strike viral gold, given the current meme state of the movie, makes Smallfoot unintentionally meta.Much like Percys in movie quest, th ..
Polygon
3.0
And Smallfoot mostly avoids the major contemporary animation pitfalls, going light on excessive pop culture jokes (its most notable movie quote is fro ..
Film Avclub
3.0
Its a perfectly fine thing: cute, imaginative in its design, technically effective, visually appealing.
Alternate Ending
3.1
At the very best, this offers a familiar, uninspired distraction.
Seattle Times
4.5
Lets say the suckling pig scene is especially funny, as it doesnt involve a pig.
Film Journal International ..
4.0
Charming characterizations and audacious, clever humor abound, but the heart is driving the adventure.
Fresh Fiction
3.5
At times, the film moves too slow, which can lend itself to boredom with younger viewers.The productions visuals are nice.
Black Girl Nerds
2.5
Did they want an animated vehicle to carry the chirpy soundtrack, even though it has little bearing on the story
National Post
3.0
It may be funny at times, but its mostly because of the abundant amount of visual gags.
Rendy Reviews
4.5
Its a bit splashy and in your face with its humor and performances, and theres something unexpectedly subversive about its messages.
Third Coast Review
3.0
Smallfoot showcases a talented vocal cast, some impressive animation and a likable blend of humour and energy, but all these parts never quite come to ..
Winnipeg Free Press
3.0
In between its colorful musical numbers, silly jokes, and action scenes, somehow manages to address some pretty big and complex issues like fake news, ..
Movie Mom
4.5
Seasoned by timely songs, Smallfoot bets on concord from social criticism.
El Pais (Spain)
4.0
A lucky, witty and hilarious film that finds its main merit in the point of view of its protagonists: The Yetis.
3.8
Smallfoot is not a The Lego Movie style surprise classic, but its better than most.The beginning is all forced charm and lazy songwriting.
Datebook Sfchronicle
2.5
But those expecting ample critter action will be sorely disappointed.
Film Frenzy
4.4
It is indeed a message movie but a message about kindness and curiosity triumphing over fear and ignorance is one worth re hearing.
Sf Examiner
3.8
For adults, the story offers plenty of thoughtful ideas about searching out the truth for yourself and not just believing what people tell you.
Johnhanlon Reviews
4.0
Smallfoot doesnt quite reach the heights of some of the finest animated fare out there, but its pretty darned good.
3.0
A big splashy movie stuffed with important ideas. Unfortunately propping those ideas up is only about an hours worth of story padded with songs and si ..
Richard Crouse
2.5
Im all for engaging with entertainment that causes me to rise to the challenge skepticism offers and consider afresh the reasons for the hope that is ..
World Wng
2.0
Next youll be telling him the sun will rise even if nobody bangs the gong!
Crooked Marquee
3.5
The story embraces and advocates curiosity and science based evidence.
Screen Zealots
3.0
Includes great humor, music and a great message. Will be liked and enjoyed by the whole family.
2.5
It lays out its story, delivers some jokes, has some songs, and then ends happily.
Flixist
3.5
Small Foot will also provoke controversy, especially from religious groups. Depending on ones viewpoint, Small Foot can make the argument either for o ..
FlickDirect
3.8
The animated musical tale Smallfoot sneaks up on a viewer, presenting at first as a simple fish out of water story but slowly revealing its true inten ..
Movie Cricket
3.0
Unfortunately no one wants to see the wonders of the animal kingdom doing boring stuff they want thrills and scares, and preferably an abominable snow ..
Caution Spoilers
3.0
Smallfoot is brightly animated, with a gently encouraging message about curiosity, but the films fun voice cast cant redeem its totally unnecessary so ..
Chesapeake Family
4.5
These are pretty complex ideas for kids. They would have started work on Smallfoot years ago but it is entirely relevant to todays world where you can ..
Monsters And Critics
2.5
But in spite of this, Smallfoot ends up as a messy mix of socio theological allegory and straightforward fluff with a narrative thats too often frozen ..
Film Monthly
3.0
Where the movie falls short is you never quite fall in love with its characters.
idobi.com
4.5
Most of the songs in it feel like standard Disney songs but song, it could have been taken out of Hamilton.
Double Toasted
4.0
It creates a similarly good world for its story, while getting strong laughs out of a comparatively dialled down sense of humour.
Movies 8 My Life Blog Spot ..
3.8
It might be a Smallfoot, but a movie that values critical thinking is a big step in the right direction. BAM
News Ok
5.0
Another animated feature I appreciated a lot was the 2013 Dreamworks animated film The Crudes.
Ncr Online
3.0
Its delightfully filled with family fun that will leave you feeling warm and fuzzy.
Flavourmag
3.0
While its not as smartly funny as weve come to expect from animated movies like The Lego Movie or Disney/Pixars output, there is a warmth and sweetnes ..
Movies 4 Kids
1.5
When weve all been spoiled prior with clever animation that mixes wit and whimsy with such ease, a product like Smallfoot cant help but feel a little ..
This is Film
2.0
The best parts of the movie come in scenes where the characters act unpredictably. Unfortunately, Smallfoot wants to play everything so safe that it j ..
Jamaica Gleaner
4.5
If something distinguishes the charms of this family film is that it does not feel that it repeats proven formulas. Both the animation and the sense o ..
El Nuevo DÃa (Puerto Rico ..
3.0
Smallfoot is a fine animated adventure for kids, but adults will quickly get bored with the film.
Shake Fire
3.0
Smallfoot believes in a communitys ability to choose its destiny, as opposed to be kept in the dark for its own good. Good on you, movie.
Planet S Magazine
2.0
...when set next to other animated movies of late, Smallfoot comes across feeling, well, small.
AXS.com
3.0
questions if what we believe is the truth, a powerful message in a society flooded with decontextualized information.
Star Telegram
3.0
While it never quite reaches the full potential of its premises clever ideas, the CG animated adventure Smallfoot has enough going for it to make a sa ..
Rochester City Newspaper
3.0
It truly feels like youre watching a snowy Yeti filled wonderland, and sometimes, thats just the escape you need.
Sassymamainla
1.9
Upbeat messages about respect and friendship are perfectly fine for animated movies aimed at kids, but plenty of movies have conveyed those messages w ..
In Lander
3.0
though theres not enough of the Wile E. Coyote style slapstick, its a lot of amiable fun for the kids
The Sunday People
4.5
Tearing Down Old Ideas Smallfoot doesnt hide the fact that religion is on its mind.
The Gospel Coalition
3.1
Smallfoot **1/2 Inspired sight gags and competent voice work keep this pleasant animated musical from leaning too much on its to thine own self be tru ..
Punch Drunk Movies
3.1
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Post Bulle
2.5
The latest case is the animated adventure Smallfoot, where that naivete is needed to make it a fun experience.
Bellingham Herald
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