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04/27/12 |
Outstanding |
 "...deliriously silly... The pleasures we expect from an Aardman film are all here, including humor that manages to be both wild and understated." |
| 2. |
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04/20/12 |
Very Good |
 "...combines astonishingly vivid and intimate footage of animal life with narration that sometimes crosses the line between accessible and intrusive." |
| 3. |
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02/17/12 |
Very Good |
 "...beguiling... Each image is filled with captivating detail with items from one world re-contextualized in another.... Less universally appealing is the script.... the dialogue is stiff and the jokes are clunky..." |
| 4. |
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02/03/12 |
Very Good |
 "Standouts include: John Krasinski... Kathy Baker... Dermot Mulroney... and John Pingayeck, in his first movie role..." |
| 5. |
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12/16/11 |
Moderate |
 "...a little brighter and sweeter than its predecessors.... For adults, the best it has to offer are nostalgia and a running time under 90 minutes." |
| 6. |
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11/23/11 |
Very Good |
 "...a holiday charmer that shows us how imperfect families can still feel just right." |
| 7. |
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07/29/11 |
Weak |
 "...combines an enchanted world of magical, animated characters with live-action New York City and manages to get the worst of both worlds.... It's raw and mean-spirited..." |
| 8. |
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05/13/11 |
Moderate |
 "...does have some striking images with strong color blocks. They would be impressive illustrations in a children's book. But animation is about movement..." |
| 9. |
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04/29/11 |
Moderate |
 "Less engrossing than a Clearasil commercial and more synthetic than a Rebecca Black video... feels more like a series of Disney Channel sketches than stories." |
| 10. |
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04/29/11 |
Very Good |
 "Pixar has yet to produce a single film with a female hero, while 'Hoodwinked Too! Hood vs. Evil' has two: both brave, strong, compassionate, loyal, smart and independent." |
| 11. |
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04/15/11 |
Very Good |
 "We've seen this tale many times... But this version is buoyed by local color -- a vibrantly sun-drenched palette... a sensationally festive Carnival parade..." |
| 12. |
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04/08/11 |
Very Good |
 "...everything a family movie should be: touching, funny and inspiring." |
| 13. |
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04/01/11 |
Moderate |
 "Despite some surface appeal, it is as hollow in the center as a chocolate rabbit." |
| 14. |
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03/18/11 |
Good (Not Great) |
 "...unlikely to thrill those who are not already fans. For the throngs who love Irish step-dancing, however, seeing it up close and in 3-D is an excellent way to experience it." |
| 15. |
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03/11/11 |
Moderate |
 "The script is weak and predictable... decidedly second-tier Disney with third-tier visuals... a drab color palette makes the experience of watching dull..." |
| 16. |
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02/11/11 |
Very Good |
 "If you are in the mood for an offbeat take on a classic love story to the sound of 'Rocket Man,' you will find this one is just as you like it." |
| 17. |
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12/17/10 |
Moderate |
 "...the cartoon bear makes an uneven transition from the very simplified storyline and animation of a seven-minute hand-drawn cartoon to a live-action feature film." |
| 18. |
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09/17/10 |
Moderate |
 "...like a Saturday morning cartoon show." |
| 19. |
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08/21/09 |
Very Good |
 "...not as imaginative or heartwarming as 'Spy Kids,' but it is refreshingly unglamorous, and it has a warmth and sense of fun..." |
