While it feels like it was made for children and the plot is rather straightforward.. this movie has style in spades. Choreography, Camerawork and Visuals are simply the best part! With action scenes that are worth repeat-watching, and a touch of hand-painted flare here and there to bump it up a notch. I was impressed with how creative it gets.
While lagging a tad behind, the execution and development of the story is what makes it worth watching. It's energetic, has good pacing, sound mixing/editing, and a decent message. Though, in the hands of a different studio, and with lesser action.. I can see the movie not working.
The dialogue in particular, and some characters feel lacking and undercooked.. Doesn't help that I, personally, didn't quite feel the Talent behind voices. Aside from Richard Ayoade, Marc and Zazie.. what you hear didn't really match the movie, and it felts a little awkward. As if you can constantly notice the layer on top, like you would a dub. It's not bad, it's just not good. Maybe I'll check the Spanish version later. Anyway, Awkwafina in particular! Who continues to get roles where her "talent" is wasted and someone else (if given the chance, considering the "small" role, ha) would do a MUCH better job.
But very importantly.. the start and ending are great. They pay off what they presented, and in a good way.
Watch for the kids, watch for the action.. and enjoy.
PS: I can already see the sequel, with a certain Foxy character.
While lagging a tad behind, the execution and development of the story is what makes it worth watching. It's energetic, has good pacing, sound mixing/editing, and a decent message. Though, in the hands of a different studio, and with lesser action.. I can see the movie not working.
The dialogue in particular, and some characters feel lacking and undercooked.. Doesn't help that I, personally, didn't quite feel the Talent behind voices. Aside from Richard Ayoade, Marc and Zazie.. what you hear didn't really match the movie, and it felts a little awkward. As if you can constantly notice the layer on top, like you would a dub. It's not bad, it's just not good. Maybe I'll check the Spanish version later. Anyway, Awkwafina in particular! Who continues to get roles where her "talent" is wasted and someone else (if given the chance, considering the "small" role, ha) would do a MUCH better job.
But very importantly.. the start and ending are great. They pay off what they presented, and in a good way.
Watch for the kids, watch for the action.. and enjoy.
PS: I can already see the sequel, with a certain Foxy character.