I never grew up with The Rocky and Bullwinkle show, so I went into this film knowing absolutely nothing about the set-up or plot in the original cartoon. As a whole this movie works reasonably well for a younger audience, it's huge fun and is pretty entertaining. I just don't think this is one of Dreamwork's best and I wish it could have been more creative and clever with the time-travel aspect.
The motion sequences are well done (especially when the characters are surfing the sewers of Paris or flying on Da Vinci's flying machine), and the majority of the characters are hugely likable (especially Mr Peabody and Sherman themselves), but the plot is a little bit all over the place, occasionally has some weak script writing and most jokes fall flat.
It's safe to say that all the best parts are in the trailer and I really hope that Dreamworks does better next time, but overall this isn't a bad movie for kids and could even appeal to the Horrible Histories crowd (no matter what age they are).
The motion sequences are well done (especially when the characters are surfing the sewers of Paris or flying on Da Vinci's flying machine), and the majority of the characters are hugely likable (especially Mr Peabody and Sherman themselves), but the plot is a little bit all over the place, occasionally has some weak script writing and most jokes fall flat.
It's safe to say that all the best parts are in the trailer and I really hope that Dreamworks does better next time, but overall this isn't a bad movie for kids and could even appeal to the Horrible Histories crowd (no matter what age they are).