Was the intention to make the most sappiest film ever? Well, you did it. And it's BAD. Not only that, but it makes The Emoji Movie look like an amazing idea. Don't get me wrong, it's also bad, but writing-wise, it's more competent in several ways than this. This film has very little in the way of themes, character development, structure, and storytelling. And I just sat there wondering why the film was even made and why I should even care. There's no point in anything in the plot. It's just visual noise, cute kids and pretty colors meant to babysit your toddlers and babies. Yet, the dark backgrounds, ugly designs, and suspenseful final act might turn them away. Again, what did this film even want?!?! What was Bluth on when making this?
Characters, just like the film, are pointless. Stanley is a creep. Gus would be high on my list of top annoying child characters ever. And I don't have anything special to say about anyone else, they're all pretty generic and lackluster.
Even the animation, which is usually beautiful in Don Bluth films, is very unpolished and unappealing here. Whether it's the puffy, freckled cheeks on all the characters or the monstrous creature designs. There's some funny expressions and Don Bluth's signature touch here in certain places, but a lot of it is still bad. The typical dark Bluth backgrounds don't even gel well with the very light-hearted story and cutesy characters.
The only points I'd give for it are the voice acting (Stanley's sounded off, tho), some of the animation, the music (when taken out of context), and a few scenes I laughed at.
Characters, just like the film, are pointless. Stanley is a creep. Gus would be high on my list of top annoying child characters ever. And I don't have anything special to say about anyone else, they're all pretty generic and lackluster.
Even the animation, which is usually beautiful in Don Bluth films, is very unpolished and unappealing here. Whether it's the puffy, freckled cheeks on all the characters or the monstrous creature designs. There's some funny expressions and Don Bluth's signature touch here in certain places, but a lot of it is still bad. The typical dark Bluth backgrounds don't even gel well with the very light-hearted story and cutesy characters.
The only points I'd give for it are the voice acting (Stanley's sounded off, tho), some of the animation, the music (when taken out of context), and a few scenes I laughed at.