‘The Great North’ Reviews: Fox’s Alaska-Set Sitcom Warms Critics’ Hearts
The sitcom shares writers — and an animation studio — with “Bob’s Burgers.”
Reviews
‘Alchemical Furnace’ Review: Intimate Doc Is Not Just For Jan Švankmajer Fans
The behind-the-scenes documentary benefits from considerable access to the great Czech filmmaker’s life.
‘The Croods: A New Age’ Review: Class Conflict Meets Crazed Comedy In New Caveman Caper
By the midway point, “A New Age” is shaping up as an enjoyable social satire. But the current logic of Hollywood animation writing dictates that this is not enough.
‘Animaniacs’ Reboot Review Roundup: Critics More Impressed With The Visuals Than The Humor
Reviewers like certain elements of the show, but many say it’s not firing on all cylinders.
‘Lupin III: The First’ Review: The Gentleman Thief Gains A Dimension Without Losing His Charm
Japan’s beloved crime-caper franchise is rebooted in 3d cgi with skill and smarts.
‘Soul’ Review: Pixar’s Meditation On Life, Death, And Jazz Is Its Most Ambitious Film In Years
The film is the first to be directed by Pete Docter, the studio’s new chief creative officer, since 2015’s “Inside Out.”
‘Over The Moon’ Review: Glen Keane’s Celestial Journey Is A Scenic But Bumpy Ride
The legendary animator’s feature directorial debut is produced by Netflix and Shanghai’s Pearl Studio.
‘Wolfwalkers’ Review: Cartoon Saloon Hits New Artistic Heights In Return To Irish Folklore
The Irish studio’s new film pits city against nature, sometimes beautifully, sometimes crudely.
‘Happy Happy Joy Joy’ Review: A Confused Portrait Of ‘Ren & Stimpy’ And Its Disgraced Creator
“Ren & Stimpy” is being rebooted. Meanwhile, its creator John Kricfalusi faces accusations of sexual abuse. Where does the show stand today?
‘The Fandom’ Review: Documentary Takes Viewers Into The Misunderstood World Of Furry Fandom
“The Fandom” premieres this evening on Youtube.
Review: ‘The Swallows of Kabul,’ ‘Bombay Rose,’ ‘Marona’s Fantastic Tale’
How three female-directed features use animation to explore complex social themes.
Review Round-up: Animation And VFX Can’t Save Disney’s ‘Nutcracker And The Four Realms’
The animators and vfx artists delivered great work as usual, but the rest of Disney’s “The Nutcracker and the Four Realms” doesn’t live up, according to the film’s reviews.
Little Nemo: A 110-Year-Old Character Sparks Renewed Interest
Little Nemo is roused by a new generation of artists in two new books.
‘Home’ Review Roundup
What the critics are saying about the cutesy alien invasion offering from DreamWorks.
FILM REVIEW: ‘Rocks in My Pockets’: A Deeply Personal Film About Depression
Can an animated feature about depression be entertaining too?
