“An utterly delightful family movie, packed full of comedy & heart”
“A witty & self-aware script, a unique visual style, and a talented voice cast make this an unexpected comedic treat”
“Little more than an exercise in ticking off all of the videogame elements that make an appearance”
“A hugely enjoyable sci-fi fantasy that is both a traditional fairytale of good-versus-evil, and an inventive subversion of those tropes”
“A film that promised little, but delivered more than I could have possibly hoped for – from surreal humour to existential poignancy”
“Absolutely must-see family entertainment – after over a decade away, this return to the Shrek-universe is a joy”
“A surprisingly dark fairy tale that explores grief, fascism, free will, individuality & parental love”
“There’s a lot of fun to be had with this subversive take on the clash between fairy tales & reality”
“Younger viewers should love the action, but the comedic elements make this a far more watchable kids’ film than I was expecting”
“Although the plot & villains aren’t particularly memorable, the film is consistently funny for its entire short-but-sweet runtime”
“A very enjoyable, and genuinely funny, family-friendly sci-fi adventure”
“This could be too meta for kids & too childish for adults, there’s still probably enough to keep audiences of all ages mildly amused”
“The second half is saved by the comedy of the human cast, but adults who aren’t looking to entertain younger viewers may want to skip this one”
“An unexpectedly fun crime caper that the whole family can enjoy, carried by Emma Stone’s fourth-wall-breaking performance”
“It may not be the film that anyone was expecting, but it’s arguably all the better for it – a bold swing for the fences that has paid off”
“I laughed all the way through this surprisingly entertaining sequel – what more can you ask for?”
“A charming coming-of-age story that lets you to spend time with likeable characters & follow their emotional journey”
“Packed full of so many gags – I had a smile on my face constantly from beginning ‘til end”
“Enjoy this film for what it is – an extended version of a traditional Tom & Jerry cartoon”
“An action packed, family friendly, epic fantasy adventure”
“Some interesting ideas don’t make up for the fact that this lacks the emotional impact of Pixar’s better films”
“An amusing (if unsurprising) festive family comedy, carried by the cast’s comedy & chemistry”
“Despite the film being fairly lightweight & insubstantial, Kurt Russell is still the Santa to beat for on-screen coolness”
