| Critics Reviews |
Average Grade: |
B+ |
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| Source |
Brief Review |
Grade* |
Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Stephen Whitty |
"Unfortunately, the movie never moves much beyond the cartoon." more... |
C+ |
Chicago Sun-Times
Roger Ebert |
"...a jolly surprise..." more... |
B |
Chicago Tribune
Loren King |
"...family-friendly enough, with an admirable message about nature and the environment..." more... |
B+ |
Cincinnati Enquirer
Margaret A. McGurk |
"The story is winning, the action is thrilling, and the soundtrack is delicious." more... |
A- |
| E! Online |
"Lions, tigers and baboons, oh, why can't there be more family fare like this?" more... |
B+ |
filmcritic.com
Athan Bezaitis |
", the film is a hilarious adventure and I shamelessly enjoyed it." more... |
B+ |
Hollywood Reporter
Marilyn Moss |
"A magical blend of wit...and a big-hearted view of the world..." more... |
A- |
Los Angeles Times
Kevin Thomas |
"...makes a witty and delightful Christmas present for the entire family." more... |
A- |
New York Post
Lou Lumenick |
"...smart, funny and good-looking animation guaranteed to delight audiences of all ages." more... |
B |
San Francisco Chronicle
C.W. Nevius |
"...a perfect antidote to the inevitable Christmas vacation cabin fever." more... |
B |
Seattle Post-Intelligencer
Paul West |
"...refreshingly calm and good-spirited." more... |
B- |
USA Today
Claudia Puig |
"...will no doubt brighten the day of parents looking for family activities during the holidays." more... |
B |
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