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Ferdinand's colorful update on a classic tale doesn't go anywhere unexpected, but its timeless themes -- and John Cena's engaging voice work in the title role -- make for family-friendly fun.
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With a lovely voice performance from Cena, the spirit of Ferdinand does shine through. But the rest of the story filler is mostly forgettable. December 15, 2017 | Full Review…
With a lovely voice performance from Cena, the spirit of Ferdinand does shine through. But the rest of the story filler is mostly forgettable.
Katie Walsh
Ferdinand is not going to be the next Frozen or Lion King or even the fourth or fifth Ice Age movie, but there's a reason the story is still being told some 81 years after it was first published. December 15, 2017 | Rating: 2.5/4 | Full Review…
Ferdinand is not going to be the next Frozen or Lion King or even the fourth or fifth Ice Age movie, but there's a reason the story is still being told some 81 years after it was first published.
Fraser Abe
... a movie of both substance and silliness. Olés all round. December 14, 2017 | Rating: 4/5 | Full Review…
... a movie of both substance and silliness. Olés all round.
Ed Potton
The lurching rhythms of Ferdinand make a clean story feel ungainly and episodic ... December 14, 2017 | Full Review…
The lurching rhythms of Ferdinand make a clean story feel ungainly and episodic ...
Scott Tobias
A mostly pleasant surprise in a year that has produced a lack of stellar animated outings. December 14, 2017 | Rating: 3/4 | Full Review…
A mostly pleasant surprise in a year that has produced a lack of stellar animated outings.
Susan Wloszczyna
The movie is bright and peppy enough to hold young viewers' attention, though a faithful 1938 Walt Disney short showed more inventiveness in eight minutes. December 14, 2017 | Full Review…
The movie is bright and peppy enough to hold young viewers' attention, though a faithful 1938 Walt Disney short showed more inventiveness in eight minutes.
Ben Kenigsberg
It seems that 'Ferdinand' wanted to compensate for the lack of strength of the central story with characters with a tendency to excess. [Full Review in Spanish] August 2, 2019 | Full Review…
It seems that 'Ferdinand' wanted to compensate for the lack of strength of the central story with characters with a tendency to excess. [Full Review in Spanish]
Mikel Zorrilla
Feels like a loosely collected series of cliches, celebrating those who don't fit the mold of whats around them but without bringing anything new to a tried and true theme. June 4, 2019 | Rating: 1.5/4 | Full Review…
Feels like a loosely collected series of cliches, celebrating those who don't fit the mold of whats around them but without bringing anything new to a tried and true theme.
Matthew Lucas
Loud and raucous while staying gentle and sweet, the film has its heart in the right place and is one of the better releases from animation house Blue Sky. March 21, 2019 | Rating: 3.5/5 | Full Review…
Loud and raucous while staying gentle and sweet, the film has its heart in the right place and is one of the better releases from animation house Blue Sky.
Francis X. Friel
The humor, especially the calming goat, was mostly good and overall it is enjoyable. The main problem is it feeling very played out and generic. March 2, 2019 | Rating: B- | Full Review…
The humor, especially the calming goat, was mostly good and overall it is enjoyable. The main problem is it feeling very played out and generic.
Rachel Wagner
Ferdinand isn't the most sophisticated animated movie out there, but it doesn't really matter. It is loyal to its source material in the best way, filling out the narrative while still staying true to the spirit of the story. February 8, 2019 | Rating: 4.5/5 | Full Review…
Ferdinand isn't the most sophisticated animated movie out there, but it doesn't really matter. It is loyal to its source material in the best way, filling out the narrative while still staying true to the spirit of the story.
Allen Adams
On the surface, Ferdinand is a pleasant and easy film to watch, with colorful characters and plenty of laughs to entertain young and old. It holds tightly to the positive messages it is trying to send... December 21, 2018 | Full Review…
On the surface, Ferdinand is a pleasant and easy film to watch, with colorful characters and plenty of laughs to entertain young and old. It holds tightly to the positive messages it is trying to send...
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