Leo Review | Adam Sandler’s BEST Animated Movie

Adam Sandler is back in animation with his next Netflix movie, Leo. In this review, not only will I be looking into this musical lizard, but also discover how Leo is so far the best animated movie featuring Adam Sandler yet…even if the Netflix film itself is not all that great.
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Leo Review | Adam Sandler’s BEST Animated Movie
#Leo #Netflix #AniMat

[@DanGamingFan2406]

I gotta say, this is really good. Adam Sandler as an old tuatara passing down wisdom to the kids and learning some things himself is actually pretty wholesome and endearing. Sure it has that whole liar reveal plot and the ending is a liitle clustered, but all in all it's a fun time. The banter between Leo and Squirtle is golden and there were plenty of good jokes too.

[@karatebat5156]

The turtle's name is Squirtle?!

[@TaurusToyVideos]

@@karatebat5156yes

[@cintronproductions9430]

​@@karatebat5156Yup. Makes sense cuz the pets were obviously named by the kids and you know, they're kids. XD

[@rodanthefiredemon3016]

He's a tuatara? I thought Leo was an Iguana

[@carter9970]

I agree with the banter between Leo and Squirtle being hilarious! I also found Leo’s goal/personality to be endearing (his songs do remind me a lot of Mr Rogers Neighborhood). But I didn’t like how they had Leo realize he has more time to live at the end and would have preferred if they had him about to die.

[@brandonmclendon5368]

Who would’ve thought that an animated Adam Sandler movie would be more positively received than the 100th anniversary Disney film.

[@robbieking4070]

Adam: I would like to give a shout-out to Disney, who will now and forever be known as the studio who lost to f**king Adam Sandler! 😂

[@thepancakereviewer]

​@@robbieking4070they're honestly pretty equally mid.

[@lastmonarchistproduction_253]

@@robbieking4070 *wheezing*

[@fernandolemon9204]

Well, AniMat *did* rate Wish higher than this so... meh????

[@heatherjohnson6836]

Why?

[@00square1]

This is easily not only Adam Sandlers best animated movie, it’s also one best comedies in recent years. The story was weak but in execution, the morals and humor was good and the heart is in the right place. the animation was nice if not perfect. And the characters are interesting in their own way. He should really do more animated movies. 8/10

[@TheMArtagnan]

Did we watch the same movie, easily worst animated movie of the year

[@vulturemaxskits]

@@TheMArtagnanbro Leo is literally one of the most popular Netflix movies right now so I guess you either are picky about what you watch or you’re not a fan of cartoon stuff.

[@charliesawesomeworldofadve8024]

This for me was one of my biggest surprises this year Story 9/10 Animation 6/10 Characters 9/10 Songs 8/10 Overall 8/10 This is a film that many people can relate to and I’m one of them

[@AngusFoley]

That us a better rating

[@_NIKOS9_NIKOS]

I like how Leo not only gives the kids life advice but the kids also teach him stuff as well. Like how crying is not something to be ashamed of but it can also be healthy. It gives a far better message than just "your elders always know best"

[@jool5941]

That boo hoo song was hilarious

[@rocketman437]

3:34 Tbh, this movie does the little white lie trope actually good and manages to the point where Leo isn't lying to grow his ego, instead he only lies so he could help the kids into overcoming their problems.

[@forest1605]

Nice

[@dredgewalker]

Yep, I have children and you sometimes need to use white lies in order to steer them in a good direction

[@darthstarkiller1912]

Really enjoyed it when I saw it last week. Leo's the most lovable lizard since Pascal in "Tangled".

[@slashermaster28]

If there is one word I never thought I'd use to describe a Happy Madison production, it's charming. This movie may not be revolutionary, but it oozes charm.

[@zackrules4797]

Definitely a way better musical Adam Sandler film then Eight Crazy Nights.

[@Nintendofan781]

I actually disagree the movie is hilarious

[@yakunohayashi9653]

I cant believe Adam Sandler made a movie much better than a Disney movie

[@MrGabeanator]

wow unbelievable

[@charliesawesomeworldofadve8024]

Eh I still prefer wish

[@disneyngooglesuckatvideogames]

Lol

[@MrGabeanator]

ha@@charliesawesomeworldofadve8024

[@orangeslash1667]

@@MrGabeanator Wish was a bad idea from the start, making an ambitious story on the Disney anniversary means that the film can't get delayed to fix story issues. Leo tells a more simple story and it doesn't need to do more than that.

[@garmadonthesensei59]

Absolute gem of a movie, I’m so glad people are talking about it!

[@georgerobertson7010]

This movie is ten times better than eight crazy nights!!

[@BigLightning4360]

If “Leo” is the good animated Adam Sandler movie, do you think that “Eight Crazy Nights” is the opposite?

[@orangeslash1667]

yes

[@AshParth560]

Yeah, youre right on the money with that.

[@sussybaka119]

Bum biddy biddy bum bum

[@alienboy1322]

Fun fact: Adam Sandler started out of the 2010 decade with the worst film ever, Jack and Jill. And ended the decade with the best film ever, Uncut Gems. That's character growth.

[@crummylion]

It's almost as if he's a better actor than writer. Don't wanna say bad comedian, because his acceptance speech for Uncut Gems was GOAT. "From now on, you guys will be known as the guys who lost to Adam Sandler!"

[@New3DSLuigi364]

Honestly. . . probably the MOST Wholesome, Family-Friendly & Heartwarming Movie ever to have Adam Sandler's Name attached to it

[@angelbagel3786]

I just watched it this morning and I gotta say, I’m genuinely impressed to have enjoyed this film. It had Adam Sandler jokes here and there but it had great characters and a heartfelt story. I really enjoyed and laughed a lot.

[@georgeharvey4226]

7:54 SQUIRTLE?! They stole a Pokemon's name?!

[@summerjonz]

I'm surprised Happy Madison never got their pants sued off by Nintendo.

[@parkercowan8648]

I’m sure this will win the Oscar for best animated film of 2023

[@robbieking4070]

When even good old Adam’s turning out genuinely better family movies than Disney these days, you know they’re in big trouble. Adam: I would like to give a shout-out to Disney, who will now and forever be known as the studio who lost to f**king Adam Sandler! 😂

[@MariusWales]

This is the reality we live in now.

[@greshaminc156]

I might as well check it out soon when I have a chance to see it. This film does have a wholesome message, and I’m glad the Sandler movies are getting better this decade

[@joshuaW5621]

I didn’t expect Adam Santler to be in a slow and calm movie like this. Looks like Santler is making his great comeback.

[@josefvalenta4341]

I still can't get over the fact an Adam Sandler movie beat out a movie celebrating Disney's 100 year anniversary

[@danielgudinojuarez6729]

To make it clear, I don't hate Adam Sandler. Heard that he's actually a great person in real life and you can tell he wants everyone to have a moment to shine. Not just himself or his close peers, but also his family members, veterans, and up in coming actors to have their contribution be prominent in one of his recent movies. That plan alone is actually really sweet, then again Leo is still decent at best but a forgettable experience at worst so I'm not missing much here.

[@zainmudassir2964]

I also appreciate it has diversity in a way characters like Kabir and Coach Kimura are just part of the cast. No annoying 'first -' marketing gimmick Disney is notorious for

[@pauljerome01]

Also the substitute teacher teacher too

[@emilianoruizaspe2834]

Your "Under the Boardwalk" review video was deleted for some *strange* reason

[@m.hreels9822]

This was such a great and heartfelt movie ❤ I love Adam Sandler in his children's movies more than his adult movies.

[@BELTSMAH]

Is the movie *Leo* better than *Hotel Transylvania 4: Transformania?* 🦎🎬

[@Zarugoza5969]

Ngl, I love Leo. Sure, it's not the top of the cream in terms of films, but I really like how humble this film is. It's just nice and cozy, and it really takes me back to some of my (good) elementary school days

[@WillieManga]

Hooooolyyyyyy crap! I can't believe Sandler made something more interesting than a 2023 Disney film! I have a bit of a soft spot for Bedtime Stories, and Eight Crazy Nights was... eh. But it caught me off guard that an Adam Sandler animated movie - especially one that partially used the name of a weird Netflix lion movie - was this fun!

[@yakunohayashi9653]

Sandler made bad choices on his movies, but I think he is very talented. Even when some of his movies (not to the level of Jack & Jill) arent the best, you can tell they wanted to make you have a nice time

[@abigaildangelo6280]

At least to say that Adam Sandler did the best performance amongst all the Hotel Transylvania movie and I hope you review the next Netflix movie by Chicken Run Dawn Of The Nuggets

[@Toontastic_Juju]

Sandler has come a long way after making a bad animated Happy Madison movie. Might give this a watch in the future!

[@lp-xl9ld]

Never thought I'd hear "Adam Sandler" and "decent animated film" in the same sentence...never mind the same review

[@PEDROgalan-dj9iu]

10/10 best movie of this year

[@spongebobsquarepantsfan2006]

(6/10) The Story (7/10) The Animation (8/10) The Characters (4/10) The Songs I give Leo (7.5/10) All i can say is it's a better Adam Sandler Movie

[@entertainmentpowerfuchs5744]

Too be Fair the other animated Adam Sandler Movies are Hotel Transelvania 1-3 and 8 Crazy Nights. The Bar was not realy high!

[@rjmckenzie4706]

I saw this movie last week and at first i thought i was gonna hate it but i enjoyed it. This is a cute movie , with a good message of running to people who about you in need. Leo reminds of my grandad, someone who is wise and loves kids. The songs were good and the animation as well. I recommend this movie to families, this could be a back to school classic i argue.

[@williamfrancisco8358]

How come, nobody ever points out the fact that the voice Adam Sandler uses to voice Leo is the exact same voice he uses to play Donald the monkey in zookeeper with Kevin James

[@DikaM209]

8:16 They remind me to a zombie tsunami fr

[@03mbc]

6 out of 10 huh for me it's a 8/10 not amazing but enjoyable 🦎🐢🦔🦨🐊🐍🦜🦚🦩🦡🐅🐫 Also kinda of odd for Adam Sandler to use his Monkey voice from Zookeeper as Leo voice Hmm maybe Sandler was to busy to work on this flim and not be part of Hotel Transylvania 4 4:11 That racist

[@ikarizadeh5032]

It’s not just the best, it is one of the raretest animated-musical film ever.

[@tristanmichels5721]

Personally really disliked the film myself… …but I do get why others were charmed by it and I felt that it really had a good premise. Regardless, glad that the Sandler Renaissance is on! Still need to get around to Uncut Gems one day….

[@mamodokod]

I love how one of this guys main complaints is that they dont go to many places...thats not the point of the story, leo goes from each kids house and helps them with their problems then goes back to school. It shouldnt be some convoluted IM STRANDED AND NOW MUST GET BACK TO SCHOOL toy story like movie...

[@Average_Bacon_Enjoyer]

I really like how Leo lies in the way he does. He did help out those kids significantly, and I like how they play out when the students discover that Leo “lied” because Leo wasn’t exactly lying that much to begin with and I like how the students come to realize how Leo was trying to do what was right and forgive Leo

[@Superpunk2001]

I thought he was gonna play the sonic music at the end

[@damonlam9145]

Adam Sandler is just like DreamWorks, he is way more talented than he gives credit for, but he also likes to make a lot of crap too.

[@andrickolivares7722]

Diary of a wimpy kid cabin feaver review tomorrow 8 of december 2023 Chucken run 2 dawn of the nugget review 19 of december 2023 Migration illumination 22 of december 2023 Pleace ❤

[@PaoloJeromeFernandez100899]

Well, Leo didn’t get the AniMat Seal of Approval this time.

[@superstitch5618]

I wonder when someone will request AniMat to review Eight Crazy Nights?

[@cradica]

It'd probably be a 2/10 if not for the good animation!

[@theomnidegenerate5236]

I actually liked most of the hotel Transylvania movies obviously some are better than others, but I don’t think any of them are terrible

[@cutehulhu3864]

im stoned and all i can think is, "why does this narrator sound like pleakley from lilo and stitch"

[@chrisbrasel8060]

A surprise from both Netflix and Adam Sandler Leo is a movie that's pretty good for a simple film about a old lizard and has a good message to take away. Sandler gave us a movie that's decent and a step up from the later HT movies and a huge one from 8 crazy nights a terrible movie that is one of the worst holiday movies I've seen.

[@summerjonz]

I still think The House Bunny is a real hidden gem, and appreciate that Sandler is willing to work with women.

[@terrysyvertson9205]

hopefully Nintendo, the pokemon company or game freak doesn't sue adam sandler for having a character named squirtle in the movie

[@danielsvetlichny5721]

8:20 - About those kindergarteners, I do not like how they are depicted and especially how they looked. They were rather off-puting or even insulting to ACTUAL kindergarteners and people that were used to be them. I can even say the same thing about the "humorous", for a lack of a better word, expressions for the characters and the gross out humour isn't really my cup of tea. Other than that, the film is... fine. Just fine. The only thing that I can remember from this film is only its GEICO advert.

[@kboy1158]

The movie was good, funny, and heartwarming. but my only question is, why did the kindergartens look like pac-man as a realistic human?

[@thischannelfun]

They just typical kindergarteners

[@kboy1158]

@@thischannelfun but the animators couldn't just drew them as normal looking humans like the kids in the movie?

[@teenageapple3788]

The songs can mostly be described as nothing. But they don’t ruin the film

[@hunterolaughlin]

Awww, Adam Sandler's signature potty humor; annoying, but still something that's expected when it comes to his films like Michael Bay's explosions. Although, I'll give props for Leo for being a step up from Eight Crazy Nights and the third Hotel Transylvania film.

[@danielgudinojuarez6729]

You got that right, although the gross out humor was really unneeded

[@dragonballrobloxmaker7215]

Never thought I'd be living in the timeline where Adam Sandler would outrank Disney

[@mistafay]

Meanwhile, Eight Crazy Nights exists. Story: 10/10 Animation: 10/10 Characters: 10/10 Songs: 10/10 Total: 40/10

[@motomoto917]

Leo's voice reminded me a lot of Huey Dubois voice.

[@empersian1234]

The kindergarteners looking like chaotic little Chihuahuas 🤣🤣🤣😭

[@IHeartEnchantedAndOverTheHedge]

If i had a nickel for every time some sheep on the internet compared this movie to Wish, despite them having almost nothing in common, I'd be filthy rich. For the love of God, I get it! Can i go home now?

[@gmarquez2073]

What do the two even have in common outside of being animated musicals released in November?

[@TheDerpyBoi]

Adam Sandler’s first ever GOOD ANIMATED FILM! Hotel Transylvania doesn’t count

[@cradica]

Well, he only started in 4 animated movies before this (the first 3 HT movies and 8 Crazy Nights)

[@jordansantos7226]

I’ve really been wanting to watch this one. It looks so cute

[@mr.j3rs3y]

So I guess it almost goes for a Mr. Roger’s neighborhood feel with the songs? 17:02

[@travisdelafuente1150]

As much as I don't like Adam Sandler at least this movie is a breath of fresh air for me and worth watching on Netflix.

[@playgroundchooser]

I feel bad for Leo: Because in 2023 I saw for the first time Puss In Boots the Last Wish, The Bad Guys, and Spider-man: Across the Spider-Verse. A few of the greatest animated movies maybe ever in one calendar year for me!! A very good movie like Leo will still get lost in the shuffle, just because there is so much great stuff out there right now.

[@Nasser851000]

The Under the Boardwalk review got blocked :(

[@WhatAG23]

Did they really name his side kick Squirtle? Lawsuits incoming!

[@jaygooese4242]

You're not gonna review Luis & the Aliens animated movie aren't you?

[@MarcoLopez-mz1xc]

The animation is definitely a highlight of the film for me I didn't think it was lacking at all especially as a Netflix film it's definitely much better quality than some of there other content. They could learn from leo!

[@Nasser851000]

Adam Sandler is a hit and miss for most people XD

[@lisaayres-zp5jj]

your description of the plot of this movie was so oversimplified, a plot description is more than outlining some features it has, that'd be like claiming all of jazz is just ii-V-I a description of a plot shouldn't simplify it into tropes removing everything else

[@fantaorange1356]

I like the implication that you’ll grown out of the Kindergarten Kids Design, now that’s design is funny

[@Avatar.and.PokemonFan2002]

Me: What about the actual movie before it. How did you rate it

[@Nasser851000]

If only the same could be said for the Hotel Transylvania movies and Eight Crazy Nights XD

[@cradica]

I liked Hotel Tren.

[@maxmantell5009]

Excited for you to review chicken run 2 and migration

[@aidanhever3369]

The kindergartners look very different from everyone else. Hell, it's like they want them to be this version of the Minions from the Despicable Me movies.

[@danielgudinojuarez6729]

Pretty much, which is weird where the other students are more down to earth than being presented as boss baby characters

[@StoneCanyonCreatives]

Honestly, I really liked this movie because as someone is hoping to be a parent in the near future it helped me realize what kind of parent I wanted to be, and not the parent I don’t want to be. And I gotta say Bill Burr was hilarious and the kindergarteners made my gut burst with laughter everytime I saw them.

[@cameronboushehri9423]

BETTER than Nimona

[@KyleRDent]

I will say one thing for Adam Sandler as a celebrity voice actor - at least he tries to put on different voices. Imagine some generic 35yo hot guy voice coming out of that reptile.

[@Monkey1990100]

just got done watching this and i have got to say this gets a seven out of ten for me. (9) for the animation. (6) for the characters, (7) for the songs and (6) for the simple story they were going for.

[@Oscar95451]

AniMat, in response to Wish. I had a deplorable behavior meltdown on KZbin and on Twitter and lashed out at everyone

[@ericluko6793]

This one along with the other Hotel Transylvania movies really shows that Adam Sandler really has a knack for animated movies. Not to mention the other stuff that Bill Burr has done is pretty hilarious. He’s a pretty talented, comedian and actor.

[@DavidB.HepburnBackup]

Please review “Glisten and the Merry Mission” next!

[@tucanocaimano]

you forgot ice age 3: dawn of the dinosaurs

[@RockerMicke1]

Does eight crazy nights counts as his first animated musical being that it has songs too?

[@bobalinx8762]

Is it me or does Leo sound like Jerma?

[@BELTSMAH]

Any thoughts about the movie *Leo?* 🦎

[@M.W.K6996]

To be honest...I didn't care for this movie. The music wasn't catchy, the plot was predictable, the story wasn't at all new, and the characters weren't anything special. Plus, and I'm sorry to say this...but I'm not a fan of Adam Sandler's voices - I know they're meant to be funny, but I just find them to be annoying. Though I will admit that the animation was pretty good. The worst parts for me were the kindergartners - they didn't even act (or looked) like kids, and acted like they were possessed or inhuman. Seriously, those "supposed" children were just plainly annoying...and terrifying to look at. Also, the crush Ms. Malkin had on Coach Komura was just pointless, because it had absolutely nothing to do with the story. Why were Ms. Malkin's book covered in dust and spiderwebs? Ms. Malkin trying to teach the kids responsibility while having a dead animal in her bag...very hypocritical. And while it was a musical, and despite the songs being original, I didn't find any of them to be clever or enjoyable. I also noticed that all the songs either sounded incomplete or were cut off - how does that work? The humor was also not that funny to begin with - such as the mean substitute (who used her vacuum for almost everything), there being more than one Cole, the miniature pony riding a zebra, the gross sobbing with the snot coming out, the stereotypical class bully who isn't smart or clever, the kid who always has chip covered hands, the old guy with the sexy wife, the judgemental and self-entitled rich family; among some other things - and what exactly was the point of the living clocks? I really think it would have been better if this movie took inspirations from "Bluey" - where kids are so much more accurately portrayed. But also focussed a bit more on the problems the kids had, and maybe confronting their parents about them. One example is Ei, because the drone wasn't the real problem, it was his overprotective parents; because they made the drone hover over Eli constantly, so the drone is really just an extension over the parents control over Eli's life. Another thing I would have liked to see was if both Leo and Squirtle got to give advice - Leo could be the settle one, while Squirtle was more direct. And if Leo was advising the kids, maybe Squirtle could do the same for the parents. I mean, having a reptile who doesn't sugarcoat facts and tells the adults their mistakes right to their faces - that is something I would have liked to see. Also, Squirtle could have had a much more clever name. I do kind of see why Mrs. Malkin believes that so many modern kids are being pampered and cuddled, and that doesn't drive them to do better or to change - but you shouldn't go too far where you make the kids miserable. Maybe they could of had both Mrs. Malkin and Mrs. Salinas work together, maybe find some common ground on how to both encourage and discipline the kids. And maybe a cute romance between Eli and Summer could have been nice. The part where Mrs. Malkin abandoned Leo in The Everglades just felt completely unnecessary. If they were going to do that, why not just have Leo grow so old that during a class reunion, the kids (who are now full grown adults) he guided decide to take him to The Everglades where he sees the beauty of the wild, and at the end, when everybody is resting and enjoying the sunset...Leo peacefully dies in his sleep. His friends are of course heartbroken over this, but they know that while Leo's life wasn't anything grand, he still lived a rather good life, and finally got to see The Everglades on his last day. And this ending may be heartbreaking, but there are times when tragedy can actually help make a movie better - and that's what I think this movie needed. It's pretty sad, because as I watched this I really wanted to like it. But unfortunately it was pretty childish, and there were times when breaking into song just came out of nowhere. Some of the comedy was dumb or gross. I just feel that focussing a bit more on dealing with the issues the kids deal with (and what parents can make their children go through) could have been better. However, I'm not gonna lie...watching Jayda's Mom do Pilates in that sexy skin tight outfit...I thought of it throughout the rest of the movie. Hey, the creators knew what they were doing. And I for one am not going to apologize for that.

[@jlev1028]

Well, I just watched this movie, and I have to say it's surprisingly good. Who knew that a film produced by Happy Madison could be profound and not insult the viewers' intellegence? Sure, the songs are mediocre, the animation isn't very impressive, and most of the characters are one-dimensional, but I enjoyed the heartfelt charm

[@midnightnavigator]

I kinda think hotel transylvania was better. Tho this one was pretty good and not as hard to watch as 8 crazy nights.

[@wallybonejengles5595]

When I saw the trailer I thought I was gonna be about the Lizard and the Turtle hanging out in hospice, I didnt realize that lizard was going to go on and touch the world.

[@lightbendstudios832]

Story 3/10 Animation 3/10 Characters 4/10 3.4/10 🚂💩

[@lostmediadetective2590]

Funny story I couldn’t watch it mostly because of the teeny tiny inaccuracy that kicked off the movie

[@gstone8255]

This is actually the worst movie i have seen this year. That’s just my silly opinion of course ☺️😉

[@shrimpyalfredo3933]

If we could get rid of the lackluster songs, I think this movie would be even better than it already is!

[@bunnybird9342]

Genuine question but how did they get the permission to name the turtle Squirtle?

[@RabbitsInBlack]

It's a good movie but true, not memorable. I could see a second movie.