Migration Review | Illumination’s Duck Movie

[@TommyPezMaster]

I'm just gonna say it. This is the kind of movie Hugh Neutron would make.

[@danielgudinojuarez6729]

You're so right!!! Hugh would be the only guy who would give a great review!! Guess that means Carl is the sole creator of another film that is llama themed from start to finish

[@bulatao195]

☆☆☆☆☆ "Cinema's finest." - Hugh Neutron

[@ArcadeCited]

Doh Doh Doh Doh! Quack! Doh Doh Doh Doh Doh! Quack! Quack!

[@Nostalgic80s-nd3qb]

Whilst Migration does have some issues, I would say it’s an innocent, safe kids film. Good review Animat.👍👍

[@cyber-thundr_]

When I saw the teaser for Migration, the first thing I ever said was… “Duck Hunt?”

[@ImmaTomato922]

😂

[@JoshuaRastia]

I think the movie as a whole was fine and fun. I think one of the things I really appreciated was the fact that the duck parents were actually a good couple and the movie didn’t feel the need to force a “I’m mad at you and maybe this relationship isn’t going to work but we’ll get back together in the end” trope. They have arguments and disagreements like a real couple and I think it’s nice that their biggest conflict was just the want to spice things up in their relationship and have a little adventure. It was a nice change of pace.

[@MatheusCHP]

One thing Migration do perfectly unlike other Illumination movies, is that Migration knows it's a simple movie, it knows to take a slow and simple plot compared to other animated movies like spiderverse. It trys to be calm and unharmed movie to entertain kids and families, and what best time to release this movie is the Hollidays

[@noirspiderman44]

That's why I really like Luka (and this) Felt much more easy going after all the thought provoking stuff Pixar was making

[@ThatSodaDuckieTVinc]

As a person who loves ducks , this movie could be a perfect fit for me I understand the Mario movie was great. I hope this is a great when I see it. Honestly, I might watch it Maybe it might appeal to me

[@Xhepyxopila]

You should, it's great

[@ThatSodaDuckieTVinc]

@@Xhepyxopila I will might watch it It looks promising

[@Xhepyxopila]

@@ThatSodaDuckieTVinc It's a really fun movie

[@JRobert1402]

I'm a Mario fan and I'm obsessed with ducks so illumination really kept me fed this year.

[@CookiePlaysOfficial]

It IS great!

[@miiirky1904]

this movie reminds me a lot of Duck Duck Goose, a movie from 2018, that takes place in China (because the movie is chinese), about a male goose that has to take to ducklings to their duck farm too, far away, even though he didn't like children. It's a very nice movie, heartwarming at the end, but every time someone mentions migration, Duck Duck Goose comes to my mind.

[@Legomoviefan2008]

This movie reminds me of another movie but I cannot put my finger on it but i think it was made by fox. I’ll think about it later… 🫐💎

[@pennysanchez7656]

@@Legomoviefan2008 rio dos!?

[@Legomoviefan2008]

@@pennysanchez7656 did you get my emoji.

[@pennysanchez7656]

@@Legomoviefan2008 Yes, I said Rio 2 (dos is Spanish for 2)

[@josepharmstrong1788]

I saw Duck Duck Goose, and that movie prevented me from calling Migration a bad movie.

[@dustyliao3592]

This just makes me miss Rio even more

[@Legomoviefan2008]

Imo. I think migration is better than Rio. I mean the only thing Rio did better than this is that Rio has Blu who is f..king adorable! And while’s Mack is not a bad character but he’s not as memorable as Blu. But this movie is so entertaining and so adorable. I am a depressed 16 year old boy and this movie is adorable. Also Pam is an apology of jewel.

[@M.W.K6996]

This was pretty enjoyable. It wasn't anything special, but it was fun to watch. I'd say that it was...passable in the least. The voice acting and the animation is pretty good, and the story is quite interesting. The characters were also done pretty good, but some weren't really necessary, or were just pointless. Also there were a couple of things that could have made the story much better (in my opinion). For starters, we could have known a bit more of Mack and Pam's backstory - like maybe, they knew each other as ducklings and tried new things; but while Pam became adventurous, Mack became anxious. And it would have been nice to see just a bit more of Kim and her family, like maybe have her family stay at the pond until sunset; it would have really helped built her chemistry with Dax. The designs of the animals were fine, but they could have been a bit more accurate. The designs for the ducks was good enough, but Awkwafina's Chump and Keegan-Michael Key's Delroy definitely could of had better designs - heck, Delroy looked closer to a tucan than a macaw. The designs for the people...definitely could have been better. Heck, the design for the Chef was down right terrible. And while I did like that in this movie the humans didn't really talk, and left it to the animals...there was absolutely no need for a villain in this movie. If anything, they should have just gone with actual predators to go after the mallard family. I'm in no way saying the predators actually have to hunt them down throughout their travels, but there should be some predators that will be no matter where they land. Plus, Danny DeVito's Dan, wasn't anything special or funny - which is sad to say, because...it's Danny DeVito. So, by making the movie a little longer, and getting rid of the villain (and maybe the curmudgeonly uncle), it could have made room for improvements. The humor also could have been better. Some jokes were a swing and a miss, and some were actually quite predictable, but there were times when they got a chuckle out of me - such as Chump's bit of being called "chump", or Gwen's long pleading. By the way, Gwen was the cutest thing in the movie. She was like the perfect balance between annoying and adorable. I even liked how Gwen would exaggerate things, and blurt out whatever she was thinking. And in the end where everyone tried to do her "pleading"...it was terrible. Gwen is the cute one, that bit belongs to her. And I liked the chemistry between Mack and Pam, they really did look like a married couple, as well as parents. I also would have liked to see a bit more of the place where the flock rested or landed in; especially Jamaica - it looked so beautiful. Despite all of that, I honestly wouldn't mind a sequel where the family travel to another exotic place.

[@coolkenman]

FAX

[@BL4K_B4BIES]

Thanks for your opinion I agree with alot of your points. The film is called migration so I was excited about the idea we would learn about what it means to migrate and be a little bit educational but instead we got a chef in a helicopter. A bit of of a mess Also we're made to care about the chef buying birds to eat. As if the majority of people don't eat meat them selves.

[@chloenieuwsma4846]

​@BL4K_B4BIES I certainly can't think of other people who eat ducks. Chickens sure most definitely. I was more surprised the Chef tried to mess with Dax in the first place.

[@Starwarsfanboy0928]

I’m going to check it out before the year is over.

[@Nasser851000]

Hope Animat has a Great Christmas and a Happy New Year :D

[@greshaminc156]

I’m going to plan to see it next week after Christmas since while I do know it’s not going to be a masterpiece. To me, the film does look fun and interesting, and I’m going to see how it turns out. I’ll just have to wait and see, but I can tell the plot is definitely expected

[@BigLightning4360]

As an Illumination fan, I honestly believed this would be the year they bring critics down the house. While ‘The Super Mario Bros. Movie’ is a good output for fans and non-fans in my humble opinion, ‘Migration’ seemed to have a little more potential with Benjamin Renner as the director. However, its standard road trip plot, short running time, and some plotlines and characters that could have been expanded upon held it a bit back, making the result to be just fine. The wasted potential made this one of Illumination’s faultier works since ‘The Secret Life of Pets 2’. I’m still rooting for the company to make something different, but that’ll have to be real soon.

[@Mariofanaticanimations]

I’m waiting for a Mario movie 2 sequel to be made

[@danielgudinojuarez6729]

For me, I feel that 2023's Super Mario Bros movie is starting to get really overrated. I feel the same as others when they called the spider verse movies over hyped and convoluted after they left theaters. 😒😒😒

[@katlegoassegaai9235]

​@@Mariofanaticanimationsno. I rather not watch this movie. It's too safe and not fun.

[@Mariofanaticanimations]

@@katlegoassegaai9235 why

[@katlegoassegaai9235]

​@@Mariofanaticanimationsbecause like i said, it's too safe and the trailer didn't make me laugh and just made me bored.

[@Bitsy69439]

How I think Animat would give the animated films he missed this year: The Amazing Maurice: Story: 5/10 Animation: 6/10 Characters: 5/10 Overall: 6/10 Mummies: Story: 4/10 Animation: 7/10 Characters: 5/10 Songs: 6/10 Overall: 6/10 Suzume: Story: 9/10 Animation: 10/10 Characters: 9/10 Overall: 9/10 Rally Road Racers: Story: 2/10 Animation: 5/10 Characters: 3/10 Overall: 3/10 The Inventor: Story: 6/10 Animation: 8/10 Characters: 7/10 Overall: 7/10 Inspector Sun: Story: 3/10 Animation: 5/10 Characters: 3/10 Overall: 4/10 Glisten and the Merry Mission: Story: 3/10 Animation: 4/10 Characters: 4/10 Overall: 4/10

[@bennywark3103]

Oh yeah I heard Suzume was good

[@Rodan_003]

Why did it take until 2023 for Illumination to put a short like that before one of there movies even though the first Dispicable Me was 2010

[@alexismartinez8343]

❤️💖 I am optimistic to see Migration since it is original film and ducks 🦆🐣🐥🐤 are my favorite cute animals/birds. At least Illumination doing something an original IP and it is not another unnecessary cash grabbing sequel or remake. I support original ideas 💡 more than sequels and remakes in theaters to show Hollywood that original ideas can make box office hits. I will give this a watch. 😃😀😄😁😊😉 👍🏻 💖❤️

[@03mbc]

Aww that nice to here I throught I was the only one

[@MarioSonic2010]

I saw this at my AMC theater and thought while nothing too groundbreaking is a cute little film.

[@Xhepyxopila]

I literally just got home from watching it, it was SO good! Worth being huped about it since seeing the trailer during the Mario movie! Characters were fun, story was fun, little British duck was adorable, AND Akwafinas role was heavily overexagerated! Really the only issue I had with it was that the "villain" was kinda dumb and forced but even then, they were still a good character! I smiled throughout the ENTIRE thing which for me and movies has NEVER happened! Highly reccomended it to anyone who hasn't seen it!

[@bennywark3103]

I'm glad you liked it. I'll check it out some time.

[@eaglerockzproductions7278]

I watched it today too and it was a very enjoyable movie.

[@sonicsnake44]

I just saw it and really enjoyed it. The best flying scenes I've seen in a while maybe ever.

[@eaglerockzproductions7278]

@@sonicsnake44 It's basically "Rio" but with the themes of "Finding Nemo".

[@danielgudinojuarez6729]

Even with flaws aside, I actually enjoyed this a lot more than the Mario movie!!

[@alanoliva2020]

Calling it now, from Illumination while sounding mediocre even for a movie, They've yet to disappoint me since I love watching their movies. The Super Mario Bro film was quite a family night when we saw it and I guarantee this might also be a great film. Maybe not the Must-Watch since we're more interested in something like Wish or Wonka, but one of these days I'll be in for it.

[@disneyngooglesuckatvideogames]

@@ThatOneFourBoiwish granted

[@defendtheconstitution1776]

Ngl this movie was boring. Sadly it wasn’t funny and the story was lacking just about everything. This could have been a 10 min short

[@daviduribe142]

I like Wonka but Wish is trash

[@Xhepyxopila]

agree to disagree@@defendtheconstitution1776

[@NinToaster_9]

@@defendtheconstitution1776 What you think Despicable me 4 will be like?

[@WolfmanArt]

Strange that AniMat reviewed 2 films with strange Herons

[@DimitarKolarov-hy2ex]

One with Robert Pattinson and the other with Carol Kane

[@Solid_Metal]

I cried during this movie, man

[@djradish4]

It was better than Wish

[@googamp32]

Nah! Wish was fantastic! This is just Illumination's typical garbage.

[@thunderpantz]

Is that really a flex?

[@disneyngooglesuckatvideogames]

⁠​⁠@@googamp32lol, said no one ever! Stay Mad.

[@googamp32]

@@disneyngooglesuckatvideogames Why are you even here?

[@disneyngooglesuckatvideogames]

@@googamp32 to insult you

[@DanielGarcia-rn3ql]

I have two questions for you guys for those that see the new short mooned Did Victor finally get out of the moon? and is he returning in Despicable Me 4 afterwards?

[@Quartzer.]

Spoilers for Mooned He does get off the moon however I don't know if he's coming back

[@renamon5658]

How did victor survived on the moon? He had no food or water.... Or air..... Or a proper space suit?

[@03mbc]

@@Quartzer. it kinda of weird Illumination didn't put a trailer for Despicable Me 4

[@Xhepyxopila]

Without giving spoilers yes he got off the moon but uhhh... he's not getting back to Earth anytime soon

[@toshibafansandmore]

despicable me 4 isn't coming out until mid next year

[@alexismartinez8343]

10:06 - 10:36 I find overprotective parent trope really cliche and overdone too. That trope worked out well with Finding Nemo which makes sense since Marlin lost his wife and other children by barracuda attack and wants to protect Nemo. But now Universal have been using that trope in their 2020 animated films like Dawn's parents in the Croods 2, Lucky's father in Spirit Untamed, and recently Ruby's mother in Ruby Gillman. Why is Universal recycling ♻️ and using this trope in their recent 2020 animated films?! It is starting to become tiresome and overdone. For God sake, do we need another overprotective parent in every animated film/sequel?!!!!! I am going to reference this from AniMat's review Mary Poppins Returns, Mack wouldn't be such an overprotective parent if he haven't learn lessons and have a good chat with the Betterman couple from Croods 2, Spirit Untamed and Ruby's mother from Ruby Gillman. I am sure the five would a lot in common ground and might find ideas 💡 to helped each other out. I mean they do kinda went through the same thing.

[@Xhepyxopila]

Cause it's a good trope, overused but good

[@sonicsnake44]

So the parents shouldn't care at all what happens to their kids or should it be like a lot of animated stories were the parents don't exist at all.

[@Xhepyxopila]

@@sonicsnake44 Exactly, what parents WOULDN'T act how they acted like in the movie Like, it's LITERALLY the first time they've left the one place they lived EVER and they don't understand a lot of stuff outside it, what good parent WOULDN'T be extra cautious?

[@jaroj1112]

Considering the fact that the kids died almost 10 times this movie, i think they’re right

[@lifeisadrag7705]

@@sonicsnake44 No one is saying that, they're just saying it shouldn't be the only arc and or growth the parents go through in animated stories, which is fair, this trope is so overdone. There's so much more to parenthood than being overprotective that needs to be explored. How about encouraging your child to change and to be more like themselves? Dealing with a kid that's already grown up and has a family of their own? Teaching your child how to get over grief of a loved one- something, anything...

[@PaoloJeromeFernandez100899]

Well, he didn’t give Migration the AniMat Seal of Approval this time.

[@Dungeoncool376]

Or Chicken run 2

[@DylanLightfootOnwardFan2004]

Why were you expecting him to give this movie the seal of approval?

[@totalimage9971]

To be fare, even if I haven’t seen the movie yet, Uncle Dan is possibly the best character of the movie. There is so much character into this guy. Thanks to the voice of Danny Devito.

[@juchan_tyt]

In my opinion. I loved migration. It was a fresh breath of air within all of the new movies coming out during Christmas. Compared to wish? Gosh migration is hundreds of times better. I found it funny and wholesome. Great way to end 2023.

[@bulatao195]

I felt like watching Rio and Chicken Run with How To Train With Dragon/Ice Age music. But I will admit that this movie has the best looking ducks I've ever seen.

[@danielgudinojuarez6729]

All those films are composed by John Powell, that dude is a master!!! 😎😎😎

[@Rodan_003]

Some other non Illumination films before this that this will most likely remind you of Chicken Run,Rio,Storks,Land Before Time 10:The Great Long Neck Migration,Disney Valiant,exa

[@hunterolaughlin]

Well, if there’s ONE positive thing I can give this film, at least it’s a better Illumination film for Danny DeVito to have a voice in than his first one with The Lorax.

[@BigLightning4360]

And composer John Powell?

[@hunterolaughlin]

@@BigLightning4360 Just did quick research and… wow! I didn’t know John Powell composed this film and The Lorax! 😮 But yes, this would be a better Illumination film for John Powell to put his composing skills to use.

[@thunderpantz]

Dr. Seuss adaptions need the source material's hard edges

[@danielgudinojuarez6729]

Not only that, but I feel John Powell returning back to Illumination was a genius idea!!! It's like a mini throwback during the days when he was the lead composer for most of Blue Sky studios' filmography. 🐦🐦🐦

[@MovieFan1912]

@@hunterolaughlinAnd this isn’t the first time John Powell scored an animated film with a cast of birds.

[@charliesawesomeworldofadve8024]

Story 4/10 Animation 8/10 Characters 5/10 Overall 6/10 My overall problem is that the film is too short

[@BigLightning4360]

7/10 for me, but same overall gripe. It could have been a bit longer.

[@Dungeoncool376]

6/10 for us

[@defendtheconstitution1776]

6/10 this is one of those films you can wait for streaming. Great concept but lazy story, plot, and character development.

[@katlegoassegaai9235]

​@@BigLightning43605/10 I haven't seen it but I'm not going to bother.

[@charliesawesomeworldofadve8024]

My thoughts changed on rewatch Story 6/10 Animation 9/10 Characters 8/10 Overall 8/10 Still has the problem of being too short but I do consider it to be a great film

[@alexismartinez8343]

❤️💖 11:56 - 12:09 Is is just me does Delroy's character design look bit similar to the macaws 🦜 from Blue Sky Studios's Rio movies? Anyways, Keegan Michael Key did a great 👍🏻 job with his voice acting performance and it does captured nicely with Jamaican accent. It makes me wish he could voice Sebastian in the Little Mermaid remake than Daveed Diggs. He could've been a spiritual successor to the late Samuel Ernest Wright. 🦀 😃😀😄😁😊😉 👍🏻 💖❤️

[@03mbc]

Yeah and consider my grandparents are Jamaican I admire this flim for that.

[@MovieFan1912]

If I had a nickel for every time John Powell composed the score for an animated film that had a cast of birds in it… Well, you know how the rest of the meme goes.

[@nancydrew1882]

I’m Jamaican and I agree with you. Keagan did a really good job with the accent.

[@m.hreels9822]

I saw it today, and I absolutely loved it! I'd give it 5 stars out of 10. It's not the greatest, but I agree with everything you said. It's fun, wholesome, an original IP, and Danny DeVito was absolutely amazing! 😍😂❤🙏🏻👍🏻 Even Awkwafina was pretty funny, and Keegan-Michael Key, with his Jamaican accent, was really enjoyable!

[@emzzz4683]

I have not seen this movie yet but Pam reminds me of Jewel from Rio as both are adventurous.

[@AttemptedVoices]

"Yeah, but y'see there uh.. Animatt, was it? D'er, I'm afraid this movie wasn't made for you. It was made for ME. And also for us quackers in the Duck Commmunity. And I must say, they managed to capture a captivating tale about ducks and their issues dealing with the troubles of life really well. And I am PROUD to see beautiful mallards on screen in great detail. 10/10. I can't wait to have my son Jimbo watch this with me!" - Hugh Neutron.

[@arbytv5139]

If anything, I wanna go, see this movie just for the sake of seeing the new short starring Vector

[@ZorainKhan-m1p]

im here to confirm that the ballroom scene is my favourite i dont care what anybody says

[@christopherwesterberg8555]

MERRY CHRISTMAS!

[@milestrombley1466]

That's one of the problems with studios in Hollywood. They are too afraid to try something different. In Japan, nobody cares!

[@flax72l.a13]

¿and what do you mean by that?

[@milestrombley1466]

@flax72l.a13 Japan always takes the risk to make unique movies and anime. Hollywood only focuses on what they think sells.

[@kittykittybangbang9367]

​@@milestrombley1466That's a little bit of a narrow view. You're forgetting that other countries exist out of the US and Japan. If you want more experimental animated films that aren't Japanese, then I highly recommend that you look at French animation. There are some hidden gems. EG April and the extraordinary world.

[@flax72l.a13]

@@milestrombley1466 ¿And?

[@milestrombley1466]

@@flax72l.a13 Well let me be clear. Right now, Japan is making better movies than Hollywood.

[@cintronproductions9430]

Say what u want about Illumination movies, but at least they're inoffensive, right?

[@03mbc]

Yeah and there not the worst flims ever especially they are released all like how Secret Life of Pets how thay was released around Ice Age 5

[@thunderpantz]

The fact that they're inoffensive is the biggest offense.

[@jlev1028]

Except their Seuss adaptations. They're abominations of common taste.

[@snbsixteen6stars201]

I do like the dark jokes

[@abigaildangelo6280]

Somehow, I like this movie was pretty cute and I like the comedy very well and I’m very excited that you review the last animated movie of the year with Chicken Run Dawn Of The Nuggets

[@Dungeoncool376]

I give it 7/10

[@AnthonyMcqueen1987]

My kids enjoyed it and so did I that chef got a total of 4 concussions against the ducks.

[@chairriahc7879]

Danny deveto is in migration but not the mario movie ?

[@ArcadeCited]

Imagine if he voiced kamak instead

[@generalgrievous3731]

You shoulda mentioned the fact that the score was fire

[@jamesgeorgi6627]

Before and after I started to watch the video, I always thought he was going to say it’s your typical “point A to point B” kind of film

[@sammyt7981]

14:20 Mooned

[@MrGabeanator]

2 things 1 as a kid at heart i'm planning to enjoy this movie 2 i'm surprised you reviewed the ducks before the chickens

[@animationstation1005]

It was so close to being a great film, but then the final 30 minutes happened...

[@gmg9010]

Without spoiling anything can you explain what you mean?

[@frostshockstudios]

I would like to know what you mean, as well

[@Xhepyxopila]

what was wrong with the final 30 minutes? that was a great part

[@Ultimate_LifeForm50]

Really? It was perfectly fine for me

[@BigLightning4360]

@@Xhepyxopila Did that ending remind you of another animated film?

[@jaygooese4242]

I miss these classic 2D animated movies 1:15

[@ElishaEdwards-tf7vu]

I saw this movie with my Daddy and we loved it the animation is beautiful and plenty of funny moments

[@ladypool1404]

Of course the ducks go to new york. They couldn't go to Italy, Romania or Africa. There's not a lot animated movies in thoses countries. I want to see talking animals go there, not New york 😐

[@pennysanchez7656]

Oh look, it's Illumination's Duck Duck Goose...but it's in New York instead of China.

[@danielgudinojuarez6729]

Duck Duck Goose is such a horrible movie, no wonder why Netflix can have a bad reputation when it comes to animation.

[@pennysanchez7656]

@@danielgudinojuarez6729 This is why Migration exists. It's just Duck Duck Goose but better.

[@missplayer30]

I was hoping that this would be decent, but since it's Illumination, I'm not expecting much. Even the Mario movie's plot, while entertaining, was kinda meh.

[@Xhepyxopila]

It's more than decent lol it's great

[@danielgudinojuarez6729]

I have yet to own the Mario movie on blu ray because it features a small amount of bonus features which is quite disappointing since Illumination is strictly protective of their private image. Where else Pixar or Dream Works fully embraces bonus features like no tomorrow!!!

[@GLeviathan]

as someone who has worked with parrots in the past. The macaw was spot-on in how the writers portrayed him. Making his character a whole lot more funny to me than he really should have been.

[@mig0171]

The New York setting has been overused. Why not Toronto or Chicago?

[@thunderpantz]

Turning Red actually did Toronto.

[@bulatao195]

When was the last time that an animated movie showed the city of Chicago?

[@eugeneketaminekrebs3403]

​@@bulatao195Everyone's hero is the only one I know about tho it wasn't the best film from what I remember

[@jaygooese4242]

This movie existed

[@Lil_NoobieGMD]

2:58 What about that helicopter part where they open the hatch, I don’t really see a guy cooking ducks while dangling from a helicopter

[@facusmendoza1061]

I think this will be the final strike 4 Universal against Disney's wish I think it's safe to say that no matter if we'd love or hate there's no judge that trolls 3 it's so close to double its budget

[@jaketaller8567]

I honestly really liked Migration when I saw it. I thought it was kinda cute.

[@mansoorkemal7588]

I was in Jamaica this September and I didn’t see no ducks but did see crabs and other native animals

[@whybother7828]

This is the kind of movie that would’ve got a video game adaptation on PS2 era

[@danielgudinojuarez6729]

Well look at that, Illumination made a blue sky studios movie and the comparisons are unavoidable to bring up. Think about it, it features an all star cast, a prominent theme of birds, John Powell provided the film's score, and sadly there are more flaws than pros to be found here!! Even if it's original and looks nothing like the previous Illumination films, I have a strong feeling people are just gonna skip out on this one in favor of seeing Wonka or Aquaman 2. Seriously when watching the film the day before its nation wide release, me and my dad were the only ones in the theater. We both enjoyed the film okay, but agreed that we have zero desire of seeing it again in the future. Not to mention the marketing was pretty nonexistent where most of the focus was put onto the super Mario movie back in April, it is that cornering the more you realize how originality at the studio is really dry to dead. In short, this is a huge wake up call for llumination that just because you played it safe more than once, doesn't mean your film would immediately be a success!! 🤦‍♂🦆🦆🦆

[@noirspiderman44]

Very fair assessment of a good kids film. Not a terrible watch as a parent

[@frozenwishstudios]

I knew this would get a 6/10

[@DylanLightfootOnwardFan2004]

Of course because it’s an Illumination movie

[@TheMikesShow1]

I know Illumination plays it safe, but this felt a little too safe.

[@kaylaturnis9486]

I will always remember Danny Devito as Phil from Hercules!

[@chrisguara]

The Boy and the Heron 9/10 Nimona 9/10 Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse 9/10 Elemental 8/10 Wish 8/10 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem 7/10 The Super Mario Bros. Movie 7/10 Under the Boardwalk 7/10 Leo 6.5/10 Diary of a Wimpy Kid Christmas: Cabin Fever 6/10 Migration 6/10 PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie 6/10 Miraculous: Ladybug and Cat Noir, The Movie 5.5/10 Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken 5/10 The Magician’s Elephant 5/10 The Monkey King 5/10 Trolls Band Together 4/10 The remaining one is Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget. Or there's one more?

[@emilianoruizaspe2834]

Canonically, The Boy and the Heron will be the Top 3 of the Best List. The Boy and the Heron: 8-10-8 Nimona and Spider-Verse: 9-10-9

[@daviduribe142]

Wish -100/10

[@emilianoruizaspe2834]

​​​@@daviduribe142 AniMat to Wish: A really good movie and a good way to celebrate Disney's 100th anniversary👍 Everyone else to Wish: *YOU ARE SUCH A AWFUL MOVIE THAT DOESN'T EVEN FEEL LIKE A 100th ANNIVERSARY MOVIE!*

[@joshiethepoketeen6357]

@@emilianoruizaspe2834Or 2nd if Animatt has both Spiderverse & Nimona at 1st

[@Rodan_003]

Looking at the movie it looks like it came out in 2016 not 2023

[@Rodan_003]

And I,m not necessarily saying that as a bad thing by the way

[@chobies5383]

Keegan Michael Key voiced Delroy? I guess his range is insane! How can he voice 2 completely different characters?

[@gilbertozo]

"Le Grand Mechant Renard" is really good.

[@TheRonin2024]

Can't wait for 2023 best n worst Movies I'm sure it will be out in January

[@mig0171]

1:45 wait what?!?! Why are they trying to ripoff Rio?!?!

[@rwinger2481]

I enjoyed this movie. It was enjoyable from every aspect, its picture book aesthetic in 3D, family dynamics, and visual imagery sold it well. I consider it one of Illumination’s best movies to date and it’s just an excellent original family movie overall. Simple in its story but its execution was exceptional thanks to Benjamin Renner’s direction, John Powell's music (one of my favorite composers) and the breathtaking animation. What I enjoy about it because within its brisk 75 minutes of storytelling, it is allowed to breathe and the pacing between each set piece feels seamless. And it became the unexpected sleeper hit a lot like Elemental in terms of non-franchise filmmaking.

[@ShiniestWoody]

Soooo...... Rio 2?

[@ShiniestWoody]

(but less confusing I guess)

[@excitablepack7076]

I think it’s a genuinely a good film.

[@lightbendstudios832]

Story 4/10 Animation 10/10 Characters 7/10 7/10 good

[@Rtzx564]

Will you do an updated version Of animation look back Pixar And Will you Get Toucen LDM Did you the animation again

[@alexharrison808]

Illumination needs to stop making generic movies as well as Despicable Me sequels and prequels.

[@danielgudinojuarez6729]

Well there's promise for Moon Light, which is there adult banner run by Mike Moon

[@berengerdietiker22]

It's a must-watch for me!

[@Tombola1993]

I just got one thing to say. What the duck? This is basically Illumination’s answer to Rio, or something the king of 2D and 3D animated flops, yet still very well animated films, Richard Rich would come up with. If I want to see mallards, I’d go to the river near where I live. Or go to the duck pond near Margam Park. They got mandarin ducks there too. How widespread are mandarin ducks anyway?

[@SuperGooner1]

was this a school project?

[@TwinRiver100]

from what i saw from the previews, this did look like it was just an ok movie. nothing bad, but nothing super standouty or anything. You know what to expect. sounds like a rent on DVD for the kids or watch in the background if you have Peacock, which I assume this is what it'll be on since its from Illumination.

[@SonicRunn374]

I loved both Illuminations new feature films Mario and Migration, Mario had a good plot, it felt like Sonic when the characters had a dialogue for the first time and it’s animation looked more like the games than any Illumination movie, which is good, it references the 1993 Mario movie but its animate and had more things that had to do with the games, it even had rainbow road from Mario Kart and new remixes from the original games, Chris Pratt did a really good job voicing Mario as well, all of the cast including Charles Martinets cameo was great. But one of the biggest problems in the Mario movie is the way how they say Mario’s name, it’s still a good movie and probably in my opinion the best movie from Illumination, Despicable 1 was good along with Mario. Migration was also really good, I couldn’t stop laughing at the funny moments in the movie, it had good humor, they had great actors for this movie like Mrs. Tarantulas voice actress Awkwafina from the Bad Guys as Chump, they had Elizabeth Banks as Mack’s wife Pam, they had Toads actor from Super Mario Keegan Michael Key as Delroy, and Danny Devito as Uncle Dan. Mooned was amazing, it made me laugh so hard, I actually was waiting for Vector to return one day, but too bad he didn’t get back to earth.😞 The ratings for these two movies Mario 10/10 Migration 9/10

[@NinToaster_9]

The Super Mario Bros. Movie is very overrated.

[@adrianvanleeuwen]

I really enjoyed this movie and its quirky personalities of the Mallard family is fabulous to watch. Good watch overall. Not deep but full of humour. Most families watching will love it. Animation was top notch for Illumination. Much better than the latest Wish from Disney.

[@brukehintsa2207]

The first two Despicable Me films will always be the best Illuminations films to me.

[@spongebobsquarepantsfan2006]

(4/10) The Story (10/10) The Animation (6/10) The Characters I Give Migration (7/10) It's a Good Movie for the Family but it's a Rio Knock Off

[@03mbc]

Is that because they have a mawcaw

[@Xhepyxopila]

The movies a lot better than Rio lol

[@prismopatterson]

I give it 4 stars out of 5. Like you said, it’s nothing too daring, but safe and entertaining. It felt somewhat like Nemo and Rio cobbled together. The duck sanctuary scene was so funny, with it all framed like a New Age cult. The parts where the ducks would fly around in circles made me slightly dizzy, which took away from my enjoyment of the movie a bit. Bg music was pleasant to listen to. Some characters had voices that I found slightly annoying, but nothing too bad. Most of the jokes were weak, nothing LOL-worthy, but I did chuckle a lot. Would I watch it again? Maybe, but I know I have better options.

[@CinnamonGrrlErin1]

I really wish animation would stop using big ugly eyes, it's getting to the point where there's more eyeball than head for some characters

[@MovieFan1912]

Would you rather have this or something akin to the Disney live-action remakes, where the characters are so realistic they look creepy?

[@Lovangeline]

I think it's cuter with animals

[@britneyspearsstan]

I liked it. It's not a groundbreaking movie but I liked the humor and the characters a lot. 😭

[@robinsordahl8947]

Prediction of Best and Worst Animated Films of 2023 Worst: 5. Ladybug and Car Noir: The Movie 4. The Magician’s Elephant 3. Ruby Gilman: Teenage Kraken 2. The Monkey King 1. Trolls: Band Together Honorable mentions: -Paw Patrol: The Mighty Movie -Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Christmas: Cabin Fever -Migration -Leo -The Super Mario Bros. Movie - TMNT: Mutant Mayhem -Under The Boardwalk -Wish Best: 5. Elemental 4. Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget 3. The Boy and the Heron 2. Spider-Man: Across the Spiderverse 1. Nimona

[@Xhepyxopila]

Two of the best movies of the year in worst? 🤨

[@e.j5813]

What are you on?

[@EmojiMarbles]

Why do your think Nimona will be ranked number 1?

[@robinsordahl8947]

@@XhepyxopilaWhich 2 best movies?

[@robinsordahl8947]

@@EmojiMarblesBoth Spiderverse and Nimona have 9/10 for both story and characters and 10/10 for Animation in each of their movies. So which do you think is better?

[@BeaufortRyan]

The plot was underrated. The Epilogue at the end of the film was Irrational.

[@emmanuelnegron6970]

Are you going to review that new chicken run movie?

[@alexinemugisha4765]

i really cool to even illumination made u n original movie not sequel or adaption like the grinch or mario

[@TheRonin2024]

No way

[@adrianmorrison4678]

I think it would be a lot when you review Peter Pan in Return to Neverland.

[@jordancookejc]

When are you gonna do the chicken run dawn of the nugget review?

[@yobabycolin2933]

Next week.

[@Melainemartinezscorner]

I Loved The Movie

[@NathanielCanty-wp7fp]

I mean for a studio like Illumination they nailed it with the super Mario bros movie and so a movie like this has very good animation Illumination is improving very well

[@NathanielCanty-wp7fp]

If we get more movies that don’t focus on minions they would be good because I honestly like the other films that don’t involve the minions

[@nebuchadnezzar8683]

Looks like that Duck Hunt Dog, Is gonna be eatin' well tonight after this flop of a movie.