Steve Reviews: Leo

I really wasn't expecting much from this Adam Sandler Silly Talking Lizard film, but to my pleasant surprise, this was actually an enjoyable watch. Offering some great characters, comedy, and heartfelt moments.
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[@ThatBaconFanatic]

It amazes me that a drone that can’t show emotion or even speak has more character then the friends from Wish. :Christ this is the most likes l’ve ever gotten thanks

[@alexandru5369]

Pretty sur e a tree stump has more character than any character in that bland Wish nonsense

[@DanielKay06]

@@alexandru5369 Plank from Ed, Edd m Eddy would like to have a word

[@jerdand_carguelles49]

Quick somebody call the fire department, the whole of Disney studio just got burned so hard

[@pacadile2025]

🚒🧯

[@pacadile2025]

💦

[@ZggFghvgGrffht]

Adam Sandler made a better movie than Disney on their 100th anniversary. Let that sink in.

[@MildTomfoolery123]

Ok, but where do I put it?

[@ZggFghvgGrffht]

@@MildTomfoolery123 Anywhere Disney’s creativity is nowadays.

[@bobobogongus6901]

@@ZggFghvgGrffhtDamn, that sink is going straight to the void..

[@PistolSlinginMothMan]

@@ZggFghvgGrffhtso the dumpster behind the Disney castle, got it

[@Uz7Racer]

is disney bought out by elon musk?

[@Octopugilist]

This film really captures the feeling of being a teacher "God I hate you little shits but I wanna help you become the best version of yourselves."

[@higherground9888]

An ACTUAL teacher. Not these Marxist pieces of trash

[@fnoigy]

Yes

[@ilhamseptian1604]

is that real dialogue in the movie?

[@Nina-nh5pp]

@@ilhamseptian1604yeah totally

[@Nikolai1939]

As a teacher, I whole heartly agree

[@silentspartan913]

“Do you miss being a kid?” *“I’m just glad I’m still here”* I just love that quote.

[@blackhood7200]

The fact that this movie beat Disney's Wish really says something.

[@LM1984Studios]

And Leo didn’t even get a theatrical release

[@blackhood7200]

@LordMegatron84 and Wish was released on Disney's 100th anniversary! How more disappointing could you get than that?

[@russellsales7796]

I feel like a lot of people are sick of Disney and want to see what everyone else are doing. I mean, look at Godzilla Minus One.

[@p-__]

My farts are better than Steve’s farts 💨

[@starthefrakkfangirl6094]

Another hater ugh! -.-

[@someguynamedowen9944]

We live in a era when Adam Sandler can put out a better movie than Disney

[@p-__]

My farts are better than Steve’s farts 💨

[@ThePikPals]

@@p-__I’m always impressed by how often I see you. No matter what channel I watch, I find you in the comments.

[@minimanbeast1014]

​@@ThePikPalsthe power of bots is immence

[@Jackal_El_Lobo34]

Wow. If Adam Sandler is actually putting quality animated content out there vs the Disney company…just…wow…Disney is in a really bad to embarrassing place right now.

[@matty6878]

he always had; water boy, happy gilmore, billy madison, uncut gems, etc.

[@Cold-Blooded-Jay]

Such a good film. Way better than it has any business being. Heartfelt, good animation, good characters, plot was fine, good resolution, and some serious knee-slapping moments.

[@p-__]

My farts are better than Steve’s farts 💨

[@DOCTORRGLASS]

Aw hell naw knee slapping?

[@SupHapCak]

What exactly do you mean it had no business being good? Everyone has the right to make a good movie. Unless it’s the unwarranted Adam Sandler hate/underestimation

[@Cold-Blooded-Jay]

@@SupHapCak Because if you told me without context that an Adam Sandler film about an animated talking lizard helping kids with their school problems was actually good, I'd say you were crazy.

[@menace7885]

Ok the animation was cursed at moments

[@joemama1132]

I liked that the kids forgave him on their own. Its a lot better than the typical "breakup moment" in movies where the main character has to explain themselves and "apologize," but instead it feels like they apologized to HIM. Because yeah, they were the ones who were wrong, not Leo. Its a slight difference that makes it feel refreshing

[@littlemoth4956]

Steve very consistently does this with his reviews. He points out something as if it’s a writing flaw or plot hole but he really just wasn’t paying attention

[@arturocastroverde3349]

i aslo like that the substitute teacher help them at the end, she wasn´t a gerenic villain

[@jurassicarkjordanisgreat1778]

I hate plots where the main character gets screwed over by a misunderstand by their friends, yeah like what friends you are easily betraying me.

[@cantthinkofabettername6758]

the kindergartners were a highlight definitely lol. I love how, in the film's universe, there's this brief part of everyone's life inbetween the toddler stage and the school-kid stage where they transform into these hyper, terrifying, piranha-like, ball-shaped creatures

[@playgroundchooser]

As the parent of a current 2nd grader and a Kindergartner... I can indeed confirm that he has turned into a hyper, terrifying, piranha-like ball-shaped creature. :-D

[@M33PSTER]

The kindergarteners were my favorite part of the movie 🤣

[@FilmFlam-8008]

Just like reality

[@stormdoesgaming8919]

Used to work at an elementary school; can confirm. They're still lovable anyways though!

[@AoiUsagiOtoko]

the most accurate portrayal of a kindergartner actually 😂

[@TVClaireBear]

If Adam Sandler can just randomly make a good movie like this, that means he's been trolling us with his bad movies.

[@doctabaldhead]

He just kind of does that some times. It is weird. Punch Drunk Love and Uncut Gems for example.

[@thegreatscribbles960]

I think he does. To be fair if i can make a profit with making a bunch of movies with all my friends i would

[@Graavigala85]

The guy has been making movies for decades. There are stinkers there but many good ones also

[@movieforceofficial]

Hey now, 50 First Dates is pretty good

[@doctorslept]

@@doctabaldhead Yeah but with those movies other people wrote them and he just acted in them. This is one he had direct involvement in

[@cuuurlyfries5246]

The detail and animation of Leo blows Disney’s unrendered and undercooked wish right out of the park.

[@manbatmiso]

On another video I read a comment apparently made by one of the original animators of Leo. They explained how angry and ashamed they were of the final product, because they were forced to remove a lot of details and had to work overtime apparently. Hard to hear but we told them how special the movie was and that the animation was fantastic. They were delighted to hear direct feedback.

[@cuuurlyfries5246]

@@manbatmiso good on ya mate! And good on them. It’s always good to remind animators that their work is better than they know and they made a lot of people happy from it. Cheers to you friend! 🍻

[@bringbackpbskidsgo4562]

They were trying to use the 2D/3D style.

[@kaiandtheskitty]

​@@bringbackpbskidsgo4562There are movies & even Disney shorts that do the same thing and are fantastic in many ways with their animation. Wish being a 3d movie trying to be 2d doesn't work well in many ways & would have preferred one or the other

[@traiforse5777]

The only thing that kinda looks a bit off for me is how Sandler and Burr's animation doesn't match up to their voices. A bit too stiff.

[@cxireen2193]

From Eight Crazy Nights to Leo *Now THAT'S character development*

[@monstar.x9315]

Eight crazy nights is amazing. Watch it every year before Christmas lol

[@williampulfer-melville8536]

Eight Crazy nights confuses me of why the entire town are Jewish when it doesn't really work like that as It's impossible to have an entire population of people be of one religion

[@memejohn86]

@@williampulfer-melville8536 actually only a couple of members of the town are Jewish. It's shown at the end of the film, at the party (where they then sing Bum Biddy Bum). Only a couple guests say happy hannukah.

[@thekeybladeninjaturtle7380]

Make that Eight Crazy Nights to the Hotel Transylvania saga to Leo

[@Crystlstarrlight]

Lol false actually. In northern USA there is a town entirely muslim. You do have towns , small and large of one faith. ​@williampulfer-melville8536

[@marcusblackwell2372]

I think I can offer an explanation of Leo's changing perspective on crying being for weaklings. He did believe that what he said in the beginning was true, but only because he hasn't been able to see into the lives of the individual children, only that he observed the class as a whole. By spending more time with the children, he realizes how wrong he was. A realization that I think should've been in the film. As for the criticism about the kids getting angry at Leo because they found out that he lied to them, but then quickly forgiving him, they probably changed so quickly because of how much he helped them, and because they probably thought that he only said that because he was just trying to make sure the kids knew individually that they could trust him. If you're wondering, yes, I do often look too deep into things

[@wolfman2.055]

I figured that it was just a take on how society dealt with emotions over time. It’s a fairly common thing for people who are from different generations to have differing opinions on things and it’s kinda reflected here with Leo and Squirtle being quite a bit older than bulk of the other characters. To them it’s not seen as productive or even acceptable to cry when facing adversity but for the younger characters this isn’t the case since as the girl stated in the film it’s been proven scientifically that it is actually beneficial to cry , a breakthrough that is a far more recent discovery. Essentially the take on crying here is quite accurate since I vividly recall there being episodes of tv shows that touched on this while I’ve met older people who were adverse to crying .

[@Octopugilist]

I think Leo "grew up" being told that emotions make you weak, but is old and wise enough to have seen how poorly that worked out

[@marcusblackwell2372]

​@@OctopugilistThat's also a good point

[@marcusblackwell2372]

@@wolfman2.055 I like that explanation. I think all three of them are accurate in a way

[@falcon8105]

I'm still iffy about how the kids expose Leo before the history fair. Like, you mean to tell me that the whole class has been talking about how Leo has been helping them with their issues and becoming friends with one another but they don't question each other on how he's been helping??

[@rosykindbunny1313]

No joke, I cried when the substitute talked about how much her teacher inspired her. I haven't cried over an Adam Sandler movie since Click.

[@TheRandompaint]

Click was such a good movie

[@chriswihulu]

​@@TheRandompaintI swear, one of those buttons had to be able to make me cry my eyes dry, didn't expect to leave like that at all.

[@JNPollard]

Click was a great I don’t care what anyone says

[@gabriellagalli8564]

The end of Click where Adam Sandler was dying of old age, essentially wanting his family by his side made me cry.

[@SodoDolo]

Click had me crying as a kid as I felt at times my dad was missing out. Now as an adult, the movie has me crying because for a brief time I almost became like that. Now after watching this with my kids this week, I"m just sitting here dumbfounded how much Adam Sandler's movies have managed to impart such important lessons.

[@SturmAH]

I started out this year with the surprisingly amazing Puss in Boots 2 and ending it with another surprise by an Adam Sandler movie. What a strange year it has been for movies.

[@blueflare3848]

It’s funny, because I expected both movies to be bad when I saw the trailers.

[@playgroundchooser]

Right? Puss in Boots 2 was one of the greatest ever, then you had The Bad Guys (was that this year or last?), and of course Spiderverse 2. Hell of a run.

[@whyamiintotransformers]

​@@playgroundchooser Bad Guys was last year

[@indigovae3579]

The concept of the classroom animal helps students out with their problems when taken home with them just unlocked a memory of a book called the World According to Humphrey, which is just one of the many books in that line. I loved that book as a child and would love for it to be adapted into a movie someday. It's about a classroom hamster who helps the students and some teachers out with all their problems. Only humphrey can't talk, and so has to use actions to help them out. Makes me wanna read it again, as well as the other ones which I never got round to reading. I only ever read this one

[@gabbyhaynes5394]

I have been thinking the same thing since I saw Leo come out. I wonder if it served as a partial inspiration. I think Humphrey was supposed to get a film adaptation at some point but I read that years ago and never saw anything from it so grains of salt.

[@just_call_me_leo]

That was my favorite and i wanted to finish the series when i was little but i couldn't find the next book in a library and i couldn't afford to buy it

[@taskeen777]

Omor

[@victoriam.4927]

Yesssss someone else who remembers Humphrey! That was the first thing I thought of when I saw the trailer. Later books even added a 2nd classroom pet, Hop the frog, who got his own spin-off book.

[@user-lc5of7jh5g]

yo I know that one

[@DanGamingFan2406]

The fact that Adam Sandler made a better, more heartwarming film than Disney is still so surreal. I never expected an Adam Sandler movie to be this heartfelt, genuine, or actually funny. I love the concept, the characters, the banter between Leo and Squirtle is golden, and when the movie hits you in the feels, it hits hard. It does get clunky in the 3rd act, but overall it's great. Also, thank you for addressing the issue of Leo not actually being a lizard, the biology student still finds that a bit annoying.

[@watershipup7101]

Very much agreed

[@genjis5155]

It's a pretty big accomplishment.

[@SupHapCak]

When I think of heartwarming disney movies I can’t really think of any. I can think of scenes that stick out but they usually ruin the movie

[@kaltaron1284]

@@SupHapCak I can think of quite a few. Nothing more recent than Encanto though but you could call that one a fluke or outlier.

[@corneliusvaginus5380]

Are you new to Adam Sandler? Check some of his others if so. He's always consistently put out good shit.

[@Natant]

"I'm just glad i'm still here" brought a tear to my eye and im not sure why. I think it was the delivery, the expression, and the appreciation for life, and the care for the bully

[@danielsantiagourtado3430]

Adam sandler can be great when he puts in the effort

[@AedanBlackheart]

There wasn't pressure on him unlike pixels/jack and Jill if you notice, he looks so tired in them.

[@Seoul_Soldier]

A lot of actors do their best work when they aren't being pressured.

[@CrisisghostOM]

​@NC_Legend that's one thing we can give netflix credit for. Can't say always, but often they give the creators they are working with enough time to get their vision through. Now if that final product is good or bad is a whole other thing

[@noobmasterruben5167]

Agreed, besides Uncut Gems and Happy Madison. Sandler's acting in Click was so touching

[@arutka2000]

​@@Seoul_SoldierI think that applies to most everybody.

[@aspieringnerd9073]

I love how much personality the drone has and how it handles being "dumped" much like a human would, that was really clever. As for Wish, I can't see myself watching it at the cinema, I'll probably end up streaming it online or something

[@detrilogue3174]

pirating disney movies is always morally correct

[@JadoDog]

I love that everyone's responding to this movie's sincerity; it just oozes it. I could tell from the trailers that it wouldnt be a normal Adam Sandler flick and it did not disappoint

[@alexandru5369]

This film is the definition of "Subverting Expectation's" While not mind blowing in any way it has heart and, well, it's just a fun kids movie with a solid, universal message . Doesn't try too be anything more than that

[@frankwest5388]

I think the “bad parts” of the film are all the ones where they clearly try something high energy for the kids, like the part in the finale with the turtle on the drone. However this movie does have its moments and some where it is genuinely funny. Like the idea that the pets can’t do basic addition and subtraction, because they have been stuck in fifth grade where they leave multiplication and division, which is much harder, is genuinely funny

[@keynanmartinez]

I can't believe a Adam Sandler movie was better than Disney's Wish that celebrated Walt Disney for 100 years... What kinda of world is this?

[@Ryowhosakazaki]

And to think after Eight Crazy Nights was the worst animated movie what Adam Sandler made, i was surprised that Leo won me over. That lucky S.O.B finally did it!!!

[@keynanmartinez]

@@Ryowhosakazaki He truly did the impossible!!!

[@DerrickRG91]

A world where Disney tries to cater to an audience that only exists on Tumblr.

[@Digger_TN]

Modern Disney celebrating Walt? That's sounds way out of brand for them.

[@keynanmartinez]

@@Digger_TN Yeah it's kinda disappointing.

[@9Godslayer]

My sister was playing this on her TV and I genuinely thought that she had put on Eight Crazy Nights _every time_ I heard Leo's voice until I actually looked at the screen.

[@PoorDesign]

the depiction of the kindergarteners as chaotic little pacmen is amazing

[@huntercool2232]

You know Disney is in some real sh*t when an Adam Sandler comedy of all things beats what's supposed to celebrate their 100th Anniversary.

[@electricfeverx976]

Well if we wanna be technical, Disney's actual 100th anniversary celebreation is Once Upon a Studio, an actually good product that has heart and reverance for the artists of Disney.

[@thekeybladeninjaturtle7380]

Wouldn't be the first nor last time Netflix managed to outdo Disney with an animated movie

[@KaeMcSpadden]

This was cute. I loved the bickering between Leo and Squirtle. And it is poignant since it make people wonder what they should do if they don’t have enough time left.

[@kourtneysitkiewicz6795]

“Find your Leo” that line got to me man. Genuinely the best Adam Sandler animated movie in terms of heart. It felt like he saw how hard it was for his kids and their friends to talk to people so they made the movie to help.

[@TheCurseofGatau]

As a former Kindergarten teacher - this is accurate representation.

[@williampulfer-melville8536]

Obviously they weren't as ugly as the kindergarteners in this movie

[@Window4503]

@@williampulfer-melville8536mmm….

[@pdc7227]

teacher getting pregnant mid sem is to true

[@ivanbluecool]

Saw this movie just as a thing to put on with my nephews but just hearing the dialogue in the first minutes got me interested then laughing as it kept being funny. It was a fun time to watch and I'll definitely see it again soon

[@BR33ZYBOY]

I watched part of this movie while having a horrible fever. Throughout the day I couldn’t do ANYTHING because my head hurt so badly yet this film was just SO amazing😅

[@BasementDweller_]

Leo felt like a movie that came out years ago and we’re all nostalgic for it.

[@j-sant-animations8105]

I was expecting an adventure where Leo does escape but realize hes most comfortable where hes always been, one of those "dont take what you have for granted.". But making him grow to love the kids was a fun twist

[@undyingUmbrage413]

I was worried at the beginning, going in completely blind, but I was very surprised by it. The lesson to treat kids like human beings and take their problems seriously was one I didn't anticipate, and it's so interesting and refreshing to see coming from the perspective of the older character who doesn't take kids seriously rather than a kid who isn't being taken seriously. I actually quite love the scene where the kid explains to him that crying is good. I think you missed the point; it wasn't that Leo couldn't teach her, but she just so happened to be able to teach herself. It was that she was always capable of teaching herself, and didn't need a lesson. She just needed someone to spend quality time with her. I think it's a wonderful inclusion.

[@TayoEXE]

You know, I feel like the internet has made me so suspicious and cynical of all adults' motives for helping kids. It was honestly very refreshing to a see a grandfather figure who was really trying to make a difference in these kids' lives by taking an active interest in helping them explore, cope with, and even grow from their fears. Like, it's somewhat simple but so effective as an animation because what's so intimidating about a lizard? You are able to focus on an old character who is just trying to help children as a result. It made me even realize a few things that I need to watch out as a parent myself so that my own child doesn't feel like they have to bottle up all their fears in front of me either.

[@philtkaswahl2124]

Adam Sandler is one of those guys who absolutely has potential to be a better regarded serious actor-like his acting in _Punch Drunk Love,_ which even his most vicious critics praised him for-but he has a comfort niche that he rarely ventures out of.

[@WarlockInTraining]

The dont cry scene was genius. It showed Leo was fallible and not perfect and learn from her in a way as he learn to cry himself in the end of the film if you remember.

[@KatVWine]

The line "im just glad im still here" hit me very hard emotionally. I absolutely love this movie.

[@Zedrapazia]

This movie was lovely, I was surprised when I first saw the trailer and how interesting it seemed. Glad it really kept up with the first impression :)

[@huntercool2232]

I love a movie showing that even kids today have problems and always will, and shows how they can be solved. It’s refreshing and gives me hope for future generations!

[@danielgibbons1356]

Eyyy I worked on this film! So happy to see everyone enjoy as much as we did while making it :) The whole team and animal logic is so proud ❤

[@Lutfi-by3hc]

when they start listing the stereotypical kids so accurately (popular kid, nerd, funny kid, etc) it pulls soo many nostalgic school memories

[@Velvet_kangaroo]

Ok but the gag where squirtle tells the bully how baby turtles are made was genuinely hilarious

[@dariogaelreyes7534]

Ngl, Leo made me laugh more than I thought I would.

[@madmaxiemartialartsnerd485]

I think one reason this movie hits so hard is the fact adam sandler is a genuine family man and most likely has a soft spot for children due to the fact he is a father. I find some of his best writing moments to be when he focuses on family and unity.

[@katiehowell2537]

His daughters voice the popular girl and the talkative girl

[@giorgiusgiorgio]

I stopped right in the 9:44 minute mark when you put the spoilers alert - gonna watch this. Thanks man! Hooked with the review, new sub here!!!

[@giorgiusgiorgio]

Finished the movie with my gf. Genuine laughs, thanks

[@ragercarnage8609]

I really like the premise for this movie of the old class pet, going around helping students with their insecurities. It’s not done the best here, but I do hope it inspires someone else to make it again.

[@LUC1D1TI_]

8:51 "Im just glad im still here" bro... that one sentence hits DEEP like REEEEEEEEEEEEAL DEEP

[@TheGreatVoicemancer]

I will forever remember that an Adam Sandler made me emotional

[@am2382]

Adam Sandler making something funny for once in his life is certainly a scientific anomaly.

[@maniacalcoast2742]

hm, this statement calls for revision

[@picklejuice69xxx39]

He's done funny stuff. But he just prefers to fuck around when making movies.

[@____Carnage____]

That’s a little harsh dontcha think?

[@sinklar7946]

I thought Big Daddy and Mr. Deeds were both funny while being balanced with heartfelt moments, but admittedly his best comedic work is long behind him.

[@L_HD]

Bro really trying to say Happy Gilmore isn't funny

[@watchforever1724]

Pretty enjoyable movie seen this before everyone talked about it online

[@saborevolutionarychief6458]

So the crying scene I honestly believed that Leo didn’t actually know that crying is sometimes a good thing. Especially with the beginning scene, it seemed like he and Squirtle were firm believers that “crying makes you weak.” So when the girl does end up explaining to Leo, he was happy to listen and eventually learned that it’s okay to cry. Leo even cries towards the end and reassures the same girl that crying did actually feel good.

[@Bazoonk337]

8:51 I love this too! In my opinion I think this is how almost every adult feels. I’m 20 and I always wish I was a kid again and when Leo said that line it made me realize that as long as I’m still here living I’m okay :) This film I can relate to, not Wish XD

[@namelessnavnls8060]

I stumbled across this movie by complete accident one day while looking through netflix.. And it really did surprise me. Sure, it was cheesy with the constant and often unnecessary musical numbers, but its core and characters are solid. That's what really counts and no movie is ever gonna be perfect.

[@zoltanpecsi6034]

we picked this movie to watch while having lunch, we thought we don't really have to pay attention to it. it turned out to be so good, we just ate and watched, no coversations, no phone checkings whatsoever. this movie surprised me

[@Scarface2295OG]

I watched this the day it came out and was blown away. Ive made everyone around me watch it

[@benjaminwalters2188]

Fun fact tuataras have a third eye on top of their heads it is only used for sensing light it's located right between the two main eyes in the middle of their head And also the tuatara is part of the 6 main group of reptiles 1. crocodilians 2. snakes 3. Lizards 4. Turtles and tortoises 5. Tuataras 6. Birds

[@BSwims777]

It’s been my dream since I was a kid to be a teacher. The way they handle the poor substitute literally made me burst into tears. LOVED this movie.

[@weybye91]

Sandler's animated movies, especially the newer ones, hotel Transylvania and this one, have good lessons in them

[@waccozacotobacco2468]

Yo I didn't realise Leo was a Tuatara. And that Steve pronounced it properly. Tuatara's are native to NZ and are similar to Crocodiles, as their living dinosaurs. And being a kiwi myself, I love this

[@PDAF17]

There's only ONE animated movie out there that tops this - and a movie that Disney did not deserve. Also on Netflix by the way. The movie is called Nimona. Originally a Blue Sky Studios production, after Blue Sky closed, production on Nimona was cancelled all together. Netflix and Annapurna Pictures picked up the movie, teamed up with DNEG Animation to finish it up, and the finished product is something I think you'll enjoy, Steve. Really interested to hear your thoughts on it! EDIT: I am not going to argue with anybody's opinion. If somebody enjoys Leo more than Nimona, I can totally respect their opinion. It's their opinion, I can't change their minds.

[@Anime_theatre_lover]

I actually saw Nimona over the summer. It was so good.

[@joemama1132]

ngl i liked Leo more than Nimona, but thats just my opinion

[@darwincity]

Are you forgetting the Boy and the Heron?

[@checkchessy2978]

​@@darwincityit has nothing to do with the current train if though, as it is not an occidental movie, neither a Netflix movie nor a Disney movie... We are not comparing every recent animated movie

[@joemama1132]

@@darwincity that doesnt count, Ghibli is in a league of its own that doesn't even count it as movies, its immediately a masterpiece

[@dr.virus1295]

Unbelievable, an animated movie from Hollywood's manchild is BETTER than Disney's 100 Year Anniversary movie. From just that alone, I'm watching this.

[@JohnSmith-qg2bp]

How bout an original comment instead of copy and pasting everyone else 🙄🙄

[@firecrakerj3312]

@@JohnSmith-qg2bpIt’s slowly becoming the new “It’s Morbin time.”

[@inannaenigma9391]

Puss n Boots: The Last Wish, Nimona, Leo, and soon The Boy and The Heron. Disney should take notice-these animated movies have absolutely OWNED them.

[@mistingwolf]

I just watched this last night. Really surprised me how good it was! The kindergarteners had me giggling every time they were on screen. Cool that they picked a tuatara, one of the coolest reptiles! Basically unchanged since dinosaur times.

[@thatswhatshesaid2777]

Actually, while the family the Tuatara belongs to (the Rhynchocephalians) does go all the way back to dinosaur times, the Tuatara itself is actually from the Miocene. It’s still cool. By the way, how did this school manage to find a New Zealand reptile for their pet?!

[@mistingwolf]

@@thatswhatshesaid2777 Today I learned a thing. Thanks! I was wondering that, too. Aren't tuataras specifically banned from being a pet? Must have been illegally gotten. o.o (or just bad research on the creator's end, lol)

[@sakuraryuji01]

⁠@@mistingwolf this lizard was taken in since 1949. It was likely gifted to the school or such ban didn’t exist yet and to return Leo back now would be terrible as they have lived in captivity for so long.

[@delta8646]

I'm actually psyched that this movie is getting attention cuz my cousin (although a more minor character) voice acted in it and we watched it the day it came out just to see his character.

[@TheCommenterDragon]

And to think "Leo" is literally the 2nd movie where Adam Sandler voices a talking animal. Because the only other time he did that was when he voiced a talking monkey in Kevin James's "Zoo Keeper." And he used that exact same voice for the monkey as well.

[@williampulfer-melville8536]

A movie which had Sylvester Stalone as a Lion who is grateful to Kevin James's character for being the best zookeeper. Though I wish their were Kangaroos in that movie than we could have has Hugh Jackman as a Kangaroo at the Zoo

[@imaginationanimations1508]

I saw this yesterday. what a gem. this single movie taught me lessons I thought I already knew. anyone who hasn't watched needs to watch it. 1000% recommend

[@Justlibing010]

This movie was actually very funny and I almost cried at some points. I felt so many emotions while watching this. Sadness, anger (at the turtle), thankfulness (for the turtle) sadness, etc. great movie.

[@a_bit_n00bish]

I’m so glad that Leo surpassed Wish, and Adam Sandler is finally getting the appreciation he deserves

[@jaydengreenberg9618]

Imagine how embarising it is that a movie celebrating the 100th anniversary of the most successful animation studio is getting beaten by a "Singing Lizard Therapist".

[@brajeshsingh2391]

Adam was superb in the movie. You can understand its him speaking for the lizard and yet its so perfect like that is how an old lizard would speak if he could speak. Very well supported by the old teacher. I do not know who did the voice for her and the turtle. And the animation is good. Very well done.

[@nudimane_]

I had randomly stumbled across this movie when finding something to watch, which admittedly I didn't even realize Adam Sandler was Leo (I'm not the best at recognizing actors lol), I wasnt expecting this to be a very quality movie, but it does have some genuinely good heartfelt moments and lessons. Though that scene where he repeatedly insulted the kid for crying, I genuinely felt attacked by that aha.. (I do be having some of that childhood trauma) Overall, I was surprised by how good this movie is

[@aaron_osborne]

I quite enjoyed it. Some adult humor with family fun sprinkled in. The lullaby was a great laugh.

[@mathieuleader8601]

Hearing Leo's voice makes me want Adam Sandler guest star as Teddy's dad on Bobs Burgers

[@hamy2456]

remember just putting this on and not expecting much but honestly loved it and showed it to a few friends.

[@zaidnail3544]

11:12 that actually made me laugh so hard.

[@robinkholmes7127]

The textures and animation looks great

[@jollyco-operation]

As Adam Sandler, I can confirm I am indeed a chameleon.

[@whoevertf]

First time I've stopped to avoid spoilers. This looks like such a great one. Thanks, Steve. Will be back to finish after watching.

[@shamargentle5801]

This movie was surprisingly good I really enjoyed it. The movie is better than many modern Disney movies

[@artbyjuwecurfew1896]

just watch this last sunday... i love it very light hearted and funny. specialy the kidrgrdn

[@wilsonbraunschweig4348]

I loved this movie it was so funny and heart warming to the point where this feels more like a movie kids should watch instead of wish

[@concretel10n]

I'm glad Adam's back in something relatively decent - I think he has a surprising amount of depth, particularly in the heartfelt areas.

[@SpecialKatherine10]

This is a movie I’ll definitely watch before Christmas great review as always Steve. Just watched the movie it was really great. Whenever I see a video of yours it makes my day more brilliant. I completely recommend Code Lyoko next , Steve and what are your thoughts on the show? For me it was a great show from my childhood and even today as an adult from the characters, the plot, the animation including in Lyoko and the music including the theme tune it never gets old 🙂

[@ayceeonethirty]

This just randomly appeared on my feed but I had to drop a sub cause I love how you covered it. Made me wanna give a watch even though I despise musicals. I wanna eventually write my own movies/tv stuff when I finish rapping and so I like studying stuff like this. The design they used for Leo actually makes him look cute and sympathetic, matches the weird voice Sandler chose. Things like that are weird little choices most people don't notice.

[@fritzyboi6390]

Imagine being a hundred year old animation studio that has dominated the media for decades, only to be beaten by an Adam Sandler movie on your hundredth anniversary

[@ggodd1080]

I liked the kids coming to their own conclusion and apologizing. It felt like character growth and the kids using what they had been taught from. Leo

[@star-k]

As a parent, this movie has so much rewatch potential and enjoyability. My daughter is obsessed with it. And I noticed another background gag each time I have to sit through it. 👍 A great movie 🍿

[@skellyBones6910]

I love the fact that the drone in this movie has so much character, it really could be friends with Wall-E

[@tannertaylor9432]

Adam Sandler just comes out every 3 years, makes an absolute masterpiece and then disappears again

[@pulverize3]

The way the film portrayed kindergarteners is exactly how i see them.

[@charizardfan1017]

Sad fact: the Tuataras are actually the last surviving members of rhynchocephalia with most of them dying out at the end of the Cretaceous period along with the non-avian dinosaurs

[@sadraccoonboy]

Not a ton can get me to have a sudden out loud burst of laughter but the cut to the drone in the bathrobe looking out the window absolutely got me 😭 I love the drone so much

[@thenerdbeast7375]

Also if he were a 70+ year old iguana, he'd probably be nearly as big as the kids in his class as the males get pretty big and never stop growing.

[@TrilobiteTerror]

The one parent (who mistakenly thought they only live to about 75) also specifically said Leo was a tuatara.

[@The_schboinger]

Okay but there’s so much product placement in this movie

[@lizbeffers4761]

I really enjoyed this film, I knew it would be interesting watching the first trailer. My only nitpick is I wish Leo WOULD have died in the end. I get it, it's a kids movie at its core, but I feel like if he had passed it would have tied a bow around several themes in the movie. The kids learning to move forward, Leo making an impact, Squirtle needing to take up the torch and thus becoming selfless. In a weird way I felt cheated with how it ended, but I also understand that it might be a little uncomfortable for kids if it ended that way. I'm really shocked that Adam Sandler was able to get me in my feels while being an arthritic talking reptile, but I guess there's new suprises every day!

[@inspireddobie3746]

I think the reason why this movie was favored more than Wish was because the story just felt DIFFERENT. Everything from Disney these days feels bland, lazy, and only made for profit with the same old plot.

[@huntercool2232]

When they rhymed “Santa Clause” with “Menopause” in one song, that’s when I knew this was the best movie to ever exist.

[@mrfirestar9604]

Such a good film the drone and the little kids just break me they so funny