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Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 35 Ratings

  • Starring: Daniel Tay, Jon Stewart, Judi Dench
  • Summary: Legend tells of three magic diamonds that, if in the wrong hands, can be united to create a force powerful enough to freeze the sun. When the evil sorcerer Zeebad (Stewart) escapes from his ancient prison, he vows to exact revenge by deep-freezing the earth forever. Determined to save the world, a fellowship of four unlikely heroes band together to foil Zeebad's villainous plot. Led by the candy-loving mutt Doogal (Tay), friends Dylan (Fallon), Brian (Macy) and Ermintrude (Goldberg) all embark on an epic adventure to save the world. (Weinstein Company) Expand
Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 14
  2. Negative: 10 out of 14
  1. Reviewed by: Ken Fox
    75
    The original English scripts certainly were peppered with sly, topical asides aimed squarely at adults. Paul Bassett Davies' updated screenplay attempts to follow suit, but what passes for topical these days is pretty much limited to industry inside jokes and constant allusions other movies. Thankfully, the animation itself is thoroughly inspired.
  2. Reviewed by: Jason Anderson
    50
    The slapdash dialogue and smug vocal talent -- even the presence of the much-loved host of "The Daily Show" is wearying -- detract from the visual appeal of the most energetic sequences (like a raucous train chase) and what's left of Danot's designs.
  3. A dreadful animated movie stuffed with bad puns and little internal logic. More dangerous than the world icing over is the danger of eyeballs rolling back into the heads of parents accompanying kids to this.
  4. Reviewed by: Neil Genzlinger
    30
    An animated clunker.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 19
  2. Negative: 12 out of 19
  1. a pox on the critics. this movie was totally hilarious!
  2. LindaT.
    8
    I thought it was a far better movie than the critics said it was. Some parts were actually funny.
  3. Overall An OK Movie.. The Voices Need More Effort.. The Plot Is OK... The Movie Is Cute.. Overall 6
  4. AngelR
    3
    Ouch! I was actually embarrassed for Ian McKellen, William H. Macy and Judi Dench for having their voices--and names--attached to this vastly generic disaster. Collapse

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