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- 2023
- PG
- Netflix
- 1 h 38 m
- 2023
- PG
- Netflix
- 1 h 38 m
Summary Having pulled off a death-defying escape from Tweedy’s farm, Ginger has finally found her dream — a peaceful island sanctuary for the whole flock, far from the dangers of the human world. When she and Rocky hatch a little girl called Molly, Ginger’s happy ending seems complete. But back on the mainland the whole of chicken-kind faces a n...
- 2023
- PG
- Netflix
- 1 h 38 m
- 2023
- PG
- Netflix
- 1 h 38 m
Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget
63
6.6
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Summary Having pulled off a death-defying escape from Tweedy’s farm, Ginger has finally found her dream — a peaceful island sanctuary for the whole flock, far from the dangers of the human world. When she and Rocky hatch a little girl called Molly, Ginger’s happy ending seems complete. But back on the mainland the whole of chicken-kind faces a n...
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Metascore
Generally Favorable
Based on 30 Critic Reviews
63
53% Positive
16 Reviews
16 Reviews
43% Mixed
13 Reviews
13 Reviews
3% Negative
1 Review
1 Review
Metascore
Generally Favorable
Based on 30 Critic Reviews
63
53% Positive
16 Reviews
16 Reviews
43% Mixed
13 Reviews
13 Reviews
3% Negative
1 Review
1 Review
It’s hard not to smile as Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget wraps things up, even if said smile comes unexpectedly; admittedly, this is the sort of surprising delight that serves to both remind an audience why the original remains such a gem while acting as a worthy successor.
Silly, witty, extremely British — this is a family film made with a very Aardman-y kind of craft and care. A good egg.
User Score
Generally Favorable
Based on 43 User Ratings
6.6
53% Positive
23 Ratings
23 Ratings
37% Mixed
16 Ratings
16 Ratings
9% Negative
4 Ratings
4 Ratings
User Score
Generally Favorable
Based on 43 User Ratings
6.6
53% Positive
23 Ratings
23 Ratings
37% Mixed
16 Ratings
16 Ratings
9% Negative
4 Ratings
4 Ratings
Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget is baggier than the original, not as funny, and it drags in parts and is on the whole less memorable. But dammit, it’s still fun, and that’s ultimately what matters.
A lack of ambition, just-off comic timing, and inferior world-building keep this bird from flying, despite there being just enough bits that work to make it worth a look, especially if you forget who made it.
Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget may not quite rise to its predecessor’s level, but if this is the closest Aardman ever comes to selling out then, well, there’s still hope for animation’s future.
Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget isn’t a bad movie; it’s just an unnecessary one. Whoever thought audiences would be clamoring for the sequel to a 23-year-old film with such a satisfying ending to its story must have been out of their clucking mind.
Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget is something sadder than the worst movie of 2023. It is the year’s most disappointing.
The effort to justify this sequel is notable for the humor that characterized the 2000 version. It may not be one of the best animated films of 2023 but the 100 minutes of duration are not ultimately wasted.
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The original Chicken Run, while far from perfect, was always a favorite of mine from my childhood, at least from Dreamworks' catalogue. It was a fun prison break movie that was delightfully British and a good time all around. It also set into motion my love of Aardman's films, and to this day it's remained one of my favorite film companies. So you can imagine when I heard the sequel got announced, it was...A bit conflicting for me, but I didn't decry it immediately. Aardman has done well with long running franchises, even with considerable gaps between releases; I mean, everyone loves Wallace & Gromit! Unfortunately, Dawn of the Nugget wasn't the grand return I was hoping for. It wasn't bad- Hell, I'd still call it good! Aardman's, even at their worst, are still delightfully, likable, and fun, and the movie is arguably their best LOOKING film to date! But the writing itself is far less ambitious and a whole lot more cluttered. There's so many pointless characters in this movie you can straight up remove from the script with zero loss. Also Zachary Levi is a REAL BAD voice actor! Its SUPER noticeable, especially when literally EVERYONE ELSE is doing a good job and yet HE'S one of the leads! But like I said, the movie is gorgeous, the jokes are solid and made me laugh a couple of times, the villains are fun, the story itself as an espionage flick while significantly less engaging at least does have some good ideas. This is a perfectly watchable movie, but GOD I wanted so, so much more!
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Dawn of the Nugget is a title that doesn't make sense in the content of the story, but this is a good animated movie that is maybe a bit too long and boring in its concept.
The first movie of Chicken Run is better than this one, I kind of find this movie to be a bit boring and nonsensical.
I understand that this is an animation and not everything needs to make sense, it's just some aspects of the film do not help in making it feel like a purely quality film.
The story is very stretched, and the plot and pace are impeccable, It feels like a 3-hour movie, I had to finish this movie over two sessions.
I will give this one a safe 6/10, it is better than Nimona, but is it enjoyable for kids? I wouldn't think so because it lacks excitement and elements that would keep the audience watching.
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Production Company
Aardman Animations,
Netflix Animation,
Pathé
Release Date Dec 8, 2023
Duration 1 h 38 m
Rating PG
Tagline This time, they're breaking in!
Awards
Annie Awards
• 2 Nominations
Visual Effects Society Awards
• 2 Nominations
ReFrame
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination
