Early Man

Name: Early Man
Genre: Adventure, Fantasy, Comedy, Animation, Family
Released: February 16, 2018
Duration: 89 min
Rating: 68
Cast: Eddie Redmayne, Gina Yashere, Johnny Vegas, Kayvan Novak, Kevin Matadeen

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Lionsgate | Release Date: February 16, 2018 | PG

Starring: Eddie Redmayne, Gina Yashere, Johnny Vegas, Kayvan Novak, Kevin Matadeen, Maisie Williams, Mark Williams, Miriam Margolyes, Nick Park, Richard Ayoade, Rob Brydon, Selina Griffiths, Simon Greenall, Timothy Spall, Tom Hiddleston

Summary: Set at the dawn of time, when prehistoric creatures roamed the earth, Early Man tells the story of courageous caveman Dug (Eddie Redmayne) and his best friend Hognob as they unite his tribe against a mighty enemy Lord Nooth (Tom Hiddleston) and his Bronze Age City to save their home.

Director: Nick Park

Genre(s): Adventure, Fantasy, Comedy, Animation, Family

Rating: PG

Runtime: 89 min

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A.O. Scott

Feb 15, 2018

The genius of Early Man is that it cannot possibly be spoiled. The animation is foolproof in its combination of ingenuity and obviousness, and the script obliterates the difference between a laugher and a groaner. Read full review

The Guardian Peter Bradshaw

Jan 26, 2018

It’s impossible not to laugh at the inspired silliness and charm of Park’s universe. Early Man is a family film that doesn’t just provide gags for adults and gags for children: it locates the adult’s inner child and the child’s inner adult. It’s a treat. Read full review

RogerEbert.com Matt Zoller Seitz

Feb 16, 2018

What makes Early Man enjoyable is the way Park and his writers detail the heroes' good-natured oafishness and the bad guys' snooty arrogance. Read full review

Vince Mancini

Feb 13, 2018

It’s content to be what it is — a bit of silliness, really. It’s an excuse for goofy slapstick and wordplay. And it’s the rare light fare that can be light without feeling like chintzy gift shop pandering. Read full review

The Playlist Will Ashton

Feb 16, 2018

As beautiful as the picture is, the pleasures of Early Man are fleeting. Aardman’s own high bar isn’t quite reached this time around, and it might be best to temper your expectations. Read full review

Daniel Krupa

Jan 14, 2018

Early Man lacks the warmth and wit of Aardman's best clay creations. Read full review

Alonso Duralde

Jan 14, 2018

There’s a mild chuckle every so often in Early Man...but overall the movie collapses in a heap of familiarity and lackadaisicalness. Park is an animation legend, but even the greats occasionally whiff it. Read full review

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johndoe2014

Feb 25, 2018

This movie is so charming and good natured. Why can't we make more movies like this? Really, there were no references to current popular culture or cheap gags or meanness. Just a fun and funny movie with a great message and all around quality ingredients. This and Paddington were the best soThis movie is so charming and good natured. Why can't we make more movies like this? Really, there were no references to current popular culture or cheap gags or meanness. Just a fun and funny movie with a great message and all around quality ingredients. This and Paddington were the best so far this year. Both from outside the US. Why can't the US make a movie that is sweet and human instead of dumb and gimmicky?… Expand

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goggomobile

May 22, 2018

A fun & charming movie for both kids and adults, a very enjoyable movie especially for the football fans with heaps of the greatest form of comedic expression; puns.

1 of 2 users found this helpful11

DavidWasHere

Feb 16, 2018

This movie is atypical Aardman Animations film. There really isn't anything all that daring other than subverting a trope that if you are familiar with movies you will know what I am talking about. It's a safe movie. But safe doesn't mean that it is terrible. Far from it! There are plenty ofThis movie is atypical Aardman Animations film. There really isn't anything all that daring other than subverting a trope that if you are familiar with movies you will know what I am talking about. It's a safe movie. But safe doesn't mean that it is terrible. Far from it! There are plenty of laughs that both kids and parents can enjoy, or really anyone of any age can enjoy if they aren't a sad sack with no funny bones in their body, their trademark Claymation style still looks fantastic and well crafted in an ever growing 3D CGI animation world, with thumbprints and messing with the scale in all (although there are times that the characters are clearly animated on a green screen and keyed in, taking me out of the movie), and some fantastic voice acting all around, especially from Eddie Redmayne as the cheerful lead Dug and Tom Hiddleston as the ridiculous Frenchman bad guy Lord Nooth. It's not the most original movie in the world, nor will it present something deep with the core story. This movie is basically like a warm blanket. You wrap it around your body and relax in the cozy feeling of warmth around your body.… Expand

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bigturtles10

Apr 8, 2018

I've seen better from these filmakers but this movie was truly enjoyable. It's just good time. It's short of a lot but it's definitely funny. Truly a better then average movie.

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mrdr4gon

Feb 16, 2018

Pleasant enough animation from Nick Park - not quite up to the level of Wallace and Gromit, but decent nonetheless. It's mostly aimed at younger children but there's enough to keep adults engaged for the most part.

2 of 2 users found this helpful20

Compi24

Dec 15, 2018

Even when they're not at the top of their proverbial game, Aardman Animations is still delivering delightfully pleasant cinematic experiences for the whole family. As is the case with most Aardman films, "Early Man" rides high on its meticulously crafted stop-motion stylings and itsEven when they're not at the top of their proverbial game, Aardman Animations is still delivering delightfully pleasant cinematic experiences for the whole family. As is the case with most Aardman films, "Early Man" rides high on its meticulously crafted stop-motion stylings and its kind-hearted comedic approach. This time around however, its the intangibles of the narrative that ultimately make this one of the lesser entries in the animation giant's oeuvre. Indeed, the cliched sports film beats and weaker thematic elements may ultimately render this out into something far less meaningful than desired, but that doesn't mean it's not a fun watch overall.… Expand

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BooyahMedia

Mar 10, 2018

This has to be one of the dumbest movie ever made! I wouldn't recommend this movie to anyone.

1 of 4 users found this helpful13

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