Flora & Ulysses

Name: Flora & Ulysses
Genre: Adventure, Comedy, Family
Released: February 19, 2021
Duration: 95 min
Rating: 62
Cast: Alyson Hannigan, Anna Deavere Smith, Ben Schwartz, Benjamin Evan Ainsworth, Bobby Moynihan

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Movie Details & Credits

Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures | Release Date (Streaming): February 19, 2021 | PG

Starring: Alyson Hannigan, Anna Deavere Smith, Ben Schwartz, Benjamin Evan Ainsworth, Bobby Moynihan, Christine Lee, Craig Haas, Danny Pudi, Darien Martin, Emma Oliver, John Kassir, Kate Micucci, Matilda Lawler, Nancy Robertson

Summary: 10-year-old Flora is an avid comic book fan and a self-avowed cynic, whose parents have recently separated. After rescuing a squirrel she names Ulysses, Flora is amazed to discover he possesses unique superhero powers, which take them on an adventure of humorous complications that ultimately change Flora's life--and her outlook--forever.10-year-old Flora is an avid comic book fan and a self-avowed cynic, whose parents have recently separated. After rescuing a squirrel she names Ulysses, Flora is amazed to discover he possesses unique superhero powers, which take them on an adventure of humorous complications that ultimately change Flora's life--and her outlook--forever. Based on the Newbery Award-winning book.… Expand

Director: Lena Khan

Genre(s): Adventure, Comedy, Family

Rating: PG

Runtime: 95 min

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RogerEbert.com Nell Minow

Feb 18, 2021

The superhero power of this movie comes from its endearingly offbeat characters, goofy humor, and gentle insights about finding optimism even when things go wrong. Read full review

Maya Phillips

Feb 18, 2021

Flora & Ulysses veers close to falling into the trap of cheesiness that kids’ movies of this genre often find themselves in, but miraculously never does. In fact, this hopeful comedy, in showing how a twitchy-tailed hero can change a family, lifts off and flies. Read full review

IndieWire Kate Erbland

Feb 17, 2021

We can’t all have a supeheroic squirrel to help find our own purposes in life, but Flora & Ulysses posits that we don’t need one — just a willingness to welcome their special kind of magic, in whatever shape it may take. Cynics, beware, “Flora & Ulysses” is coming for you. Read full review

Peter Debruge

Feb 17, 2021

Pudi plays officer Miller like one of the cocky cops from “Reno 911!” laughably tough-acting behind his tinted aviator specs. He’s effectively a human cartoon character in a movie that’s most appealing when it shifts over to hand-drawn comic frames, and silly as much of the mayhem is, Khan deserves credit for translating such slapstick to live action. Read full review

Stephen Whitty

Feb 17, 2021

As a brief, brightly-coloured, virtual babysitter – lasting just long enough to keep the children diverted while you check in and out of that last Zoom meeting, and get dinner on the table – it dutifully fulfills its obligations. But anyone looking for much beyond that in this tale of a flying squirrel – well, they’d have to be nuts. Read full review

The Film Stage Jared Mobarak

Feb 17, 2021

That DiCamillo’s original was so funny, weird, and poignant should have been reason enough to hew closer to its brilliance instead of using it as a springboard towards something wholly different underneath its appropriated skin. I’d like to say those unfamiliar with the source will fare better, but the film’s homogenized narrative renders it inert regardless. Read full review

Mae Abdulbaki

Feb 25, 2021

Flora & Ulysses has all of the right ingredients, but falls short of bringing them all together, leaving the film an uncharismatic and empty shell. Read full review

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meydianarizki21

Mar 2, 2021

What an engaging surprise
I loved this movie and adore the young actress playing Flora. She is a gem. Adorable and grounded. She lights up the screen. And it's always a joy to see Alyson Hannigagan in anything.

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Happyspelling

Feb 26, 2021

I can't believe this movie is getting such low reviews! It is a very funny and very heartwarming movie, and I think it's a great family movie!

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Kranz

Feb 28, 2021

This was a cute superpower story. The squirrel was cute and the actors were good.
OK i love squirrels!!!

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r96sk

Feb 23, 2021

Bit of a waste, in the end.

'Flora & Ulysses' isn't a bad watch, but it doesn't utilise a cool premise or a strong showing from youngster Matilda Lawler. The latter fairly impressed me, especially early on. Behind her, Ben Schwartz is OK and Alyson Hannigan is, as seemingly always,Bit of a waste, in the end.

'Flora & Ulysses' isn't a bad watch, but it doesn't utilise a cool premise or a strong showing from youngster Matilda Lawler. The latter fairly impressed me, especially early on. Behind her, Ben Schwartz is OK and Alyson Hannigan is, as seemingly always, likeable.

Given how interesting the concept is, the film barely even touches on Ulysses' abilities - when they do, e.g. at the diner, then it is actually nicely created with the effects, slow motion et al. Instead they focus on a familial story, which didn't intrigue me whatsoever. I did like the comic book onscreen graphics, mind.

Perhaps others will find enjoyment with this, fair enough if so. For me, though, it's average and forgettable.… Expand

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JLuis_001

Mar 11, 2021

If you have kids, go for it. Other than that, I can hardly think of reasons for an adult to enjoy this.

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MATM

Feb 20, 2021

The only thing this movie has over a Hallmark channel original is that it has a really good cast, but everything else about it is so terrible, you won't even care that these performers are trying so hard to save this stinker. If you enjoy the Chipmunk movies, you might get a laugh from theThe only thing this movie has over a Hallmark channel original is that it has a really good cast, but everything else about it is so terrible, you won't even care that these performers are trying so hard to save this stinker. If you enjoy the Chipmunk movies, you might get a laugh from the CG squirrel antics. I give it a D - Just don’t bother… Expand

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DWalla

Feb 19, 2021

First 20 minutes are interesting. But all characters are pretty much two dimensional. Definitely not a show with much depth. And for those who ask “who expects depth in a kids show?” I would respond that there are numerous kids shows with solid depth and interesting characters. But thisFirst 20 minutes are interesting. But all characters are pretty much two dimensional. Definitely not a show with much depth. And for those who ask “who expects depth in a kids show?” I would respond that there are numerous kids shows with solid depth and interesting characters. But this isn’t one of them.… Expand

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