Mr. Peabody & Sherman

Name: Mr. Peabody & Sherman
Genre: Adventure, Sci-Fi, Comedy, Animation, Family
Released: March 7, 2014
Duration: 92 min
Rating: 59
Cast: Allison Janney, Leslie Mann, Max Charles, Mel Brooks, Stephen Colbert

2014

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MR. PEABODY & SHERMAN

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Movie Details & Credits

Paramount Pictures | Release Date: March 7, 2014

Starring: Allison Janney, Leslie Mann, Max Charles, Mel Brooks, Stephen Colbert, Stephen Tobolowsky, Ty Burrell

Summary: Using his ingenious invention, the WABAC machine, Mr. Peabody and his adopted boy Sherman hurtle back in time to experience world-changing events first-hand and interact with some of the greatest characters of all time. They find themselves in a race to repair history and save the future.

Director: Rob Minkoff

Genre(s): Adventure, Sci-Fi, Comedy, Animation, Family

Rating: PG

Runtime: 92 min

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Portland Oregonian - Stephen Whitty

Mar 7, 2014

The film also has the original show's spirit and some of its old-fashioned charm. Read full review

New York Post - Lou Lumenick

Mar 6, 2014

Loaded with improbable cultural references (Sherman totes a Stephen Hawking lunchbox and uses words like “eponymous”), I fear Mr. Peabody and Sherman may be a bit too brainy to fully connect with contemporary movie audiences. Read full review

Philadelphia Inquirer - Steven Rea

Mar 7, 2014

Has a cool, midcentury-modern look (dog and boy live in a populuxe Manhattan penthouse) and a voice cast that may not be A-list but fits the bill nicely. Read full review

The Guardian - Peter Bradshaw

Feb 6, 2014

It's a headspinningly wacky premise, and it takes a little while for the audience to get up to speed, but once this is achieved, there's an awful lot of unexpected fun to be had, boasting zany adventures with various historical figures. Read full review

Los Angeles Times - Betsy Sharkey

Mar 6, 2014

The animation style mirrors the original, which is simple in an appealing way. It is particularly effective in the action sequences, which make the most of animation's ability to create a playful reality. But the multi-layered historical references designed to be adroitly wry are a trickier gambit. Read full review

The A.V. Club - Kevin McFarland

Mar 5, 2014

Unlike the whimsical, slapstick-driven shorts on which it’s based, this feature-length adaptation adds an obligatory emotional arc that feels at odds with the zany spirit of historical time-travel tales. Read full review

Washington Post - Michael O'Sullivan

Mar 6, 2014

By visual standards alone, the characters, rendered in eye-popping 3-D, resemble nothing so much as Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade floats. They’re just as lifeless and inexpressive, too. Read full review

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Jraptor59

Mar 10, 2014

I am not sure what drugs the reviewers are on. This movie is funny, clever and appropriate for both adults and children. Perhaps the "high brow" humor went over some of their heads? You really can't tell whats going to happen next, something highly unusual in 80% the formulaic kids moviesI am not sure what drugs the reviewers are on. This movie is funny, clever and appropriate for both adults and children. Perhaps the "high brow" humor went over some of their heads? You really can't tell whats going to happen next, something highly unusual in 80% the formulaic kids movies and cartoons they show today.
I love this movie and intend to purchase it when it comes out. I watched the original 60's version when I was a kid and it was a great tribute.… Expand

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DredSov

Mar 17, 2014

I can't believe any of the negative reviews from Critics and the Users or that they saw the same film I did. I can sum up the film with two words: "Absolutely Brilliant"! It is clever, intelligent, and hilarious. If I live long enough, I'm willing to bet that it will beat my record ofI can't believe any of the negative reviews from Critics and the Users or that they saw the same film I did. I can sum up the film with two words: "Absolutely Brilliant"! It is clever, intelligent, and hilarious. If I live long enough, I'm willing to bet that it will beat my record of seeing "Fantasia" 24 times on the big screen. "Frozen" was OK -- "Mr. Peabody & Sherman" was magnificent!… Expand

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jhmcdonald

Jun 4, 2014

I had no idea what to expect with this movie when we walked into the theater. I picked it because my four year-old loves dogs. I could not have picked a better show! It was fun for the whole family. I'm not sure if the four year-old, eight year-old or adults we were with enjoyed it more. TheI had no idea what to expect with this movie when we walked into the theater. I picked it because my four year-old loves dogs. I could not have picked a better show! It was fun for the whole family. I'm not sure if the four year-old, eight year-old or adults we were with enjoyed it more. The movie was fast paced and it kept all of our attention the entire time. The humor in the movie was great for adults and kids. This one was definitely worth the price of admission and I'm quite certain we will be watching this one again at home.… Expand

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Movie1997

Mar 15, 2014

This colorful and interesting animated adventure reminded me of old school DreamWorks films such as "Shrek 1 & 2" "Madagascar" and "Over the Hedge". While it may not be as great as those classic's, it does however provide an intellectual and education value throughout some dumb and chessyThis colorful and interesting animated adventure reminded me of old school DreamWorks films such as "Shrek 1 & 2" "Madagascar" and "Over the Hedge". While it may not be as great as those classic's, it does however provide an intellectual and education value throughout some dumb and chessy moments. Overall, it's a fun and somewhat education animated film that never truly takes itself completely seriously and stupidly. I give it a B!… Expand

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foxgrove

Mar 7, 2014

Mr Peabody and Sherman is a really enjoyable entertainment, but one does wonder as to what type of audience it is aimed at and who will get the most from it. Adults will probably benefit from the sophisticated screenplay which is steeped in historical and cinematic references, but these willMr Peabody and Sherman is a really enjoyable entertainment, but one does wonder as to what type of audience it is aimed at and who will get the most from it. Adults will probably benefit from the sophisticated screenplay which is steeped in historical and cinematic references, but these will probably go over the heads of the average 20 year old let alone kids under 10. Children will be able to appreciate and enjoy the archaic action and cute characters, and also be more forgiving of all the nonsense taking place in the final 20 minutes. The animation is everything we have come to expect, and Florence looks almost as lovely here as it did in 'A Room with a View'. Gags about 'Spartacus' and 'The Runaway Bride' hit there mark and the whole film regularly amuses.… Expand

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TVJerry

Mar 18, 2014

If you watched the Rocky & Bullwinkle show, you'll remember this duo. If not, Mr. Peabody is a genius inventor, who's also a dog and Sherman is his human son. They travel thru time in the WABAC machine, but things go awry when Sherman takes a trip on his own. This spunky animated adventureIf you watched the Rocky & Bullwinkle show, you'll remember this duo. If not, Mr. Peabody is a genius inventor, who's also a dog and Sherman is his human son. They travel thru time in the WABAC machine, but things go awry when Sherman takes a trip on his own. This spunky animated adventure keeps a zippy pace and relies on fun with puns for most of the laffs. Visually, it's colorful, but none of the characters are especially clever or wacky. While there's a spirited energy and humor that appeals on an intellectual level, nothing about the film is outstanding.… Expand

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Kooledud

May 20, 2015

Everything was bad! Jokes fell flat, it was confusing (Example: When Sherman was flying, Mr. Peabody tells Sherman that he did not know how to fly, then all out of no where, he did not know how to fly. Pretty weak if it was a joke. *Sigh*), even i think they got most history wrong, and theEverything was bad! Jokes fell flat, it was confusing (Example: When Sherman was flying, Mr. Peabody tells Sherman that he did not know how to fly, then all out of no where, he did not know how to fly. Pretty weak if it was a joke. *Sigh*), even i think they got most history wrong, and the animation was kind of an issue. I think Meet The Robinsons ruined this movie. A total waist of money *-_-*.… Expand

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