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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Paramount Pictures | Release Date: March 7, 2014 | PG

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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Stephen Whitty

Mar 7, 2014

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

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

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

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 But the multi-layered historical references designed to be adroitly wry are a trickier gambit.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

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

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

7 of 13 users found this helpful76

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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danielward7

Oct 30, 2014

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Mr Peabody (or if you’re a young Sherman, Peababba) and Sherman is an amazing animation directed by Rob Minkoff. It’s about an intelligent dog that adopts a boy and travels not only the world together, but travel in time to different historical eras like Egypt. Sherman goes to school for the first time and gets into a fight with a girl called Penny. Sherman bites her in defence and Penny and her parents are forced to Mr. Peabody's place to get along and see if he has a suitable environment for Sherman.
The main story begins when Sherman shows Penny the Way Back. They go to Egypt and Penny stays there. So Mr Peabody is forced to go there to retrieve Penny.
Peabody and Sherman retrieve Penny and they are forced to Florence, Italy as the Way Back runs out of power. They go to Leonardo for help and send them on their way. They then encounter a black hole and are forced into the Trojan War. After an attempt to save Penny, Peabody goes over a cliff with the wooden Trojan. Sherman and Penny think Mr. Peabody dies so they continue back to present time; however they create a hole in time. As there are doubles of Sherman, Mr. Peabody finds his own way back (He didn't die). So time forces both of the Sherman's together and the Peabody's. The sky opens up and all of the historical people (Abraham Lincoln, Einstein and more). By travelling so fast into the past, they finally reset the present and everything goes back to normal.
This animation is great for both kids and adults. And the huge amount of puns make this animation very enjoyable to watch and the historical moments that kids may not be able to relate to make it very enjoyable for the adults as well. It is very entertaining and worth the money to buy. To me it’s one of those movies that can be watched over and over again. Sure the puns and jokes may be old, however they were used wisely and at the right time. Minkoff does use well known historical events, however movies aren't always meant for educational purposes, nor detailed events, however during this film it would give children knowledge of certain events that have happened in our past. And for a child, all they really need to know is the basics and that it actually happened, which Minkoff has done with creativity and in an entertaining way. I've always enjoyed watching animations, and when i watched this one it become my favourite. The movie focused on the father-son relationship between Peabody and Sherman, and this was consistent throughout the film. It showed the relationship difficulties throughout, which gave some viewers something to relate to. In a way it was a bit like Brave in the sense of relationships of the characters, how Merida and her mother had different opinions and difficulties to overcome. All round this was a very entertaining movie and every minute was enjoyable.… Expand

1 of 1 users found this helpful10

homer4president

Mar 29, 2015

Mr. Peabody & Sherman is a fun family film, one with fun voice performances and a good heart. Its nowhere near Dreamwork's Animation best film, but it proves they still have that magic touch.

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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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TheCoolGuy99

Apr 10, 2014

The only thing matters from Mr. Peabody and Sherman is the use of a fatter-son relationship which is attractive and meaningful because it deals with serious matter that adults will Ike it. For humor well it's funny and fast-paced but for the plot -- it's weak in comparison of Dreamworks'The only thing matters from Mr. Peabody and Sherman is the use of a fatter-son relationship which is attractive and meaningful because it deals with serious matter that adults will Ike it. For humor well it's funny and fast-paced but for the plot -- it's weak in comparison of Dreamworks' creative works yet like 2010's How to Train Your Dragon and 2001's Shrek.… Expand

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sandutter

Mar 24, 2014

I usually like animated films - love the Pixar stuff for example - but this thing is just too boring. It's very shallow and (I hate to use the word) cliché. Yes, I know it's a kind of father-son relation problematics in the center of the story, and there is definitely nothing wrong withI usually like animated films - love the Pixar stuff for example - but this thing is just too boring. It's very shallow and (I hate to use the word) cliché. Yes, I know it's a kind of father-son relation problematics in the center of the story, and there is definitely nothing wrong with that, it's just so underdeveloped and unimaginative. The animation is also very flat. The strong emotions in the story are not portrayed in a good way, and the characters are kind of stock-material on steroids: the ultra-evil Ms Grunion, the bullying Penny, the innocent nerd Sherman, the too-wellmeaning father and so on. And it is not funny. It isn't. At all. Dont' see it. Dont' buy it. Support good animation from Pixar and Studio Ghibli instead.… Collapse… Expand

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