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2016
PG
Lionsgate Films
1 h 28 m

2016
PG
Lionsgate Films
1 h 28 m

Summary A polar bear of many words, Norm’s greatest gripe is simple: there is no room for tourists in the Arctic. But when a maniacal developer threatens to build luxury condos in his own backyard, Norm does what all normal polar bears would do…he heads to New York City to stop it. With a cast of ragtag lemmings at his side, Norm takes on the bi...

Directed By: Trevor Wall, Lisa Ortiz

Written By: Malcolm T. Goldman, Steven Altiere, Daniel Altiere

2016
PG
Lionsgate Films
1 h 28 m

2016
PG
Lionsgate Films
1 h 28 m

Norm of the North

Metascore Generally Unfavorable Based on 18 Critic Reviews

21

User Score Overwhelming Dislike Based on 165 User Ratings

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Summary A polar bear of many words, Norm’s greatest gripe is simple: there is no room for tourists in the Arctic. But when a maniacal developer threatens to build luxury condos in his own backyard, Norm does what all normal polar bears would do…he heads to New York City to stop it. With a cast of ragtag lemmings at his side, Norm takes on the bi...

Directed By: Trevor Wall, Lisa Ortiz

Written By: Malcolm T. Goldman, Steven Altiere, Daniel Altiere

Where to Watch

Critic Reviews

Metascore

Generally Unfavorable Based on 18 Critic Reviews

6% Positive
1 Review

6% Mixed
1 Review

89% Negative
16 Reviews

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Critic Reviews

Metascore

Generally Unfavorable Based on 18 Critic Reviews

6% Positive
1 Review

6% Mixed
1 Review

89% Negative
16 Reviews

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Mixed Reviews
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The Globe and Mail (Toronto)

Jan 15, 2016

Norm of the North will occupy the attention of young audiences while getting a message across to them about the dangers of humans going where they don’t belong. Older audiences are less well served; they’ll just have to grin and bear it.

By Brad Wheeler FULL REVIEW

Los Angeles Times

Jan 14, 2016

While the film, with its preponderance of potty jokes, might placate the very young already primed by boisterous singing chipmunks, older viewers will likely find it all harder to, uh, bear.

By Michael Rechtshaffen FULL REVIEW

User Reviews

User Score

Overwhelming Dislike Based on 165 User Ratings

8% Positive
13 Ratings

8% Mixed
14 Ratings

84% Negative
138 Ratings

All Reviews
Positive Reviews
Mixed Reviews
Negative Reviews

User Reviews

User Score

Overwhelming Dislike Based on 165 User Ratings

8% Positive
13 Ratings

8% Mixed
14 Ratings

84% Negative
138 Ratings

All Reviews
Positive Reviews
Mixed Reviews
Negative Reviews

Jan 31, 2019

This piece of art cannot be described with a mere review, the CGI is fantastic, the story is beautiful, Norm is actually a very nice person. The list goes on and on, Masterpiece (By the way, this is sarcasm, this movie is hot garbage and would not recommend to anyone

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Jun 8, 2018

[SPOILER ALERT: This review contains spoilers.]

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Entertainment Weekly

Jan 15, 2016

The animation already looks dated, and it feels as lazy as the bland narrative.

Jan 14, 2016

If I wasn't already convinced of this movie's obnoxiousness, its rendering of Graham's character sealed the deal.

By Sara Stewart FULL REVIEW

Jan 14, 2016

Denounce the cynics who pander such pabulum as entertainment for children.

By Peter Keough FULL REVIEW

Jan 14, 2016

Occasionally Norm and everyone around him will break out into a dance, and you have to wonder if these numbers were scheduled as bathroom breaks.

By Robert Abele FULL REVIEW

The New York Times

Jan 14, 2016

Its plotline, involving Norm’s trek to New York to foil a condos-in-the-Arctic scheme, is inane even by the standards of animated funny animal comedy. Its gag set pieces run the gamut from uninspired to incoherent.

By Glenn Kenny FULL REVIEW

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Jan 16, 2016

This was a fantastic movie, in my opinion. It has received a lot of hard reviews, however you can trust me when I say Norm of the North combines loveable character, with a surprisingly deep and thoughtful plot. Best movie of the year so far... Will probably win best animated flick in many awards.

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ThisIsSparta666

Jan 8, 2017

You have grain and bear it! Norm have stop people come to North. I wonder why? Who want live in cold & snowing place? I like to know. So Norm went to NY to say not go to North. Same kind of jokes & just funny.

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Jan 8, 2017

You have grain and bear it! Norm have stop people come to North. I wonder why? Who want live in cold & snowing place? I like to know. So Norm went to NY to say not go to North. Same kind of jokes & just funny.

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Mar 31, 2017

Noooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Jan 22, 2017

Norm of the North is a film made for young children, that looks like it was written, produced, and animated by young children. The Film had no understandable flow, and lacks even one moment of thought provoking action. The film as a whole is fairly unfunny, though has moments of comical relief that kind of surprised me. I actually really like the character of Norm, who I felt had the best arc throughout and the best voice work, and his companions, the most untelligable characters in this film, easily offer the most laughs. The plot, however, makes no sense and most of the film tries to feel like it lives in the 21st Century, but is reduced to childish jokes. And in comparison to other animated offers of the year such as Zootopia, Kubo and the Two Strings, and even the slightly overrated The Secret Life of Pets, Norm of the North lacks any depth or even principles in its animation design. In grading the film as it was meant to be presented, a children's film, it works perfect for young kids and is sure to keep them entertained. But to anyone who is over the age of about 9, this is just a bad movie. My 3/10 comes from the fact I really enjoyed the character of Norm and his companions the lemmings made he laugh.

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Production Company Assemblage Entertainment, Lionsgate Films, Splash Entertainment, Telegael

Release Date Jan 15, 2016

Duration 1 h 28 m

Rating PG

Genres

Tagline Bear to be different

Website http://www.facebook.com/NormOfTheNorthMovie/

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