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2021
G
Paramount Pictures
1 h 26 m

2021
G
Paramount Pictures
1 h 26 m

Summary The PAW Patrol is on a roll! When their biggest rival, Humdinger, becomes Mayor of nearby Adventure City and starts wreaking havoc, Ryder and everyone’s favorite heroic pups kick into high gear to face the challenge head on. While one pup must face his past in Adventure City, the team finds help from a new ally, the savvy dachshund Liber...

Directed By: Cal Brunker

Written By: Billy Frolick, Bob Barlen, Keith Chapman, Cal Brunker

2021
G
Paramount Pictures
1 h 26 m

2021
G
Paramount Pictures
1 h 26 m

PAW Patrol: The Movie

Metascore Mixed or Average Based on 14 Critic Reviews

50

User Score Generally Favorable Based on 36 User Ratings

6.5

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Summary The PAW Patrol is on a roll! When their biggest rival, Humdinger, becomes Mayor of nearby Adventure City and starts wreaking havoc, Ryder and everyone’s favorite heroic pups kick into high gear to face the challenge head on. While one pup must face his past in Adventure City, the team finds help from a new ally, the savvy dachshund Liber...

Directed By: Cal Brunker

Written By: Billy Frolick, Bob Barlen, Keith Chapman, Cal Brunker

Where to Watch

Critic Reviews

Metascore

Mixed or Average Based on 14 Critic Reviews

36% Positive
5 Reviews

50% Mixed
7 Reviews

14% Negative
2 Reviews

All Reviews
Positive Reviews
Mixed Reviews
Negative Reviews

Critic Reviews

Metascore

Mixed or Average Based on 14 Critic Reviews

36% Positive
5 Reviews

50% Mixed
7 Reviews

14% Negative
2 Reviews

All Reviews
Positive Reviews
Mixed Reviews
Negative Reviews

Aug 8, 2021

Paw Patrol: The Movie” is both entertaining and educational, and that’s always a major accomplishment for a family film.

By Yolanda Machado FULL REVIEW

Aug 20, 2021

Parents will appreciate the way the pups tackle problem solving, working together to make the best use of each character's talents, coming up with alternative strategies when the initial plans are not working, and understanding the mistakes made by team members.

By Nell Minow FULL REVIEW

User Reviews

User Score

Generally Favorable Based on 36 User Ratings

64% Positive
23 Ratings

14% Mixed
5 Ratings

22% Negative
8 Ratings

All Reviews
Positive Reviews
Mixed Reviews
Negative Reviews

User Reviews

User Score

Generally Favorable Based on 36 User Ratings

64% Positive
23 Ratings

14% Mixed
5 Ratings

22% Negative
8 Ratings

All Reviews
Positive Reviews
Mixed Reviews
Negative Reviews

Sep 18, 2021

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Aug 23, 2021

My 5 year old son likes the show so I knew what I was getting into. Better than expected and it was only 1hr 15 min-ish. Entertaining and kids love it. Imo, Much better than Raya or Space Jam. Saw both with my son and I was ready for them to be over long before the credits rolled. Paw Patrol held my attention and the animation was better than the TV show. Good, if you have kids and they like Paw Patrol.

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The Globe and Mail (Toronto)

Aug 20, 2021

We’re still a long, long way from the heights of animation titan Pixar. But you (parents, that is, not whichever five-year-old might have a Globe subscription) might also put your phone down for a stretch to see just what’s happening on-screen. At the very least, you’ll see which toys you’ll soon have to buy. Yelp!

By Barry Hertz FULL REVIEW

Aug 23, 2021

It’s a seriously inoffensive confection about facing one’s “issues” and fears and helping people. And if Paramount wants to move a little toy merchandise in the process, why not?

By Roger Moore FULL REVIEW

The New York Times

Aug 19, 2021

Yes, the computer-generated colors, overseen by the director Cal Brunker, are bright, the pups have soulful eyes . . . and the story line . . . is, um, a story line.

By Glenn Kenny FULL REVIEW

Aug 20, 2021

Paw Patrol has enough action to keep young fans entertained, but parents will likely be bored by the dragging pace and convoluted plot.

By Sarah Bea Milner FULL REVIEW

Aug 20, 2021

Before the movie came along, the show had an ardent critic in Liam Kennedy, a criminology professor who believes “PAW Patrol” “encourages complicity in a global capitalist system that produces inequalities and causes environmental harms.” While it’s doubtful the humorless dirge of a movie will make enough of an impression to mold young minds in any lasting way, the critique of “PAW Patrol” is useful as an amalgamation of certain favorite Hollywood themes that ought to be retired.

By Jude Dry FULL REVIEW

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Aug 21, 2021

The movie has delighted me a lot, regardless of whether I am 18 years old. I saw it together with my nephew who is a fan of the series. In itself, I really liked the realism of the characters and a new plot. Besides that here in Mexico, the voice actors of the series returned and give voice to the characters in the film. It is enjoyable and very entertaining. I hope a sequel to this one where they put the other characters in the series and be more interesting.

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Aug 21, 2021

[SPOILER ALERT: This review contains spoilers.]

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Sep 3, 2022

[SPOILER ALERT: This review contains spoilers.]

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Jan 2, 2022

Just a cringefull movie. This cannot be compared to SpongeBob. THAT is better than this garbage.

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Oct 26, 2021

Very Cringe. It’s all bad jokes and cringe. An hour and a half of my life wasted.

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Details

Production Company Paramount Pictures, Spin Master Entertainment, Nickelodeon Movies, Nickelodeon Animation Studios, Paramount Animation

Release Date Aug 20, 2021

Duration 1 h 26 m

Rating G

Genres

Tagline Our Fate is in Their Paws

Website https://www.mreportpod.com/2021/08/19/paw-patrol-the-movie-review-no-job-too-big-indeed/

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Awards

Canadian Screen Awards, CA

• 1 Win & 3 Nominations

Hollywood Music In Media Awards (HMMA)

• 2 Wins & 2 Nominations

Directors Guild of Canada

• 1 Nomination

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