Ratchet & Clank

Name: Ratchet & Clank
Genre: Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi, Comedy, Animation
Released: April 29, 2016
Duration: 94 min
Rating: 29
Cast: David Kaye, James Arnold Taylor, Jim Ward, John Goodman, Sylvester Stallone

2016

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Focus Features | Release Date: April 29, 2016 | PG

Starring: David Kaye, James Arnold Taylor, Jim Ward, John Goodman, Sylvester Stallone

Summary: Two unlikely heroes struggle to stop a vile alien named Chairman Drek from destroying every planet in the Solana Galaxy. Ratchet is the last of his kind, a foolhardy “lombax” who has grown up alone on a backwater planet with no family of his own. Clank is a pint-sized robot with more brains than brawn. When the two stumble upon a dangerousTwo unlikely heroes struggle to stop a vile alien named Chairman Drek from destroying every planet in the Solana Galaxy. Ratchet is the last of his kind, a foolhardy “lombax” who has grown up alone on a backwater planet with no family of his own. Clank is a pint-sized robot with more brains than brawn. When the two stumble upon a dangerous weapon capable of destroying entire planets, they must join forces with a team of colorful heroes called The Galactic Rangers in order to save the galaxy. Along the way, they will learn about heroism, friendship, and the importance of discovering one’s own identity.… Expand

Director: Jericca Cleland and Kevin Munroe

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

Rating: PG

Runtime: 94 min

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Andrew Parker

Apr 28, 2016

The film makes up for any shortcomings with witty writing and vivid, brightly coloured set pieces. Children will be entertained, and parents won’t regret tagging along. Read full review

Kerry Lengel

Apr 28, 2016

It’s cute and entertaining, in a Saturday morning cartoon kind of way, but this one is just for the kiddies. Read full review

Aaron Riccio

Apr 28, 2016

The film crams in jokes long past the point of relevance and often to outright distraction, if not annoyance. Read full review

Robert Abele

Apr 28, 2016

Visually, Ratchet & Clank has its appeal.... But the story is ultimately too predictable and forgettable to make Ratchet & Clank anything but a kid-targeted holdover between slavishly awaited tentpole behemoths from the comic book world. Read full review

Katie Walsh

Apr 28, 2016

From a storytelling perspective, the obsession with guns in a movie aimed at children is troubling, in poor taste and is lazy writing to boot. Read full review

Kyle Smith

Apr 28, 2016

Small fry will learn an important lesson taking in the recycled storylines of Ratchet & Clank: Like nearly all recycling, it’s garbage. Read full review

IndieWire David Ehrlich

Apr 28, 2016

So profoundly bad that it represents the worst of two entirely different mediums, Ratchet & Clank doesn't blur the line between movies and videogames so much as it flushes them both in a toilet and forces us to watch as they swirl together down the drain. Read full review

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Unlimitedpower4

Apr 29, 2016

Wow, the f**king idiotic critics litterely hating on the movie just because it was made for kids instead of 40 year old critics. This is a fantastic movie based on a fantastic game series. Just ignore the dumb critics.

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kagesora

May 11, 2016

Ignore the critics--the movie is great. Fans of the games should enjoy it, it's an adaptation done right. The characterization is consistent with the games, the humor is the same, etc. As an adaptation it's a nicely done one. As a movie, it's still good. It may not have the most complexIgnore the critics--the movie is great. Fans of the games should enjoy it, it's an adaptation done right. The characterization is consistent with the games, the humor is the same, etc. As an adaptation it's a nicely done one. As a movie, it's still good. It may not have the most complex plot, but it's really nice to see a good, fun movie you don't have to hyper-analyze to understand and enjoy. It's colorful and nice. If you have kids, bring them! If you don't, see it if you enjoy a colorful adventure with cute, fun characters. You'll definitely enjoy it more as a player of the games, but you don't have to have played them to follow along and enjoy it.… Expand

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Flail

May 1, 2016

If you know the games and love them you will also love this movie. There are also some references of the Ratchet Universe and also other Sony Jump'n Runs. They adopted the humour of the game very well and it never gets boring. It is clearly made for fans of the franchise! They accomplishedIf you know the games and love them you will also love this movie. There are also some references of the Ratchet Universe and also other Sony Jump'n Runs. They adopted the humour of the game very well and it never gets boring. It is clearly made for fans of the franchise! They accomplished an almost perfect adaption of the first Ratchet & Clank game. It is for sure one of the most accurate movie adaptions of a video game.
If you don't know the Ratchet universe and are new to the franchise you may feel that the plot isn't very innovative but you should remember that it is still a movie for kids!
I really enjoyed watching one of my childhood heroes save the galaxy (again ;) )… Expand

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Nam12399

Apr 30, 2016

I'll try to be as unbiased as possible. this is a good adaptation. just good, not great. as a fan of the series that this movie is based off of, i really did enjoy this film. If you're a fan of the source material, you're going to like this movie a lot. plenty of inside jokes, and referencesI'll try to be as unbiased as possible. this is a good adaptation. just good, not great. as a fan of the series that this movie is based off of, i really did enjoy this film. If you're a fan of the source material, you're going to like this movie a lot. plenty of inside jokes, and references to other games, and the PlayStation brand itself.

But can I recommend this movie to the average film goer? Well... I guess. it's not bad, but not great. I went with my girlfriend, and she enjoyed it. said that it was better than she thought it was going to be.

I personally don't think that it was worth the wait, but i did enjoy the movie. I'm not sure if it will get a sequel, but I'll keep my fingers crossed. I think that the critics are WAY to hard on this movie at the moment, probably because "it's a video game movie" even so, It's the best one I've ever seen. go check it out if you want to have a fun time, but don't expect the next great hit while watching it… Expand

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Datamari

Jun 7, 2016

It's not great, but not as bad as people are saying.
Ratchet and Clank is the movie adaptation of the popular Playstation game of the same title. Is this movie as bad as critics are saying? No, but that doesn't make it good, either. The movie offers very little to be entertaining; theIt's not great, but not as bad as people are saying.
Ratchet and Clank is the movie adaptation of the popular Playstation game of the same title. Is this movie as bad as critics are saying? No, but that doesn't make it good, either. The movie offers very little to be entertaining; the jokes aren't funny, the story is bland, and the action is non-existent. As a game, it's fantastic fun, but as a movie, it's just plain boring and dull. Granted, the animation was done well, and voice acting was on point. Plus, it's very loyal to the games, having stupidly named and fun weapons, a few easter eggs paying homage to other Playstation titles, and overall pleasing fanservice. In conclusion, Ratchet and Clank doesn't have anything to hate, but it doesn't have anything to love, either. If the movie looks interesting to you, check it out and see what you think. If you're not interested at all, don't waste your time, because while this movie isn't bad by any means, it isn't that great, either.

Ratchet and Clank gets a 5/10.… Expand

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sebastianali

Jul 29, 2019

Nunca nadie me decía una razón concreta de porque esta película apestaba, así que no me quedo otra que verla... Los gráficos están muy bien pero la trama es algo mala y el humor mediocre. También algo que no me agrado en lo absoluto es que muchas de las escenas están en el juego. Para esoNunca nadie me decía una razón concreta de porque esta película apestaba, así que no me quedo otra que verla... Los gráficos están muy bien pero la trama es algo mala y el humor mediocre. También algo que no me agrado en lo absoluto es que muchas de las escenas están en el juego. Para eso voy a jugar al juego! Ya de por si la saga no se caracteriza por tener buena historia, así que pasarla a la película no era buena idea. Una película basada en un remake basada en un juego pintaba mal, y al parecer la propuesta, si bien interesante, no quedo. Solo recomiendo verla por pura curiosidad, si sos fan de los juegos y queres entretenerte un rato con la animación que por cierto esta muy bien.… Expand

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Samuel64YouTube

Jul 6, 2022

Ratchet and Clank is known for being a franchise with amazing video games - however, the Ratchet and Clank movie is an awful adaptation of the beloved games. The jokes are unfunny and childish, the story and dialogue is cringeworthy, and it is an utter disappointment to all fans of RatchetRatchet and Clank is known for being a franchise with amazing video games - however, the Ratchet and Clank movie is an awful adaptation of the beloved games. The jokes are unfunny and childish, the story and dialogue is cringeworthy, and it is an utter disappointment to all fans of Ratchet and Clank.… Expand

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