The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge on the Run

Name: The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge on the Run
Genre: Adventure, Comedy, Animation, Family
Released: March 4, 2021
Duration: 91 min
Rating: 65
Cast: Antonio Raul Corbo, Awkwafina, Bill Fagerbakke, Carolyn Lawrence, Clancy Brown

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Paramount Pictures | Release Date (Streaming): March 4, 2021 | PG

Starring: Antonio Raul Corbo, Awkwafina, Bill Fagerbakke, Carolyn Lawrence, Clancy Brown, Jack Gore, Jill Talley, Jim Meskimen, Keanu Reeves, Lori Alan, Mary Jo Catlett, Matt Berry, Mr. Lawrence, Reggie Watts, Rodger Bumpass, Snoop Dogg, Tim Hill, Tom Kenny, Veronica Alicino

Summary: After SpongeBob’s beloved pet snail Gary is snail-napped, he and Patrick embark on an epic adventure to The Lost City of Atlantic City to bring Gary home. As they navigate the delights and dangers on this perilous and hilarious rescue mission, SpongeBob and his pals prove there’s nothing stronger than the power of friendship.

Director: Tim Hill

Genre(s): Adventure, Comedy, Animation, Family

Rating: PG

Runtime: 91 min

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Bilge Ebiri

Mar 12, 2021

Utterly demented and magnificent. Read full review

Owen Gleiberman

Feb 27, 2021

The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge on the Run is a capricious and touching surrealist kiddie ride that, in its sugar-high way, is as much a celebration of friendship as the “Toy Story” films. Read full review

Stephanie Zacharek

Mar 5, 2021

The movie is an act of loony generosity we shouldn’t refuse. This is ludicrous entertainment for frazzled times. Read full review

Richard Whittaker

Mar 4, 2021

Sweet, silly, with that profoundly bizarre world view that makes a snail trail gag open to everyone for a laugh, this may not change SpongeBob forever, but it's more SpongeBob as we love him, and that's all the fun you can need. Read full review

Polygon Siddhant Adlakha

Mar 4, 2021

While this movie may feel like a Simpsons-esque case of a series failing to recapture lost grandeur, the result is still mile-a-minute fun if you can keep past expectations out of sight and out of mind. Or… you could just watch the first film again. Read full review

Ignatiy Vishnevetsky

Feb 27, 2021

There are too many montages and musical numbers that seem to be searching for a punchline. Read full review

Maya Phillips

Mar 4, 2021

“Sponge on the Run” may take us back under the sea, but this sponge is all dried up. Read full review

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Spartavoxie

Mar 4, 2021

Aside from so many continuity errors, this somewhat not-so-good film still brings joy.

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Zhoujiaming

Mar 28, 2021

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Last year I used my mobile phone to click on the iQiyi APP and watched this movie, when Bikini Bottom became a Sea Snail Refuge!… Expand

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Scbiag

Apr 13, 2021

Absolutely nonsensical, tons of good fun, silly as can be, and exactly what I'd expect and hope for going into a spongebob movie. The animation is gorgeous, to boot. Overall, very pleasing to watch, and quite enjoyable for the whole family. Very true to what Spongebob should be and alwaysAbsolutely nonsensical, tons of good fun, silly as can be, and exactly what I'd expect and hope for going into a spongebob movie. The animation is gorgeous, to boot. Overall, very pleasing to watch, and quite enjoyable for the whole family. Very true to what Spongebob should be and always has been. Can't say much for the plot, but it definitely had me giggling and grinning the whole time.… Expand

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Player2-Water

Mar 13, 2021

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. E-Value: 8
Acting: 8
Plot: 6

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic which forced the theatres to close down until further notice, the third SpongeBob theatrical movie was released digitally on Netflix outside of the USA while Canada have a theatrical release three months ago.

It is a fine and normal day in Bikini Bottom until Mr. Krabs’ archnemesis and business rival, Plankton, tries to steal the Krabby Patty formula once again. However, his plan keep getting indirectly ruined by SpongeBob SquarePants (Kenny), who is totally unaware of what is going on. While trying to find a way to get rid of SpongeBob, Plankton come across a royal decree from King Poseidon (Berry).

According to the decree, King Poseidon demand a snail for his own use. Taking advantage of this, Plankton abduct Gary and deliver him to the king knowing that SpongeBob would look for him. As expected, SpongeBob soon discovers Gary’s disappearance and leaves Bikini Bottom without telling anyone.

With the help from his best friend, Patrick Star, they go on an adventure to rescue Gary from King Poseidon, who resides in the Atlantic City. Along the way, they receive some guidance from Sage (played by Keanu Reeves) to help them in their journey.

Some people say a third movie is always the worst chapter in a trilogy. In this case, The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge on the Run is not one of them. This movie still retains the same charms from the first two movies and the TV series. The movie is filled with humours and heartwarming moments along with some character developments. Despite the movie transition from traditional 2D animation to CGI animation, it does not ruin the experience of watching this movie. That said, the animation is great and well done.

As for the cast, everyone has done a great voice acting performance and it’s really great to have everyone from the TV series to reprise their role for the movie unlike Scoob! which was released few months ago. It is also great to see some celebrities making humourous cameos in the movie. Keanu Reeves once again stole the show by proving to everyone that he can play a comedic role just like his voice role in 2019’s Toy Story 4.

Although this is the third movie, you don’t actually need to watch the first two movies to understand this one. The plot is completely standalone and have nothing to do with previous two movies. However, the plot of this movie is not exactly new or original because this movie rehash a similar plot of the first movie. Two characters go on a journey to another city retrieve a McGuffin that triggers the event of the movie. Nevertheless, the movie is still fun to watch and I definitely recommend this movie especially if you are a fan of SpongeBob.… Expand

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TacoNeko

Mar 4, 2021

pretty bland story (it’s a rehash of the first film), but it has amazing animation and Keanu starring as a wise tumbleweed. your kids will eat it up.

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tropicAces

Mar 4, 2021

Pleasantly surprised. I was a bit worried going in because it’s 3D animation instead of the traditional flat, but the story and humor (mostly) stay true to the heart and soul of the franchise.

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Coboxrx134bruh

Apr 28, 2021

Just A Another Spongebob Movie But This one is The Least Funniest Out of all the SpongeBob movies Sure has a good puns But Not compelling as much And The Story Is Boring

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