Sinbad: Legend of the Seven Seas

"...the film in question is an animated adventure from DreamWorks, well, the theatre really ought not resemble the Gorgon’s..."

July 4, 2003 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Dr. Seuss' The Cat in the Hat

Bad cat makes stink in theatre.

"...not true to the book, and those folks at DreamWorks and Universal are now nothing but schnooks. They’ve taken..."

Nov. 21, 2003 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Trolls

Banal plot mars this toy marketing scheme

"...in this utterly tame although vibrantly animated feature from DreamWorks Animation. Target-demographically precise gags, songs, and the often downright..."

Nov. 4, 2016 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Shark Tale

Animated Shark Tale lacks bite.

"...Rob Letterman. There’s a surprising lack of surprises in DreamWorks’ answer to Disney/Pixar’s runaway smash Finding Nemo. Considering the..."

Oct. 8, 2004 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The Prince of Egypt

"...Danny Glover, Sandra Bullock, Ralph Fiennes and Val Kilmer. DreamWorks executives are hoping that their new animated feature The..."

Dec. 18, 1998 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

The Peacemaker

"...This maiden theatrical effort from DreamWorks Pictures – the film company formed some while back..."

Sept. 26, 1997 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Preview: 'Dragons: Riders of Berk'

TV spinoff to 'How To Train Your Dragon' burns up Tuesday nights

"...that blasted barrens of the old Norse lands, but Dreamworks' firebreathing tale of axes and beasties stirs the Viking..."

Sept. 4, 2012 Screens Post by Richard Whittaker

Abominable

A lot of fuzz and cuteness, but not much else to this yeti jaunt

"...The title of this DreamWorks animated feature suggests something more monstrous than cuddly, but..."

Sept. 27, 2019 Movie Review by Steve Davis

The Boss Baby

Alec Baldwin voices corporate infant

"...course, Michael Douglas never wore a diaper.) This retro-vibed DreamWorks feature (is that a TV dinner?) about a 7-year-old..."

March 31, 2017 Movie Review by Steve Davis

Home

Jim Parsons and Rihanna pleasingly voice cartoon characters

"...your way home from this new animated film from DreamWorks. Your everyday kicks will get you there just fine..."

March 27, 2015 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Penguins of Madagascar

You can hardly lose with animated penguins … and how about that cameo from Werner Herzog?

"...be the penguin leads of this latest feature from DreamWorks Animation. Regular viewers of the Emmy Award-winning Nickelodeon series..."

Nov. 28, 2014 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Mr. Peabody & Sherman

The genius dog and his adopted human son return for these animated adventures in time travel.

"...historical figures like Geronimo. This zippy new picture from DreamWorks Animation embraces a more socially progressive mindset, elevates the..."

March 7, 2014 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Turbo

A snail wants to race in the Indy 500 in this new animated comedy.

"...The plot of this latest release from DreamWorks Animation isn’t terribly original, but it’s serviceable, and the..."

July 19, 2013 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

The Croods

Animated cave dwellers are stealth charmers.

"...movie. And not the crack-your-teeth, cloying kind of sweet: DreamWorks Animation’s The Croods is a spirited and eye-popping stealth..."

March 22, 2013 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Rise of the Guardians

Santa, the Easter Bunny, the Tooth Fairy, and the Sandman team together like Cartoon All-Stars in this animated picture.

"...Mr. Morris Lessmore,” but the visual style of this DreamWorks film, directed by Peter Ramsey with visual consulting by..."

Nov. 23, 2012 Movie Review by Leah Churner

Puss in Boots

As infectious as the latest viral cat video, this animated film has the added slam-dunk of Antonio Banderas purring the voice of the title character.

"...Antonio Banderas purring the voice of the title character. DreamWorks’ hero’s tale is bolstered by solid storytelling and voice..."

Oct. 28, 2011 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Kung Fu Panda 2

In this visually enticing sequel, the panda voiced by Jack Black is tasked with finding inner peace.

"...animated kids' action tale. In this second installment in DreamWorks’ non-Shrek franchise, Po has mastered the martial arts and..."

May 27, 2011 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Megamind

This animated film is vibrant and exceedingly clever, but also a rather slight thing for such mega-sized proportions.

"...Directed by: Tom McGrath. The DreamWorks Animation team devotes its extraordinary attention to 3-D visual..."

Nov. 5, 2010 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Alpha and Omega

This 3-D animated film is about two wolves trying to find their way back to their pack.

"...straight to DVD, but it's a double-edged sword: While DreamWorks' team of animators produces quite painterly landscapes, the inflated..."

Sept. 24, 2010 Movie Review by Kimberley Jones

Shrek the Third

The big, green cash machine has finally run dry, perhaps not of box-office power but most assuredly of the caustic wit that made the first two films so winning.

"...Oteri, Amy Poehler, Maya Rudolph and Amy Sedaris. Shrek, DreamWorks' big, green cash machine, has finally run dry, perhaps..."

May 18, 2007 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Over the Hedge

Canny casting and a sly anti-consumerist message give this animated feature extra adult appeal, but like a lot of animated fare it’s overly busy and splashy.

"...I will hunt you down and kill you.” Yet DreamWorks’ entry in the cartoon-blockbuster sweepstakes (alongside Fox’s Ice Age:..."

May 19, 2006 Movie Review by Marrit Ingman

Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit

This new animated comedy is a brilliantly conceived and executed bit of Brit wit, perfect for both kids and their parents and anyone even remotely interested in laughing themselves silly.

"...and Steve Box. Enough with the CGI animation, Disney, DreamWorks, et al.: Between Tim Burton’s smashingly fine Corpse Bride..."

Oct. 7, 2005 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The Polar Express

Chris Van Allsburg’s magical tale of the Christmas Eve re-education of a Santa-doubting adolescent gets the motion-capture treatment.

"...various hair-raising events at every turn, but Zemeckis and DreamWorks’ legions of animators have sorely goofed with this new..."

Nov. 12, 2004 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The Mexican

"...who directed the equally manic Mouse Hunt, also for DreamWorks, is fond of stylistic trickery such as sepia-toned flashbacks..."

March 2, 2001 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

A Bug's Life

"...clever, Disney/Pixar release wins in a split decision over DreamWorks' previously released Antz. Split because, whereas most grownups would..."

Nov. 27, 1998 Movie Review by Russell Smith

Walk Like an Egyptian

"...David Geffen, the hyperactive producer is the "K" in DreamWorks SKG, the fledgling studio created four years ago that..."

Dec. 18, 1998 Screens Feature by Marc Savlov

The Croods: A New Age

Pointless prehistoric sequel hasn’t evolved at all

"...feast, but rather it looks overcrowded and gloopy. Where DreamWorks Animation used to stand out with its emotional, elegant,..."

Nov. 27, 2020 Movie Review by Jenny Nulf

Shrek 2

Shrek reloaded: DreamWorks discovers that it's easy being green.

"...the first Shrek, although it’s safe to say that DreamWorks’ sequel will offend no one. As the film opens,..."

May 21, 2004 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

What's the Buzz?

Guide to Summer Films

"...Like everyone else, the folks at DreamWorks Pictures may not know the answer to the million-dollar..."

May 26, 2000 Screens Feature by Marjorie Baumgarten

The Road to El Dorado

"...lanky angularity (except for the aforementioned curvaceous Chel) these DreamWorks animators used in their debut work, The Prince of..."

March 31, 2000 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

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