Playmobil The Movie movie review

MOVIE TITLE:      PLAYMOBIL: The Movie 

RATING:   NR 

LENGTH:    1 hour, 39 minutes 

Movie Review Mom GRADE:  B

 

 

IN A NUTSHELL:

This colorful musical is best suited for those under double digits.  I’m always a sucker for mixing live-action with animation and going on a fun adventure.

 

TIPS FOR PARENTS:

  • There is a sad moment when people die, although you don’t see it happen.
  • A boy says that something “sucks” and his sister says, “Language!”
  • A boy and his sister play with some Playmobil figures. Your kids are probably going to want to buy some.  This movie is filled with merchandising. Here’s a surprising one your kids might want of Del’s food truck (the funniest character in the movie).

  • A boy says tattoos are cool.
  • Fighting among Playmobil characters.
  • A character drinks alcohol.
  • Toys in danger.
  • Your kids may want a passport.

 

THEMES:

  • “Adventure is worthwhile in itself.” – Amelia Earhart
  • There’s so much world out there to see – Marla (Anya Taylor-Joy)
  • “Sometimes we don’t see what’s right in front of us.” – Fairy Godmother (Meghan Trainor)
  • “Happiness is what you owe yourself.” – Fairy Godmother
  • Family
  • courage 

THINGS I LIKED:

  • I like Anya Taylor-Joy and thought she did a great job. There were, however, a few times when she said her lines so fast that I couldn’t understand what she said.
  • The talented musical cast includes Meghan Trainor, Adam Lambert, Anya Taylor-Joy. Other non-singing highlights include Daniel Radcliffe and Kenan Thompson.  This is Daniel Radcliffe’s first animated film.
  • Comedian Jim Gaffigan! Yes!  I just wrote in my recent movie review of THEM THAT FOLLOW that it always catches me off guard when I see him in a serious drama.  He always does a great job in drama or comedy.  Now he can add “musical” to his filmography.  He has a fantastic voice for animation and has the funniest lines in the movie.
  • Gabriel Bateman does a good job as live-action and voice talent.
  • It was cute to see a burly Viking with a little kid voice.
  • Parents will appreciate the female “Jabba the Hut” character from the original Star Wars: A New Hope.
  • Kids will enjoy the variety of environments and lands.

THINGS I DIDN’T LIKE:

  • It doesn’t have the humor and zip that the Lego movies have.
  • The songs are enjoyable but not very memorable.
  • Some of the voices don’t quite match what the characters look like.
  • More punchy humor would have helped.

 

FUNNY LINES:

  • “I’m 100% almost sure.” – Rex Dasher (Daniel Radcliffe)
  • “Cooking completes me.  I’m also a very good singer.” – Del (Jim Gaffigan)

 

INTERESTING LINES:

  • “Nothing’s worse than a small, stationary life.” – Marla
  • “Cinderella got her gown but she still had to get herself to the ball.” – Fairy Godmother

 

OTHER MOVIES LIKE THIS YOU MIGHT ENJOY:

 
Playmobil: The Secret of Pirate Island

The Lego Movie

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