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
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- 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
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