Epic

"Trying its darnedest to live up to its lofty moniker, this combination of Avatar, A Bug’s Life, Tron, Honey, I Shrunk the Kids and Disney’s Tinkerbell movies boasts plenty of thrills and spills, good humour and an empowering, tall and angular female protagonist - even if things sometimes feel a little rushed and aren’t always in balance."

"If this is all familiar territory even to film-literate young children, it's nonetheless executed with professionalism and a few dashes of panache."

"This is big on action and small on originality. Gorgeous visuals aside, Epic is resolutely kiddie fare."

"So generic it might as well come in a black-and-white box: Animated Adventure TBD."

"As beautiful as it is, fatally lacking in visceral momentum and dramatic edge."

"Perfectly serviceable family animation."

"The emotional connection that should have the crowd cheering wildly for the heroes and booing the villains never clicks in."

"With its secret, magical worlds and legions of evil-battling leafy warriors, there's plenty here to engage young audiences of both genders."

"Not a crossover classic, this has enough wit and charm to entertain both big and little people."

"Epic is heavy on celebrity voices and light on imagination."