Variety
If this is all familiar territory even to film-literate young children, it's nonetheless executed with professionalism and a few dashes of panache.
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Epic 3D
Animated adventure from Blue Sky Studios (Ice Age). In a miniature world deep in the forest, inhabited by Leaf Men and cute critters, a battle between good and evil is taking place that will determine the future of their world. Voice cast includes Amanda Seyfried, Beyoncé Knowles and Colin Farrell.
When a teenage girl (Seyfried) finds herself transported into this secret universe, she lends a hand in the fight against the Spider Queen and her army. Based on the Leaf Men and the Brave Good Bugs kids' book by William Joyce.
Less2013Rating: PG, Low level violence102 minsUSABlue Sky Studios
AdventureAnimatedKids & FamilyFantasy3D
- Director:
- Chris Wedge ('Robots', 'Ice Age')
- Writer:
- Tom J. AstleMatt EmberJames V. HartDaniel Shere
- Cast:
- Amanda SeyfriedJosh HutchersonColin FarrellJason SudeikisBeyoncé KnowlesJohnny KnoxvilleAziz AnsariSteven Tyler
Epic 3D | Reviews
Total Film
This is big on action and small on originality. Gorgeous visuals aside, Epic is resolutely kiddie fare.
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Time Out
So generic it might as well come in a black-and-white box: Animated Adventure TBD.
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The New York Times
As beautiful as it is, fatally lacking in visceral momentum and dramatic edge.
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Los Angeles Times
The emotional connection that should have the crowd cheering wildly for the heroes and booing the villains never clicks in.
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Hollywood Reporter
With its secret, magical worlds and legions of evil-battling leafy warriors, there's plenty here to engage young audiences of both genders.
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Empire Magazine
Not a crossover classic, this has enough wit and charm to entertain both big and little people.
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