Epic 3D
(2013)Discover a world beyond your imagination.
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.... More
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.Hide
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Directed by Chris Wedge
Starring Amanda Seyfried, Josh Hutcherson, Colin Farrell, Jason Sudeikis, Beyoncé Knowles, Johnny Knoxville, Aziz Ansari, Steven Tyler
Written by Tom J. Astle, Matt Ember, James V. Hart, Daniel Shere (based on the book 'The Leaf Men and the Brave Good Bugs' by William Joyce)
Studio Blue Sky Studios
Out Now (On-Demand,
DVD or Blu-Ray)
Flicks Review
BY James Croot Flicks Writer
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 Tinkerbellmovies 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.... More
The computer-generated animation is crisp and clear, while Danny Elfman’s score soars along with the breathless action. Director Chris Wedge, who is also one of six writers on the project, manages to corral an impressive array of vocal talent successfully with the eclectic bunch including many new to the animated arena (which shows in some of the more stilted deliveries – Mr Farrell, Ms Knowles I’m talking about you).
Unsurprisingly though, Christoph Waltz proves adept at playing bad (his Boggins character even has a credible reason for being more than a little driven and deranged) and Chris O’Dowd shows he’s no slug in the comedy stakes – by playing a snail. So while it perhaps lacks a degree of originality and is a little light on wit, Epic is a rollicking little slice of escapism for the pre-tween set.Hide
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Epic is heavy on celebrity voices and light on imagination. Full Review
Not a crossover classic, this has enough wit and charm to entertain both big and little people. Full Review
Perfectly serviceable family animation. Full Review
With its secret, magical worlds and legions of evil-battling leafy warriors, there's plenty here to engage young audiences of both genders. Full Review
The emotional connection that should have the crowd cheering wildly for the heroes and booing the villains never clicks in. Full Review
As beautiful as it is, fatally lacking in visceral momentum and dramatic edge. Full Review
So generic it might as well come in a black-and-white box: Animated Adventure TBD. Full Review
This is big on action and small on originality. Gorgeous visuals aside, Epic is resolutely kiddie fare. Full Review
If this is all familiar territory even to film-literate young children, it's nonetheless executed with professionalism and a few dashes of panache. Full Review
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