Variety
Unimaginative and downright predictable by grownup standards, but bursting with elements sure to appeal to younger auds.
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DreamWorks’ animated family sci-fi about the Boov, a group of passive aliens who follow their self-indulgent leader (voiced by Steve Martin) to planet Earth in the hope of finding refuge. Directed by DreamWorks veteran Tim Johnson (Over the Hedge, Antz) and featuring the voices of Jennifer Lopez, Rihanna and Big Bang Theory’s Jim Parsons.
2014Rating: PG94 minsUSADreamWorks Animation
AnimatedKids & FamilyScience Fiction3D
- Director:
- Tim Johnson ('Over the Hedge', 'Antz', 'Sinbad: Legend of the Seven Seas')
- Writer:
- Tom J. AstleMatt Ember
- Cast:
- Steve MartinRihannaJim ParsonsJennifer LopezMatt Jones
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Urban Cinefile
Original and fresh, with an easy to understand narrative that finds its endearing protagonist Oh on a journey that takes him from zero to hero.
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Inoffensive but flavourless, and crammed with familiar elements from better movies like Lilo and Stitch, Toy Story and Despicable Me.
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Screen Daily
The story has a pleasant warmth to it - together with a vague message about individuality and tolerance - and Parsons does a terrific job bringing the charmingly open-hearted Oh to life.
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