Likable, frustrating at times, Pixars finest....... Maybe not

Rating: 7/10 (29 July 2015)

We are a "Disney" family as my wife would say, my daughter is nearly 5 and we love most things Disney and Pixar. I had high hopes for this, perhaps too high and that is where my frustration lies. Where Wall-e succeeded in being a great film with little dialogue, this felt the polar opposite, with too much dialogue and repetition and way too little humour for a film of this genre. The trailers are I'm afraid the funniest parts of the film, but few other bites of humour emerge anywhere else in the film.
Where this film succeeds, however, is in its ability to still captivate the imagination and draw you in! Despite having its flaws I still enjoyed this film and most importantly so did my little daughter. It is a little dark at times but hardly throughout and it's still suitable for young kids, just be aware that if you are expecting a multitude of slapstick humour and silly jokes aplenty then you will be disappointed. Go in open minded and having not watched the trailers and you may get more of a buzz from it!