Really fascinating political themes

Rating: Null/10 (21 May 2016)

I don't remember the last time an animated film's themes were so political and so prominent in everything the film was trying to do. Huge props to this, a family animated film focusing so heavily on race, prejudice, and equality? Incredibly fresh, exciting, and a very, very significant theme to introduce to children. For that reason alone it should be praised. The themes aren't subtle, but they can't be, not for the target audience here. Of course, the film is also incredibly well-written. it follows a specific formula, but boy does it do it well. Funny and witty, emotionally-heartfelt, incredibly entertaining. I'm not surprised it turned out to be such the crowd-pleaser with both audiences and critics. The voice work is also fantastic (I just love Bateman voicing animated characters). Jenny Slate was also a hoot. This will definitely be in the running for the Oscar for Animated Feature.