The Star | 17 NOV 2017 | Sony Pictures Animation | Twerking doves and stealing Lone Ranger jokes in the trailer on pg. 5 | Re-releasing this year on December 7 & 8 (don't ask)

[Sal]

I'm more surprised that there aren't more reviews for this, but I'm guessing a lot of focus is going to JL.  Even so, four reviews for an animated film is barely scraping the surface.  Even smaller animated films will easily get 20 or more.

[Fancyarcher]

1 minute ago, Sal said:

I'm more surprised that there aren't more reviews for this, but I'm guessing a lot of focus is going to JL.  Even so, four reviews for an animated film is barely scraping the surface.  Even smaller animated films will easily get 20 or more.

In typical fashion, Sony held off reviews till Wednesday, so I don't expect to see a huge amount. Wouldn't surprise me if some major reviewers haven't even seen the film yet. 

[YM!]

https://www.google.com/amp/variety.com/2017/film/reviews/the-star-review-1202616378/amp/

 

https://www.newsday.com/entertainment/movies/the-star-review-1.14988839

 

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/review/star-1056884

Edited November 16, 2017 by YourMother

[YM!]

75% on RT.

[RichWS]

I incorrectly assumed Kevin Hart was voicing the donkey. 

[SLAM!]

4 hours ago, YourMother said:

75% on RT.

 

[That One Girl]

why anyone would root for this film, I have no idea.

[dudalb]

9 minutes ago, That One Guy said:

why anyone would root for this film, I have no idea.

Religion makes people do weird things, frankly.

[JB33]

8 minutes ago, That One Guy said:

why anyone would root for this film, I have no idea.

Why not? Maybe some people like it. I'm certainly not going to see it but I hope it's successful for those who like it.

[JB33]

1 minute ago, dudalb said:

Religion makes people do weird things, frankly.

Yeah, because like and rooting for a movie you don't necessarily like the look of makes them weird.

[PNF2187]

At 79% now with an average rating of 7/10 for RT, but Metacritic interestingly only has this at a 42.

[YM!]

Wasn’t expecting decent reviews. Looks like SPA made something salvageable eh @Jonwo. Still not expecting good box office though.

[PNF2187]

6 minutes ago, YourMother said:

Wasn’t expecting decent reviews. Looks like SPA made something salvageable eh @Jonwo. Still not expecting good box office though.

Apparently tracking for $7M

[YM!]

Just now, PNF2187 said:

Apparently tracking for $7M

I can see that. Thankfully the budget was low on this one.

[TwoMisfits]

Maybe it will be the little engine that could...at least through Christmas, more and more folks might want to get in the spirit:)...

[SLAM!]

With a 62% on Rotten Tomatoes, the film is surprisingly evading a heavy thumbs down from critics! Glory to God in the highest!

[Morieris]

Out of all the movies my mother was excited for this past year - Pete's Dragon, Wonder Woman, Beauty and the Beast - somehow this is the one she actually remembers about and we're going to see it tomorrow.

 

Eh, I wasn't really impressed with the trailer, but nothing wrong with giving it a try.

[Eric the Clown]

 

B-b-b-but why tho?

[grim22]

1 hour ago, Eric Plus said:

 

B-b-b-but why tho?

The makers heard that there was a Twitter trend to re release a movie released on Nov 17 2017. They are answering the call.

[YM!]

26 minutes ago, grim22 said:

The makers heard that there was a Twitter trend to re release a movie released on Nov 17 2017. They are answering the call.

No. It’s to make an old club a reality.