Abominable
Universal Pictures | Release Date: September 27, 2019 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
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Generally favorable reviews based on 28 Critic Reviews
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15
Mixed:
13
Negative:
0
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Chicago TribuneKatie WalshSep 25, 2019
It can be a rare occurrence to find a kid-friendly animated film these days that actually surprises and delights. Dreamworks' Abominable, written and co-directed by Jill Culton, does indeed surprise and delight, all while following a familiar hero's journey tale that borrows from favorite friendly creature films. Read full review
75
Paste MagazineOktay Ege Kozak Oct 8, 2019
Abominable may not offer much when it comes to a unique premise, especially after two other features have beaten it to the punch, but it’s nonetheless a wholesome bit of family fun with an impressive focus on themes of overcoming grief, propped up by a visual feast. Read full review
75
Washington PostKristen Page-KirbySep 26, 2019
The animated film takes a standard story and adds so much visual beauty that it exceeds expectations. Read full review
75
The Seattle TimesSoren AndersenSep 26, 2019
The story is strong, the music is appealing. Abominable is delightful. Read full review
75
Entertainment WeeklyChristian HolubSep 25, 2019
Abominable’s themes and arc are familiar kids’ movie fare, with only one real plot twist. But its reverent attitude toward nature and wonder is a welcome addition to the cartoon canon. Read full review
75
Boston GlobeTom RussoSep 25, 2019
Yes, as it turns out — not only is Abominable as amusing as the competition, it boasts a lyricism and sweetness uniquely, sublimely its own. Read full review
75
New York PostSara StewartSep 24, 2019
It’s never too early to introduce your kids to the magic and emotion of the monster movie. Read full review
75
San Francisco ChroniclePeter HartlaubSep 24, 2019
Abominable delivers all the notes you expect from family-friendly animation these days. And, thankfully, a little bit more. Read full review
75
The Globe and Mail (Toronto)Brad WheelerSep 10, 2019
Abominable has charms to soothe the savage child. Read full review
70
Wall Street JournalJoe MorgensternSep 26, 2019
An animated fable set in contemporary China and voiced in colloquial English, this Chinese-American co-production is so distinctive pictorially, and so manifestly good-hearted, that it’s easy to forgive if not quite forget the ragged quality of its storyline. Read full review
70
TheWrapYolanda MachadoSep 26, 2019
Nothing here truly changes animation, and yet, you can’t help but walk out of the theater with a smile on your face. Read full review
70
The New York TimesGlenn KennySep 26, 2019
Abominable is an exceptionally watchable and amiable animated tale. Read full review
67
The A.V. ClubJesse HassengerSep 19, 2019
The movie is gentle enough for younger kids, but doesn’t feel obligated to play straight to a 5-year-old’s sensibility. For the first time in a while, DreamWorks seems to be trusting its filmmakers with a semi-original idea, rather than racing breathlessly to the finish line. Read full review
67
IndieWireKate ErblandSep 9, 2019
The winning, warm nature of this China-set family film can’t be denied, and for all its predictable elements, Abominable is still well worth the trip. Read full review
63
Slant MagazinePat BrownSep 23, 2019
The second half’s series of hollow visual spectacles foreground the film as a corporate product. Read full review
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