Artemis Fowl

Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures | Release Date (Streaming): June 12, 2020

2.8	USER SCORE Generally unfavorable reviews based on 167 Ratings

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MnovaJun 12, 2020

I really do not think this movie is as terrible as everyone seems to suggest. I truly love the books, they were a huge part of my youth, while at the same time I understand that adapting material into a movie means some things will have toI really do not think this movie is as terrible as everyone seems to suggest. I truly love the books, they were a huge part of my youth, while at the same time I understand that adapting material into a movie means some things will have to change. This adaption was different from the booki in some aspects, but it was nonetheless enjoyable. It was cute, fun, and a worthy kids movie. I only wish it had been a little longer to allow for more character development.… Expand

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JacobstonesJun 12, 2020

Dont get yourself distracted by all those whiney toxic reviews, As a die hard artemis book fan i can say this movie is, despite beeing very imperfect, worth watching. Its MUCH closer to the Original than i thought from the trailers, and to myDont get yourself distracted by all those whiney toxic reviews, As a die hard artemis book fan i can say this movie is, despite beeing very imperfect, worth watching. Its MUCH closer to the Original than i thought from the trailers, and to my surprise one can find some hints that they actually read it all, like artemis and holly changing eye colours. (Even this is not book one)

Generally, this movie feels like all books cramped in one, if this would have been a series it would have been a whole lot better.

The effects are decent but there is, for no reason, too much cgi. cast is actually good but acting always feels wierd because there is no way to properly act on this pace. They barely have any time for caracter development and everything is just too fast to be believable.

The main concerns that i still have is Artemis feeling somewhat cringey/not evil enough, and butler is somehow not characterized at all. But if you look closely that all boils down to pace, and that again to cut. The vietnam scene is missing completely despite beeing in the trailers, and thats what makes the movie feel wierd. Half an hour more of seeing artemis and butler carrying out a plan together would have made it all more believable. (Like the goddamn book)

And thats sad because some script ideas are actually genius, like mulch acting reminiscent of jack sparrow and the idea that Artemis could have gotten to know Holly a lot better while he kept her jailed, as well as the subplot with her father. Yes you can shame this movie for beeing unsure who the audience is and as a "cineast" would barely consider it beeing good, but for a fan, it is definitly a must watch. i did not regret watching… Expand

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havensfireJun 12, 2020

I remember reading this book as a kid, and while the story isn't exactly the same as the book and the dialogue at times is clunky, I truly enjoyed this interpretation of the story.
The graphics were good, the acting was good, the music wasI remember reading this book as a kid, and while the story isn't exactly the same as the book and the dialogue at times is clunky, I truly enjoyed this interpretation of the story.
The graphics were good, the acting was good, the music was good, and the cinematography was good. The film, on its own, was entertaining enough that I was on the edge of my seat at tense moments and felt invested in the characters.
Colin Farrell and Judy Dench played their characters very, very well, and the child actors were actually likeable. Josh Gad was on par, and Nonso Anozie was very cool as Butler.

Altogether, I really liked this movie and hope Disney continues the series.… Expand

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maverickAvatarJun 13, 2020

My family and I just watched this movie and all of us loved it. Really don’t understand the horrible reviews other then people disappointed by book differences. Casting was good, sets were amazing (loved Fowl Manor) and nice effects. WouldMy family and I just watched this movie and all of us loved it. Really don’t understand the horrible reviews other then people disappointed by book differences. Casting was good, sets were amazing (loved Fowl Manor) and nice effects. Would love to see a sequel but doesn’t sound like we will get it :(… Expand

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dtartiniJun 13, 2020

I loved reading the book. I think they did a good job with casting. Eoin Colfer is a master of YA Fiction and created a great, intelligent character. It is fun to root for a grey character who outsmarts others by many degrees of magnitude. II loved reading the book. I think they did a good job with casting. Eoin Colfer is a master of YA Fiction and created a great, intelligent character. It is fun to root for a grey character who outsmarts others by many degrees of magnitude. I hope that Covid 19 did not ruin the chance for a sequel.… Expand

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Danbo3Jun 14, 2020

I guess never having read the books is a good thing, as I simply don’t get the hate over this film. It’s absolutely stunning visually. The acting is above average for a Disney film. The story evolves in a largely unpredictable manner. It’sI guess never having read the books is a good thing, as I simply don’t get the hate over this film. It’s absolutely stunning visually. The acting is above average for a Disney film. The story evolves in a largely unpredictable manner. It’s engaging and fast-paced enough to keep kids attention. It makes a great summer movie to add to Disney’s collection. A child anti-hero would have been difficult (if not impossible) to pull off. Kids simply engaged in heists to save their parents has been done ad nauseum for decades. Disney ejected to strike a balance with this film and upset the purists.… Expand

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AlexandrawebJun 15, 2020

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Interesting parallel worlds converging with the villains and heroes and magic… Expand

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ViszarnJun 16, 2020

Long time fan of the books having read them several times each. This movie while not a faithful scene by scene replay of the movie is exactly what I was looking for in an Artemis Fowl movie. My 6 year old son and I can not stop watching thisLong time fan of the books having read them several times each. This movie while not a faithful scene by scene replay of the movie is exactly what I was looking for in an Artemis Fowl movie. My 6 year old son and I can not stop watching this movie, he is in love with Mulch Diggums and Officer Holly Short. The main man himself Artemis Jr. delivers his signature cockiness and superiority in a way that doesn't make him out to be a coldhearted criminal which in today's times is definitely not a bad thing.

Butler is played in spades as the best friend/surrogate father figure to young Artemis when his father is gone. I tear up every time during his "scene" (if you actually watch the movie you know the one)

Commander root plays her part wonderfully (I will miss the noxious stogeys this character was known for, but again times we live in) as Holly's protective almost motherly figure, while also cutting her no slack

Cudgeon is immediately dislikable just like the books and is just as slimy as ever.

Even Juliet I believe is played amazingly.

All in all I cannot believe most of the reviews about this movie. Do people really want a page for page remake of the book? I for o e did not and am extremely happy with how this turned out. Hopefully some people will read this and actually give the movie the chance it deserves. My son and I eagerly await the next installment in this awesome story… Expand

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BMSTSBSJun 17, 2020

Not disappointed with the movie...disappointed that reviewers are comparing it to books, instead of actually reviewing THE MOVIE!!! Duh! The plot was great, the context was superb and the CGI was inspiring.

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leviathanargNov 20, 2020

I watched the movie with my son and daughter (17 and 12) and we all liked the movie.
Good acting. Nice characters. Nice story (we did no read the books). A nice family movie. The only differences I see with other movies are...
No men hating.I watched the movie with my son and daughter (17 and 12) and we all liked the movie.
Good acting. Nice characters. Nice story (we did no read the books). A nice family movie. The only differences I see with other movies are...
No men hating. No racism. No drugs are cool or other pushed agendas.
Nice flick for a family time.… Expand

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ChristmasLoverAug 11, 2021

I loved it in my opinion I know a lot of people hated it but I liked it so don’t judge me

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BacoN_PorcospinAug 15, 2023

This film is really good, but if everyone is posting awful reviews, they aren't making a sequel so your reviews will be useless. The story is different than the book, but it's a very good film.

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