Barney's Great Adventure
Polygram Filmed Entertainment | Release Date: April 3, 1998 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
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Mixed or average reviews based on 18 Critic Reviews
Positive:
6
Mixed:
7
Negative:
5
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The New York TimesPatricia S. McCormick
Although the film is longer than the television and video segments children this age are accustomed to, the pacing is brisk enough to hold them. Read full review
50
VarietyTodd McCarthy
Arguably the most critic-proof picture of the decade, Barney's Great Adventure will delight everyone who can't wait to see it and be a grin-and-bear-it experience for those who must accompany members of the former group. Read full review
50
Time OutStaff (Not Credited)
This spin-off from the TV series featuring the large purple felt dinosaur of awesome good nature is emetically wholesome. The screenplay doesn't stray much from the series' 'listen, sing, and rush off to the next thing' formula. Read full review
50
The Seattle TimesMoira Macdonald
Barney's Great Adventure may be a magical journey of emotion for the little ones, it's rather a puzzlement for uninitiated adults. [03 Apr 1998, p.G9]
40
TV Guide MagazineKen Fox
The kids are fine, the original songs range from OK to wretched, and Barney is annoying as ever -- even more so, given his big-screen size and Dolby-enhanced guffaw. Read full review
40
Los Angeles TimesDavid Kronke
Barney looks both more real and more magical on video; on film, he's clearly a doofus in a felt outfit. Read full review
40
Washington PostJohn F. Kelly
Better than the ubiquitous PBS show in some places, not as good in others. [03 Apr 1998, p.N53]
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