Mr. Peabody & Sherman
Paramount Pictures | Release Date: March 7, 2014
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danielward7Oct 30, 2014
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Mr Peabody (or if you’re a young Sherman, Peababba) and Sherman is an amazing animation directed by Rob Minkoff. It’s about an intelligent dog that adopts a boy and travels not only the world together, but travel in time to different historical eras like Egypt. Sherman goes to school for the first time and gets into a fight with a girl called Penny. Sherman bites her in defence and Penny and her parents are forced to Mr. Peabody's place to get along and see if he has a suitable environment for Sherman.
The main story begins when Sherman shows Penny the Way Back. They go to Egypt and Penny stays there. So Mr Peabody is forced to go there to retrieve Penny.
Peabody and Sherman retrieve Penny and they are forced to Florence, Italy as the Way Back runs out of power. They go to Leonardo for help and send them on their way. They then encounter a black hole and are forced into the Trojan War. After an attempt to save Penny, Peabody goes over a cliff with the wooden Trojan. Sherman and Penny think Mr. Peabody dies so they continue back to present time; however they create a hole in time. As there are doubles of Sherman, Mr. Peabody finds his own way back (He didn't die). So time forces both of the Sherman's together and the Peabody's. The sky opens up and all of the historical people (Abraham Lincoln, Einstein and more). By travelling so fast into the past, they finally reset the present and everything goes back to normal.
This animation is great for both kids and adults. And the huge amount of puns make this animation very enjoyable to watch and the historical moments that kids may not be able to relate to make it very enjoyable for the adults as well. It is very entertaining and worth the money to buy. To me it’s one of those movies that can be watched over and over again. Sure the puns and jokes may be old, however they were used wisely and at the right time. Minkoff does use well known historical events, however movies aren't always meant for educational purposes, nor detailed events, however during this film it would give children knowledge of certain events that have happened in our past. And for a child, all they really need to know is the basics and that it actually happened, which Minkoff has done with creativity and in an entertaining way. I've always enjoyed watching animations, and when i watched this one it become my favourite. The movie focused on the father-son relationship between Peabody and Sherman, and this was consistent throughout the film. It showed the relationship difficulties throughout, which gave some viewers something to relate to. In a way it was a bit like Brave in the sense of relationships of the characters, how Merida and her mother had different opinions and difficulties to overcome. All round this was a very entertaining movie and every minute was enjoyable.… Expand
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FreedomFightersJan 9, 2017
I gotta hand it to DreamWorks, they definitely go out of the box every now and then. Look no further than "Mr. Peabody & Sherman," an adaptation of a cartoon from the 1960s in 2014. Strange, I know, but luckily, the film works. "Mr. Peabody &I gotta hand it to DreamWorks, they definitely go out of the box every now and then. Look no further than "Mr. Peabody & Sherman," an adaptation of a cartoon from the 1960s in 2014. Strange, I know, but luckily, the film works. "Mr. Peabody & Sherman" is beautifully animated, pretty funny, and it features some pretty lovable characters and great time-traveling fun. It feels like it never knows if it wants to be high-brow or succumb to toilet humor, but despite its inconsistency, "Mr. Peabody and Sherman" is a fun little animated film that's fun for all ages.… Expand
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GentM2015Feb 13, 2016
This movie is truly great with amazing animation and really good/well chosen voice cast.The characters are so well done and interesting too,I also love that it's super smart and some of the action sequences are mesmerizing.Plus this movie isThis movie is truly great with amazing animation and really good/well chosen voice cast.The characters are so well done and interesting too,I also love that it's super smart and some of the action sequences are mesmerizing.Plus this movie is very funny and I'm sure kids and adults will have a wonderful time watching it,… Expand
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EpicLadySpongeJan 25, 2016
Alright, I was expecting a good review for this movie. I had a fun blast in 2014 and I expected this movie to get away with a positive review. Oh, it's from the same director that bought us "The Lion King." There were two directors in theAlright, I was expecting a good review for this movie. I had a fun blast in 2014 and I expected this movie to get away with a positive review. Oh, it's from the same director that bought us "The Lion King." There were two directors in the Lion King, but one of them did this movie and it was worth it.… Expand
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nahtan1244Mar 23, 2016
This movie is a fun and fast paced journey through time with two lovable characters Mr.Peabody and Sherman. After the success of the Lego movie i didn't think anything could come close to toppling it. While Mr.Peabody and Sherman is nowhereThis movie is a fun and fast paced journey through time with two lovable characters Mr.Peabody and Sherman. After the success of the Lego movie i didn't think anything could come close to toppling it. While Mr.Peabody and Sherman is nowhere near as good as the Lego movie the movie is smart funny a lot of fun and fast paced. Ty Burrel makes a excellent Mr.Peabody and Max Charles makes a wonderful Sherman. They take a lot of the dialogue from the original TV show while still making this movie there own. The girl who voiced penny Ariel winter also did a great job. There are a few childish jokes here and there that this movie could have done without and penny went from a bully to no more than a damsel in distress. I wish The movie makers made her more of a strong willed character than a damsel in distress. Despite this Mr.Peabody and Sherman is a wonderful well made kids movie that is different than what Hollywood is offering and trust me you will have a great time… Expand
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FuturedirectorApr 25, 2016
Mr Peabody and Sherman is colorful and some kind of funny for entertaining young viewers, but it could be a bit difficult to understand for kids and not enough great for teen viewers. It also changes its plot many times and the charactersMr Peabody and Sherman is colorful and some kind of funny for entertaining young viewers, but it could be a bit difficult to understand for kids and not enough great for teen viewers. It also changes its plot many times and the characters doesn't work exactly for the same goal of the film, so that makes this premise a little dumb.… Expand
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PrimeCOApr 29, 2018
A highly enjoyable and at times hilarious movie. I'd normally just give it a 7 or an 8, but it's better than a 6.6 kind of movie so I have to settle for a 10!
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TomtagApr 15, 2019
This is not just an entertaining film but also quite educational to audiences who watch this. I recommend this is a must-see for kids who love studying history
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Lime2Feb 2, 2021
The movie is really heartwarming and also pretty fun to watch, really liked the historical/classic literature references (especially the Oedipus one)
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jhmcdonaldJun 4, 2014
I had no idea what to expect with this movie when we walked into the theater. I picked it because my four year-old loves dogs. I could not have picked a better show! It was fun for the whole family. I'm not sure if the four year-old, eightI had no idea what to expect with this movie when we walked into the theater. I picked it because my four year-old loves dogs. I could not have picked a better show! It was fun for the whole family. I'm not sure if the four year-old, eight year-old or adults we were with enjoyed it more. The movie was fast paced and it kept all of our attention the entire time. The humor in the movie was great for adults and kids. This one was definitely worth the price of admission and I'm quite certain we will be watching this one again at home.… Expand
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jojojumpyMar 12, 2014
I really wanted to dislike this movie, as almost every Hollywood reboot is complete trash, but this movie is surprisingly good. I'm a fan of the original show, and they did really well in both respecting the old, and adding some new stuff inI really wanted to dislike this movie, as almost every Hollywood reboot is complete trash, but this movie is surprisingly good. I'm a fan of the original show, and they did really well in both respecting the old, and adding some new stuff in

There was a bit of the expected gross out humor / stupid childish stuff, but they didn't let it overwhelm the movie.

Mr. Peabody is a genuinely intelligent character and has genuinely intelligent dialogue. They didn't just fake it, they actually put some effort into it. That alone is worth the price of admission, as it is so different from everything else coming out of Hollywood today

The beginning of the movie starts in a way familiar to fans of the show. Peabody and Sherman go back in time and have a little adventure after a spunky introduction. They get into a bind, Peabody solves it with his super smarts, and then it ends with a history pun. It's very fast paced and doesn't waste your time.

After that, they introduce a new emotional dynamic to their relationship, which I found genuinely touching. They interweave this with more time-travel shennanigans with great results

Haven't had this much fun at a movie in a while… Expand
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lordsuarezJun 22, 2014
I honestly think reviewers are too harsh on certain movies. A good example would be Mr.Peabody and Sherman. Many reviewers criticized the this movie produced by Dream Works animation. As far as I'm concerned, Mr.Peabody and Sherman is aI honestly think reviewers are too harsh on certain movies. A good example would be Mr.Peabody and Sherman. Many reviewers criticized the this movie produced by Dream Works animation. As far as I'm concerned, Mr.Peabody and Sherman is a great movie despite its predictable plot and corny jokes. I like how the protagonists, Peabody and Sherman, are portrayed through emotions and speech. Peabody is a smart guy and I love the way he talks about things that only smart people will really understand. The idea of using time travelling and paradoxes as the backbone of a plot is risky, but in this case I feel it worked. The plot did baffle me, but I guess it does not really matter. In conclusion:
Graphics: 2.5/2.5
Plot: 2/2.5
Characters: 2.5/2.5
Humour: 1.5/2.5
Therefore I will give it a total score of 8.5 out of 10. When rounded off, it gives me a 9.… Expand
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CarolynApr 2, 2014
My husband and I took our grandchildren, aged 4 and 2 to this movie and we all loved it. It was funny and clever and both children were just glued to it, even the 2 year old girl who normally wouldn't sit still that long. So I recommendMy husband and I took our grandchildren, aged 4 and 2 to this movie and we all loved it. It was funny and clever and both children were just glued to it, even the 2 year old girl who normally wouldn't sit still that long. So I recommend anyone of any age could enjoy this movie.… Expand
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LordTomHanksMay 1, 2014
Very charming movie with well-timed humor and a good take on famous people from history. (I'm talking to you Bill Clinton.) Just cant wait for the sequel!
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Delaforce828Oct 14, 2014
For a film adaptation it does it job at a good pace and doesn't fall flat on its face. There really isn't anything else that I could say about it other than its decent.
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saintivanMar 9, 2014
I took my nearly 8 year old daughter to see this movie today. The movie got many things right....Mr. Peabody and Sherman themselves are both animated and voiced perfectly. You will especially find yourself liking Sherman. There are enoughI took my nearly 8 year old daughter to see this movie today. The movie got many things right....Mr. Peabody and Sherman themselves are both animated and voiced perfectly. You will especially find yourself liking Sherman. There are enough good jokes for both kids and adults to satisfy, and the plot itself is not bad. Near the end, you will groan with the cliche, melodramatic sell-out that drags on. This was a big disappointment to me, and kept me from rating the movie higher. All in all, a better than average kids flick which actually has some meaning in it.… Expand
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comicsgrinderMar 14, 2014
“Mr. Peabody & Sherman” is the latest postmodern revamp of a modern classic that delves deep into the psyches of characters that were never meant to be analyzed. The original animated TV show is already a pretty subversive treat. Originally“Mr. Peabody & Sherman” is the latest postmodern revamp of a modern classic that delves deep into the psyches of characters that were never meant to be analyzed. The original animated TV show is already a pretty subversive treat. Originally broadcast from 1959 to 1964, it simply presents the adventures of a dog and his boy without question. This latest mashup of old and new, from DreamWorks, sets out to answer all those questions about this most unusual dog and boy relationship and turns out to be one sharp and funny movie.

It could have been enough to just have Mr. Peabody and Sherman travel back in time and get into trouble, and there is plenty of that to be found here. What is such a nice surprise is how well this movie stirs the emotions.

We’ve known CGI animation is up to the task since such hits as Pixar’s “Toy Store” and DreamWorks’ “Shrek.” DreamWorks taps into that uplifting magic here. And it goes one step further with this ambitious reworking of vintage TV. There’s such a long history of classic TV reboots that it’s become its own genre with clunkers like “The Flintstones” to more refined attempts like “Bewitched.” It became clear somewhere down the line that a earnest attempt to simply retell a classic would likely never quite work. An early uneven attempt at this is 1983′s “Twilight Zone: The Movie.” We have come a long way since then.

To tackle a classic like “Mr. Peabody & Sherman” must have given some people pause. An exercise in excess can’t be obvious about its excess like, say, “Speed Racer.” The way to success hinges on the writing. You can thank the screenplay by Craig Wright for that. It’s tricky but it is possible to invest a sophisticated level of character development and psychology upon two characters previously known to frolick within the confines of a vintage animated TV series. That original was exceptional so that helps. What Wright does is build upon what is special about the two characters. Mr. Peabody is interesting for far more reasons than just being a supersmart dog. He also happens to struggle with expressing his emotions. Sherman is more than just a cute cuddly kid. He has issues about having a dog for a parent.

Just when you thought that rebooting vintage TV had run its course, this movie has the spark of originality. Works of classic literature or contemporary fiction just don’t cut it like they once did. It was inevitable. The lure of pop culture is too strong. But it seems that a simple dumb down won’t cut it either. Nope, we’ve come to expect subtext and metatext. “Mr. Peabody & Sherman” proves once again that quality matters and this sort of thing can be far more than a curious spectacle.

Those extra touches, that market research can’t quite calculate, do matter and are appreciated. Just like the classic Bugs Bunny cartoons, you’ll find here a treasure trove of observations and references that will appeal to an adult’s taste. They’re all quite upbeat and funny with one exception. There’s one that takes a serious turn and strikes a chord. At a point in the movie that allows for an extended look at Mr. Peabody and Sherman growing up, the song in the background is John Lennon’s “Beautiful Boy.” It will be pleasant to a youngster’s ear and, in it’s own odd and beautiful way, will tug at an adult’s heart.… Expand
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LeZeeAug 25, 2014
I liked last two movies from DreamWorks Animations. Besides Disney and Pixer I kind of like this production house because the first ever 3D animation I ever saw was 'Antz', when I was a child. In their 30 movies this is only the second movieI liked last two movies from DreamWorks Animations. Besides Disney and Pixer I kind of like this production house because the first ever 3D animation I ever saw was 'Antz', when I was a child. In their 30 movies this is only the second movie based on sci-fi after 'Megamind'. I was familiar with 'Mr. Peabody and Sherman' before, but kind of inconsistent in watching them when it was aired on television. So I expected nothing, but enjoyed watching this movie. A matured story, the cute characters and a pleasant animation, overall an excellent update from the cartoon to the 3D characters. When Disney did same for Micky family I was disappointed a lot. You know 2D animations are kind of jerky animations and that is a different kind of pleasure, but this one was so smooth, I loved it.

Mr. Peabody had a regret that he was not adopted when he was a puppy. Now he's an adult dog, also a smart and intelligent. Decides to adopt a boy and names him Sherman. He teaches everything that he knows and tours with him to the different eras for the educational purpose through his invention WABAC, a time-machine. One day in the school Sherman gets humiliated for saying the truth and a big trouble knocks the Mr. Peabody's door. To make everything right a first step had been taken, but accidentally an adventure begins through times and space. A trouble after another follows them and what they need is one solution that can solve all their problems is the rest of the story.

‘‘Every dog should have a boy!’’

If you think it's for kids only referring the 60s animated television series, definitely you are wrong. When you see the characters anyone can feel that way, but once you watch the movie your perspective will change. Many things were taken straight from the series like time travelling adventures. In fact, to say adults can understand the story fully than children. It meets lots of historical events in the original timeline, but the fun part was to see them in an animation. A coming-of-age theme in animation, but was told in a fun adventure. It just fulfilled me of watching all the episodes of the original classic animation short, at a time. Like I said young kids can't get what's happening, but can have fun which delivered consistently throughout with the nice dialogues and locations. I hope they are going to announce a sequel, otherwise it will be a disappointment to know there will be no follow-up for a cute little movie.… Expand
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Rob7309Mar 9, 2014
This was an enjoyable animated film. The voice cast and animation is good while moving along at a brisk pace. All of the little bits of history the film brings to light are fun... there's something for everyone to enjoy with Mr. Peabody and Sherman.
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ThegodfathersonMar 7, 2014
If the movie had gone all the way with this notion and converted subtext into text, it might have distinguished itself as a total re-imagining of its source, rather than a mildly eccentric version of the same-old, same-old. It's a bit of aIf the movie had gone all the way with this notion and converted subtext into text, it might have distinguished itself as a total re-imagining of its source, rather than a mildly eccentric version of the same-old, same-old. It's a bit of a shame, really. "Mr. Peabody & Sherman" is a sweet movie, funny and essentially decent. But its failure to avoid the imaginative failures and regressive messages that plague so many other feature-length cartoons make it more disappointing, somehow, than more crass, mechanical film might have been. The eccentric touches give you hope for the movie. The movie dashes them.… Expand
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BrianMcCriticOct 15, 2014
This is a smart family film that not only teaches us a little slice of history but teaches us family comes in all shapes and sizes. Some of the jokes may be way over kid's heads but for adults those jokes work just fine. A-
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eagleeyevikingJul 2, 2014
Mr. Peabody & Sherman features delightful visuals and a wide variety of historical figures but has a convoluted plot which is too confusing for it's target audience and predictable for the rest. 5.5/10
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BurkzyOct 17, 2014
This movie, has a really nice argument, is funny, nice soundtrack, nice message, i don't understand why critics gave bad qualification to this movie, it's awesome.

Deserves more than a 59.
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analogkid280Mar 17, 2014
4 year old was laughing all through this movie. If she likes it then I like it. The puns and time travel reminded me of when the old cartoon would come on our local station back in the 70's.
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foxgroveMar 7, 2014
Mr Peabody and Sherman is a really enjoyable entertainment, but one does wonder as to what type of audience it is aimed at and who will get the most from it. Adults will probably benefit from the sophisticated screenplay which is steeped inMr Peabody and Sherman is a really enjoyable entertainment, but one does wonder as to what type of audience it is aimed at and who will get the most from it. Adults will probably benefit from the sophisticated screenplay which is steeped in historical and cinematic references, but these will probably go over the heads of the average 20 year old let alone kids under 10. Children will be able to appreciate and enjoy the archaic action and cute characters, and also be more forgiving of all the nonsense taking place in the final 20 minutes. The animation is everything we have come to expect, and Florence looks almost as lovely here as it did in 'A Room with a View'. Gags about 'Spartacus' and 'The Runaway Bride' hit there mark and the whole film regularly amuses.… Expand
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dyshpoMar 12, 2014
This movie has the same feel and dumb humor of the Cat in the Hat movie and like another reviewer pointed out is a crappy remake of Meet the Robinsons . I knew it was not going to be outstanding when i first saw the previews heavily focusThis movie has the same feel and dumb humor of the Cat in the Hat movie and like another reviewer pointed out is a crappy remake of Meet the Robinsons . I knew it was not going to be outstanding when i first saw the previews heavily focus on cheap kid gags .… Expand
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Jraptor59Mar 10, 2014
I am not sure what drugs the reviewers are on. This movie is funny, clever and appropriate for both adults and children. Perhaps the "high brow" humor went over some of their heads? You really can't tell whats going to happen next, somethingI am not sure what drugs the reviewers are on. This movie is funny, clever and appropriate for both adults and children. Perhaps the "high brow" humor went over some of their heads? You really can't tell whats going to happen next, something highly unusual in 80% the formulaic kids movies and cartoons they show today.
I love this movie and intend to purchase it when it comes out. I watched the original 60's version when I was a kid and it was a great tribute.… Expand
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pick-a-nameMar 9, 2014
The movie was generally a pretty good big screen adaptation of a beloved cartoon series. As a 23 year old male, I thought it was a fun movie to take my girlfriend. We both really enjoyed the historical references in the movie and theThe movie was generally a pretty good big screen adaptation of a beloved cartoon series. As a 23 year old male, I thought it was a fun movie to take my girlfriend. We both really enjoyed the historical references in the movie and the scenarios they were put in, we're still quoting some of the more notable lines from the movie. For what my opinion is worth, I'd definitely recommend the movie. It was a lot of fun, not what I expected. If you're on the fence and you can find simple enjoyment out of more innocent comedies that don't require more adult humor, I'd say go to this movie.… Expand
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Movie1997Mar 15, 2014
This colorful and interesting animated adventure reminded me of old school DreamWorks films such as "Shrek 1 & 2" "Madagascar" and "Over the Hedge". While it may not be as great as those classic's, it does however provide an intellectual andThis colorful and interesting animated adventure reminded me of old school DreamWorks films such as "Shrek 1 & 2" "Madagascar" and "Over the Hedge". While it may not be as great as those classic's, it does however provide an intellectual and education value throughout some dumb and chessy moments. Overall, it's a fun and somewhat education animated film that never truly takes itself completely seriously and stupidly. I give it a B!… Expand
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reviewmattApr 7, 2014
This is a great movie for all ages. The jokes are almost all related to history, and technically whatever time they are in. Mr Peabody and Sherman's relation ship is great at the start, and then gets a little mixed up. Penny actually takes aThis is a great movie for all ages. The jokes are almost all related to history, and technically whatever time they are in. Mr Peabody and Sherman's relation ship is great at the start, and then gets a little mixed up. Penny actually takes a long time for you to like her. In fact i think i started liking her at the end of the movie.
But anyway, great movie 8/10… Expand
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Gamer2014Aug 27, 2014
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This movie is awesome .. i paid attention the whole movie .
this movie is just awesome but one simple scene i didn't really like is when Mr.Peabody died .
you know i thought he is gonna come up again and tell how he avoided the fall but Sherman just said he died and then he figures a way to bring him back in less than 1 minute i just wanted MORE TEARS .… Expand
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not-a-cowardMar 13, 2014
I really enjoyed this movie. I took my two nephews to go see it, and they enjoyed it as well. The humor was aimed at children in a sense, with bathroom and schoolyard jokes. However, there was quite a few funny puns and even one really funnyI really enjoyed this movie. I took my two nephews to go see it, and they enjoyed it as well. The humor was aimed at children in a sense, with bathroom and schoolyard jokes. However, there was quite a few funny puns and even one really funny joke regarding "touching" about halfway through the movie that probably only older kids and adults got. The plot is alright, I wished they would of spent more time on the relationship of Sherman and his classmate. The ending seemed a little rushed, as well. Other than that, great family movie.… Expand
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CherryxldApr 11, 2015
Mr. Peabody and Sherman es una película muy variada y entretenida que hace buen huso de los aspectos de su trama para el disfrute familiar.

Este es un largometraje que nos traslada a una historia muy interesante que usa elementos variadosMr. Peabody and Sherman es una película muy variada y entretenida que hace buen huso de los aspectos de su trama para el disfrute familiar.

Este es un largometraje que nos traslada a una historia muy interesante que usa elementos variados en su complemento como las irregularidades del tiempo y aprovecharlos para buenos gags y chistes en su clímax que, al fin y al cabo resulta inteligentemente efectivo y sustancialmente astuto. Además, logra mantener un buen planteamiento en su atmósfera, y consigue ser un film de animación admirable y decente.… Expand
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DredSovMar 17, 2014
I can't believe any of the negative reviews from Critics and the Users or that they saw the same film I did. I can sum up the film with two words: "Absolutely Brilliant"! It is clever, intelligent, and hilarious. If I live long enough, I'mI can't believe any of the negative reviews from Critics and the Users or that they saw the same film I did. I can sum up the film with two words: "Absolutely Brilliant"! It is clever, intelligent, and hilarious. If I live long enough, I'm willing to bet that it will beat my record of seeing "Fantasia" 24 times on the big screen. "Frozen" was OK -- "Mr. Peabody & Sherman" was magnificent!… Expand
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OpinionatedGuySep 20, 2014
I am quite young at heart. But this movie isn’t really a good example why I am young at heart.

The voice acting in this movie are excellent especially Ty Burrell’s performance as Mr. Peabody. He is my favorite in the movie and I reallyI am quite young at heart. But this movie isn’t really a good example why I am young at heart.

The voice acting in this movie are excellent especially Ty Burrell’s performance as Mr. Peabody. He is my favorite in the movie and I really forgot that he voiced a talking genius dog.

The script is great. The dialogues are not cheesy for an animated movie for kids and the way how the plot flows is great.

The humor of this movie is okay at least. Kids will appreciate the humor more than the adults and this is mainly the reason why I wouldn’t call this as one of my favorite animated movies.

My drawback of this movie was the time traveling concept. The concept made me watch this movie and I was let down by how simplistic the concept is. If you’re going to make a movie with a time traveling concept, it should be amazing.

The best part of this movie was the animation. It’s really eye-candy and beautiful for a DreamWorks Animated movie. Not the best from them but just beautiful enough.

Overall, this movie will entertain kids more than adults however it will not cringe you as this movie is also enjoyable for adults. If you’re a parent, you will not have a bitter taste of watching this movie with your children.… Expand
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DBPirate1129Jan 11, 2015
A surprisingly great film that surpassed all of my low expectations. This movie is just as good for adults as it is for kids...which is fantastic. The funny dialogue and interesting story will make you want to see it again!
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RedOwlReviewsMar 8, 2014
I’m sorry, but did I just pay $14 to watch a crappy rip-off of 2007’s Meet The Robinsons? Rob Minkoff’s latest family-friendly 3-D animated film, Mr. Peabody & Sherman, provides ample entertainment, but never feels creative or original.I’m sorry, but did I just pay $14 to watch a crappy rip-off of 2007’s Meet The Robinsons? Rob Minkoff’s latest family-friendly 3-D animated film, Mr. Peabody & Sherman, provides ample entertainment, but never feels creative or original. Minkoff simply proves he can effectively stitch together elements of past successful animated films to create a somewhat coherent product. The younger members of the audience won’t mind in the least, but those with an always-active mind will spend the entire hour and a half searching for a glimpse of freshness in a mundane field of the same-old.
First off, Mr. Peabody broke one of the cardinal rules of modern filmmaking: if you are going to play with time, you better know what you are doing. Evidently, Minkoff uses time travel only to exploit the entertaining and over-caricaturized eras of popular history, and neither to properly educate nor to create a functional storyline. If you’re a stickler for factual accuracy, please don’t go to this film. Writer Craig Wright collects random tidbits from fifth grade history textbooks and blows then so far out of proportion, actual history has become unrecognizable. An example of this is where Marie Antoinette is depicted singularly as a radical aristocrat with an eating disorder, simply because of the famous expression, “Let them eat cake” (which we all know by now she never uttered). Basically, if you’re taking a child to this film with the hopes that he’ll learn more about history, you’ll be greatly disappointed.
In addition to a basic knowledge of history, subtlety is not one of Minkoff’s strong suits either. I can’t blame him for following a formula for an animated film – I mean, it is Dreamworks after all. However, he doesn’t simply follow the formula; he beats you over the head with it. From the ridiculously persistent antagonist, to the preposterously fast character transformations, to the multiple fake-deaths and the contrived sentimentalities that ensue, Mr. Peabody’s commonplace recipe shines strongly through the superfluous fluff that layers the film.
If you were planning to see Mr. Peabody to laugh with your child for an hour and a half, I’d ask you to reconsider. The jokes are cheap, old, and flatter than then characters that articulate them. I must’ve laughed four times during the film. If you were planning to see Mr. Peabody to educate your child, like I mentioned before, strongly reconsider. If you were planning to see Mr. Peabody with high expectations to be entertained with an enjoyable and thoughtful story, I’d ask you to either lower your standards or reconsider. Basically, if you wanted to go see Mr. Peabody for any reason this weekend, I implore you to reconsider.

FINAL SCORE: 35 (pretty bad ----------o----------a little disappointing)… Expand
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BlaKDemonaZMar 7, 2015
É incrível a oscilação de qualidade das animações da DreamWorks. Ao mesmo tempo que ela lança animações excelentes como Rise of The Guardians (A Origem dos Guardiões) e How to Train Your Dragon 2 (Como Treinar o Seu Dragão 2) ela lançaÉ incrível a oscilação de qualidade das animações da DreamWorks. Ao mesmo tempo que ela lança animações excelentes como Rise of The Guardians (A Origem dos Guardiões) e How to Train Your Dragon 2 (Como Treinar o Seu Dragão 2) ela lança animações fraquíssimas como: Turbo e agora Mr. Peabody & Sherman (As Aventuras de Peabody & Sherman). A tempos não ficava tão entediado com uma animação. Com mais momentos de ação e menos comédia, o filme parece que ficou bem mais focado no público infantil. A animação não é das mais bonitas do estúdio, e a única coisa que salva são as referências históricas do filme. No mais, o filme pode até agradas as crianças, mas se torna realmente entediante para os adultos. Eu não recomendo!… Expand
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MrEpic012Mar 23, 2014
The Animation Is Decent Not Dreamworks' Best But Not The Worst, The Story Is Okay, The Characters Some I Like (I.E Mr. Peabody, Da Vinci, And The Trojan Horse Commander Guy) Some Are OK (I.E Sherman, Penny, King Tut) And The Rest Are Underdeveloped.
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LandonYork99Mar 18, 2014
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Pros:(few) one funny scene I enjoyed was the Troy part
And well designed animations
Cons:(a lot) 1.to many terrible puns and jokes. 2. False names(like the Egypt god name was wrong),black holes are in space(not in time),some of historical events are not fully talked or shown about(but it's a kid movie so I give that one kinda lea way), and lastly you can't go back in time and talk to anyone or do anything without creating a paradox so at the end with the paradox was weird by Sherman going to time he already exists.… Expand
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alexito660Mar 31, 2014
This movie is don't compare whit others. Its a little short family film. This film you gonna like it no so much.
This movie is of the director of Lion King, you gonna see this movie and you say: i dont like it so much.
You wait for more. IThis movie is don't compare whit others. Its a little short family film. This film you gonna like it no so much.
This movie is of the director of Lion King, you gonna see this movie and you say: i dont like it so much.
You wait for more. I know that is ficition but is a so so so fiction a dog that is an incredible dog. This is movie is don't to say: i missed, is dont.… Expand
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homer4presidentMar 29, 2015
Mr. Peabody & Sherman is a fun family film, one with fun voice performances and a good heart. Its nowhere near Dreamwork's Animation best film, but it proves they still have that magic touch.
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lukechristianscMar 14, 2014
i would say this movie is okay . the humor is awful and face it was crap . i love the relationship they had in this movie . but still i rather watch franken weenie .
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TVJerryMar 18, 2014
If you watched the Rocky & Bullwinkle show, you'll remember this duo. If not, Mr. Peabody is a genius inventor, who's also a dog and Sherman is his human son. They travel thru time in the WABAC machine, but things go awry when Sherman takes aIf you watched the Rocky & Bullwinkle show, you'll remember this duo. If not, Mr. Peabody is a genius inventor, who's also a dog and Sherman is his human son. They travel thru time in the WABAC machine, but things go awry when Sherman takes a trip on his own. This spunky animated adventure keeps a zippy pace and relies on fun with puns for most of the laffs. Visually, it's colorful, but none of the characters are especially clever or wacky. While there's a spirited energy and humor that appeals on an intellectual level, nothing about the film is outstanding.… Expand
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TheQuietGamerNov 14, 2014
A surprising stinker from DreamWorks. The majority of the laughs are in the trailer. The only others come from two jokes aimed at adults. It's a rather dull film. Perhaps kids will enjoy it though. I for one found the characters to beA surprising stinker from DreamWorks. The majority of the laughs are in the trailer. The only others come from two jokes aimed at adults. It's a rather dull film. Perhaps kids will enjoy it though. I for one found the characters to be annoying and the sentimentality of the plot to be forced. It's good to see a kids movie that tries to teach kids some history. I just wish the whole movie was more enjoyable as a whole.

I typically enjoy animated movies for kids. Especially the ones from DreamWorks. However this one is mostly a bore. I spent the majority of the film playing on my phone. Whether or not your little ones will enjoy it or not I can't say. However I can tell you that older audiences like myself will be bored. It's a mediocre effort.… Expand
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TheCoolGuy99Apr 10, 2014
The only thing matters from Mr. Peabody and Sherman is the use of a fatter-son relationship which is attractive and meaningful because it deals with serious matter that adults will Ike it. For humor well it's funny and fast-paced but for theThe only thing matters from Mr. Peabody and Sherman is the use of a fatter-son relationship which is attractive and meaningful because it deals with serious matter that adults will Ike it. For humor well it's funny and fast-paced but for the plot -- it's weak in comparison of Dreamworks' creative works yet like 2010's How to Train Your Dragon and 2001's Shrek.… Expand
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IMAX500May 21, 2014
Ok, So a lot of critics say that this movie is like Jimmy Neutron. I Guess they are wrong.. Because in Jimmy Neutron, I think he did not created a time machine, and I there is not a talking dog with glasses. I Think this is a OK movie.
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McgillacuddyMay 19, 2016
It started off very promising but falls flat with poor character development, comedy, and story direction. Don't get me started on Penny Peterson's instant magical attitude change.
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vikesh2206Nov 10, 2014
Mr. Peabody & Sherman features delightful visuals and a wide variety of historical figures but has a convoluted plot which is too confusing for it's target audience and predictable for the rest.
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jswesslerNov 23, 2014
Good suspense and all, but why is this a rip off of meet the robinsons (at least it's not copyright(I think)) but also at the end(this brings the score down from a 7 to a 5) Basically Disney is saying that 250 mph is almost the speed ofGood suspense and all, but why is this a rip off of meet the robinsons (at least it's not copyright(I think)) but also at the end(this brings the score down from a 7 to a 5) Basically Disney is saying that 250 mph is almost the speed of light, watch that part again please other than that it is good. 5.5… Expand
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MonkiReviewsMay 27, 2017
The movie was ok, but not great. It has a forgettable story with not a lot happening. The characters are good but they don't have what I was looking for.
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JacobMay 22, 2015
Mr. Peabody and Sherman does its best to work as a film. There is a clear passion behind the film as the writers struggle to make this 5-10 minute cartoon work as an 1 hour and 20 minute film. The solution was to make a mildly entertainingMr. Peabody and Sherman does its best to work as a film. There is a clear passion behind the film as the writers struggle to make this 5-10 minute cartoon work as an 1 hour and 20 minute film. The solution was to make a mildly entertaining time travel movie similar to Back to the Future Part II full of lots of running around and crazy time travel antics that stays as true as it can to the classic cartoon. Thankfully Dreamworks doesn’t throw in their usual trade of pop culture references and the characters are at their core the characters from the film. Unfortunately, the writer’s solution to stretch the short cartoon into a feature length film that is nothing special. The story while told nicely is quite familiar with a lot of the heartfelt moments while touching cause films like Finding Nemo to come to mind, the new character Penny isn’t interesting being there to give the film somewhere to go, and the film at times, similar to Back to the Future Part II, is so caught up in the running around that it doesn’t take enough time to slow down and have heartfelt moments and the emotion core of the story pops in and out frequently taking a back seat to the action. Despite the comments I don’t hate the movie in fact I thought it was going to be atrocious and destroy a classic cartoon characters. To my surprise the film is charming with its energy, humor, and good animation. There is clear passion behind the film but this duo works better in short cartoons. Children will enjoy and it could serve as an introduction to the superior cartoon it is based off of, which parents if they haven’t seen it please show it to them. I’d probably be more annoyed if I was more attached to the original cartoon but on its own its fine the bummer just comes from knowing that the cartoon is 10x better. Nonetheless, when I look at the pop culture referencing, constantly puns, and pop songs that have dominated a lot of Dreamworks films lately its nice to have something that can make me smile every now and then.

Nonetheless, Dreamworks can make great films and this film while entertaining isn’t great but hopefully How to Train Your Dragon 2 will give Dreamworks the hit they’ve been lacking for years.… Expand
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meydianarizki21Nov 5, 2020
Rich Storyline and a Great Update for This 60s Character

I saw the trailers and I expected it to be more concentrated on time travel and not have much of a story line. Well there is. A fantastic one at that! "Mr. Peabody and Sherman" is aRich Storyline and a Great Update for This 60s Character

I saw the trailers and I expected it to be more concentrated on time travel and not have much of a story line. Well there is. A fantastic one at that! "Mr. Peabody and Sherman" is a wonderful story about a dog who adopts a boy.

The film also has lots of animated things to love - like history, comedy, romance, suspense and so much more. To make it even better – characters come to live thanks to the brilliant voice-over actors such as Ty Burrel and Max Charles.

The film starts when a young puppy is growing up in different shelters. From a very early age he shows everyone how very special he is. He is intelligent, athletic and smooth. He wins many prizes, but his greatest adventure happens when he adopts a boy. Together they go through multiple adventures and troubles but able to stay together.

I love so much about this film. The film itself is fantastic! I love how they take twenty five-minute shows that had old, colored 2-D animation and turn it into modern 3D animation with the use of modern technology.

My favorite scene is when they show the story of how Mr. Peabody adopts Sherman. They show points throughout Sherman's little life of great moments, like his first step in 1709. Then it shows how he finds Sherman. That is definitely a sweet and loving part!… Expand
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Experiment626Dec 26, 2020
A passable animation. Not great but a fun watch. I briefly remember watching the cartoon segments growing up. I don't remember any of the details so I can't say how faithful it was to the original segments. Worth at least a watch.
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CheesecakeHuddlNov 19, 2020
I don't get the hate for this film, it's really creative and underappreciated in my opinion.
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AnimaDraws2DSMar 29, 2021
Witty, clever, fun and even better than I expected! I'd really recommend it
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DezzydFeb 3, 2021
I don't hate this movie or love it. I liked the father-son dynamic. I enjoyed some of the history jokes they threw-in. But overall, I felt like it was an OK movie, not one that stands out. It's a vanilla movie.
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John2DSApr 30, 2022
I have to say this: Even with this movie's flaws, I might never forget the fun experience I had with it
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