My Father's Dragon
Netflix | Release Date: November 4, 2022
6.8
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Generally favorable reviews based on 12 Ratings
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bertobellamyNov 13, 2022
Weakest Cartoon Saloon film to date; still, quite enjoyable and great for children.

Although the film may feel too childish at times, the themes about realizing you're not always right, friendship, and overcoming the harsh reality with theWeakest Cartoon Saloon film to date; still, quite enjoyable and great for children.

Although the film may feel too childish at times, the themes about realizing you're not always right, friendship, and overcoming the harsh reality with the help of your family will give kids something to think about. Animation, as the Irish studio has accustomed us, is top-notch. The 2-D environments are breathtaking, and the character design is simple yet cute. Unfortunately, the story becomes stuck for a while, making its duration feel a little tiresome. And, honestly, Boris, the dragon, is very annoying. For a couple of moments, I wished he just shut up. Some of his jokes never land.

'My Father's Dragon' is more adult-oriented towards the beginning, but once Elmer reaches Wild Island, the story becomes kid-friendly and very colorful. Cartoon Saloon's new movie may not be as engaging and relevant as 'Wolfwalkers' or "The Breadwinner," but it proves once again the versatility of the studio and its ambition to tread new ground.… Expand
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SpassbremseDec 15, 2022
It baffles me that Cartoon Saloon can make a few good movies and then so many awful ones. Their track record is all over the place, and this new film is sadly their worst to date.

It's dull, plodding, aimless, boring, annoying, stupid,It baffles me that Cartoon Saloon can make a few good movies and then so many awful ones. Their track record is all over the place, and this new film is sadly their worst to date.

It's dull, plodding, aimless, boring, annoying, stupid, shallow, constantly at odds with itself, and the ending is staggeringly stupid. Absolutely do not waste your time.… Expand
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alejandro970Dec 18, 2022
Based on a children's book, this movie about adversity and friendship lacks, for some mysterious reason, the charm of previous Cartoon Saloon works. If it is saved from capsizing, it is because of its own originality and magic. Better luck next time.
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alanpotter17Nov 27, 2022
Não temos nada de novo sob o sol aqui: uma jornada de autoconhecimento do menino junto ao dragão, com aquele velho ensinamento para ter coragem. O dragão é chatíssimo, mas o menino é realmente muito carismático, o que segura a atenção até oNão temos nada de novo sob o sol aqui: uma jornada de autoconhecimento do menino junto ao dragão, com aquele velho ensinamento para ter coragem. O dragão é chatíssimo, mas o menino é realmente muito carismático, o que segura a atenção até o final, e sua relação com a mãe, o drama social pelo qual eles passam, pesa muito a favor do filme (os minutos iniciais me ganharam). Entretanto, no decorrer da história, e principalmente as cores que usaram no mundo mágico, ficou visivelmente instável, por exemplo, tinha momentos que eu confundia o que era fundo do mar ou não, de tão ruim que ficava. Ainda bem que os personagens secundários também ajudam, e o arco se fecha bem redondinho.… Expand
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DavidBestNov 27, 2022
Although it's sad that My Father's Dragon is the worst cartoon saloon movie so far... it doesn't mean it's bad On the contrary, it is an excellent movie and one of the best animated movies of the year, with a cute script and totally memorableAlthough it's sad that My Father's Dragon is the worst cartoon saloon movie so far... it doesn't mean it's bad On the contrary, it is an excellent movie and one of the best animated movies of the year, with a cute script and totally memorable characters.… Expand
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