Pompo the Cinephile
GKIDS | Release Date: April 27, 2022 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
61
METASCORE
Generally favorable reviews based on 7 Critic Reviews
Positive:
3
Mixed:
4
Negative:
0
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80
We Got This CoveredAutumn WrightApr 27, 2022
Pompo the Cinephile makes for a comedic romp through America's film industry in this wonderfully animated feature from studio CLAP and Takayuki Hirao. Read full review
78
Austin ChronicleRichard WhittakerApr 29, 2022
Never less than enchanting, constantly surprisingly exciting, and with a burning sense of optimism that maybe, sometimes, hard work and vision can really win the day, Pompo: The Cinéphile is a tribute to everyone who colors within the lines but make those colors all their own. Read full review
77
TheWrapWilliam BibbianiApr 29, 2022
“Pompo” reveals itself to be a film about why not every single thing you do as an artist is special, and how admitting that can lead to stronger, more efficient storytelling. Read full review
60
The Irish TimesTara BradyJul 1, 2022
She’s a marvellous, magical character who, in this adaptation of the popular manga, takes second place to the male auteur she has plucked from obscurity. Read full review
58
IndieWireDavid EhrlichApr 25, 2022
Ludicrous and dramatically unsatisfying as Pompo the Cinephile might be, its kid-friendly portrait of life on a movie set captures the same electric crackle that make far better films like “Day for Night” and “Irma Vep” such irresistible ads for joining the circus. Read full review
50
Movie NationRoger MooreApr 25, 2022
I still don’t see why this not-that-fantastical fantasy needed to be animated, and no, “just because it’s a manga” is not reason enough. It’s nobody’s idea of a deep dive into making movies, and not even a particularly entertaining take on the subject. Read full review
40
The GuardianPhuong LeJun 27, 2022
While occasionally emphasising that film-making is a collaborative endeavour, this is a cliche-ridden affair, reiterating the myth of the genius director whose pursuit of perfection is worth the detrimental effects it has on the cast, the crew and even the film-maker himself. Read full review
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