Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken
Universal Pictures | Release Date: June 30, 2023
5.3
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4
cris699Jun 30, 2023
This movie feels too short and predictable.
Unfortunately this is a disappointment.
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5
QuagFire101Jun 30, 2023
The potential of a story that properly conversates about prejudice and how those with special needs are treated was only realized to the least possible degree. Still feel pretty bad that no one is watching this movie.
7 of 7 users found this helpful70
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4
CoringaMateJun 30, 2023
Speravo davvero che questo film sarebbe stato bello...
Mi sono persino alzato presto per comprare i biglietti per il giorno di apertura! perché mi aspettavo seriamente un bel film :c
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4
NahuelNiloJul 1, 2023
I don't recommend it at all.
This movie should have gone straight to a streaming service.
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4
xaviersanchez04Jul 1, 2023
Esse filme tinha potencial.
É uma pena que a Dreamworks não tenha contratado escritores melhores para polir a história.
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arlethclarineJul 2, 2023
I don't know if Dreamworks took on the challenge of creating the most forgettable movie in history... well, congratulations because they have achieved it.
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3
gerardomandoloJul 2, 2023
This movie seems like a bad joke and the worst thing is that there were people excited to see this garbage.
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3
OtanerfOsdamerJun 30, 2023
I saw this boring feature film because my little sister invited me to watch it.
Well at least I appreciate that it only lasted an hour and a half.
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7
PibAug 2, 2023
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Pros-the neon colours of the ocean is beautiful. And Ruby's struggles to fit in is very relatable for teens and pre teens these days. The songs in this movie were really good abd thr animation is wacky and colourful,quite a unique style.
Cons-However,the plot is really basic and has an ending that we can all expect and it feels too sweet and unrealistic and cliche. They also thrown into Chelsea as your stereotypical twist villain,which ain't a surprise. It could have been better if Chelsea changed for the better and considered Ruby her friend after spending time with her. And the humans are so fricking dumb. Like,there's not really much good character writing put into this movie. I'm guessing the target audience was young kids and not everyone,unlike Puss in boots:the last wish,which was my favourite movie of all time.… Expand
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Santiago5000Jun 30, 2023
I'll never understand how Dreamsworks quality works...
In one year he gives us one of the best animated films in history and in the other he gives us one of the worst you'll see in years, seriously, the story is so mediocre and insipid.
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8
guilherJun 30, 2023
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Embora boa parte dos trailers já deêm spoiler o filme é bem divertido de assistir e não enjoa.… Expand
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10
MandokPlaysJul 2, 2023
Pretty simple movie but really enjoyable, the animations also rocks.

The story is well designed for children but we the parents also can have a great time.

I recommend this one
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8
Vane81Jun 30, 2023
Ya la ví y me parece muy buena, pues a mi parecer es apta para todo público ya que no nos imponen nada y lo mejor es la Sirena Pelirroja muy bonita y los niños en la sala creían que era Ariel.
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10
AnimexPlayerJun 30, 2023
Estuvo buenísima, una película divertida y entretenida yo solo la fui a ver por chelsea, iba con bajas expectativas pero me sorprendió muchísimo no entiendo la mala calificación de la prensa si estuvo buena la peli gente apoyen la peli paraEstuvo buenísima, una película divertida y entretenida yo solo la fui a ver por chelsea, iba con bajas expectativas pero me sorprendió muchísimo no entiendo la mala calificación de la prensa si estuvo buena la peli gente apoyen la peli para que derrote a la sirenita de Disney!… Expand
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10
JBeltran95Jun 30, 2023
"Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken" (2023): A Delightful Coming-of-Age Adventure by José Beltrán

Metacritic Rating: 8.5/10 Review: Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken is a charming animated film that blends the magic of the sea with the trials and"Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken" (2023): A Delightful Coming-of-Age Adventure by José Beltrán

Metacritic Rating: 8.5/10

Review:

Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken is a charming animated film that blends the magic of the sea with the trials and tribulations of teenage life. Directed by Kirk DeMicco and co-directed by Faryn Pearl, the film captures the essence of classic John Hughes films while incorporating elements from contemporary coming-of-age stories like "Easy A" (2010), "Lady Bird" (2017), and "Booksmart" (2019). With a talented voice cast led by Lana Condor, Toni Collette, Annie Murphy, Colman Domingo, and Jane Fonda, the film delivers a heartfelt and entertaining experience.

The story revolves around fifteen-year-old Ruby Gillman (voiced by Lana Condor), a seemingly ordinary teenager living in the seaside town of Oceanside. Ruby's desire to fit in clashes with her mother Agatha's (Toni Collette) overprotective nature, which leads to a series of events that change Ruby's life forever. When she unexpectedly transforms into a kraken after touching salt water, Ruby embarks on a journey of self-discovery and finds herself torn between her newfound powers and her longing for a normal teenage life.

The film beautifully portrays Ruby's relationships with her family, friends, and the enigmatic newcomer Chelsea Van Der Zee (voiced by Annie Murphy). Through compelling storytelling and well-developed characters, the film explores themes of identity, acceptance, and the importance of embracing one's uniqueness. Ruby's emotional journey resonates with audiences of all ages, reminding us that it is through our differences that we find our true strength.

The animation in Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken is visually stunning, capturing the enchanting world beneath the waves and the vibrant coastal town above. The underwater sequences are particularly breathtaking, showcasing the beauty and majesty of the oceanic realm. Stephanie Economou's musical score perfectly complements the film, creating an immersive experience that enhances the storytelling.

The film's blend of humor, adventure, and heartfelt moments strikes a perfect balance, appealing to both younger audiences and adults. The voice cast delivers exceptional performances, with Lana Condor bringing depth and vulnerability to Ruby's character, and Toni Collette showcasing the complexity of a concerned and overprotective mother. The supporting cast, including the likes of Sam Richardson, Liza Koshy, Will Forte, Jaboukie Young-White, Blue Chapman, Ramona Young, and Eduardo Franco, provides a strong foundation, adding depth and humor to the narrative.

Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken is not just a captivating animated film; it also carries a meaningful message about embracing our true selves and finding the courage to stand up for what we believe in. The film's exciting climax showcases Ruby's growth as she faces off against the formidable Chelsea Van Der Zee, ultimately demonstrating that true power lies within one's heart and determination.

In conclusion, Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken is a delightful coming-of-age adventure that seamlessly blends elements of fantasy and reality. With its engaging story, memorable characters, and stunning animation, the film is a must-watch for audiences seeking an uplifting and empowering cinematic experience. Prepare to be swept away by Ruby's journey as she discovers her true potential and embraces her destiny as the protector of Oceanside.

Overall, the film deserves its high Metacritic rating of 8.5/10, thanks to its strong storytelling, talented voice cast, beautiful animation, and its ability to capture the essence of both classic and contemporary teen films. Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken is a testament to the power of self-discovery, friendship, and the importance of staying true to oneself.… Expand
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PanchogulJul 8, 2023
El trailer era asqueroso y el nombre también, aún así quise darle una oportunidad y resultó ser espantosamente mala en todos los sentidos, sobretodo por la animación, que se ve genérica y desfasada.
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3
alanpotter17Jul 6, 2023
A Dreamwork levou muito azar ao lançar algo nesse nível quando temos "A pequena Sereia" que já capta toda a emoção que um filme fantasioso no fundo do mar pode levar ao cinema (mesmo com uma série de defeitos), mas filmes como "Nimona" eA Dreamwork levou muito azar ao lançar algo nesse nível quando temos "A pequena Sereia" que já capta toda a emoção que um filme fantasioso no fundo do mar pode levar ao cinema (mesmo com uma série de defeitos), mas filmes como "Nimona" e "Elementos": o primeiro por ser a animação definitiva sobre libertar seus monstros interiores e a segunda por saber trabalhar diversos tons em ambientes assemelhados.
Então, se no roteiro ou na parte técnica este filme está muito longe de ser impactante, cabia ao menos ter personagens marcantes. É o mesmo defeito dos "Minons", da mesma produtora, que tem uma história corrida mas cujos personagens se sobressaem e muito ao presentado, além de piadas que funcionam. Infelizmente aqui tudo é muito ruim. A construção dos personagens é rasa, o desenvolvimento é apressado, as revoluções parecem até querer se livrar logo do filme. Não há emoção, não há uma trilha marcante. O que poderia render bons personagens adolescentes, não passam de personagens irritantes.
O que é de se lamentar, porque eles até tem um bom tipo, mas pelo fato de toda a história querer apostar na correria, seus sentimentos e traços mais marcantes acabam não sendo desenvolvidos de forma eficiente. Tudo se torna esquecível ao chegar dos créditos.
Muito se fala da Disney ou da Pixar, mas a Dreamwork está sobrevivendo praticamente à base de continuação de personagens que deram certo, está tendo muita dificuldade em inserir novos mundos. Vamos ver até que ponto o público aguenta, confesso que quase desisto no meio da sessão. Ainda bem que ao menos restou um interesse em ver como a história termina, ou se ia ter algum ponto mais reflexivo. Mas a história é boba, mais do mesmo, é um filme que é absolutamente desnecessário.… Expand
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GLADIADORJul 1, 2023
Com alguns momentos engraçados, esse filme lembra muito luca e red da pixar, alem de eles darem uma alfinetada na disney, mas é bem esquecivel
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Z-R1NJul 22, 2023
I'm gonna be completely honest, this is basically dreamwork's version of Turning red, but without all the drama around turning red cause they only started advertising this film 3 months before it came out.

It's not a bad film but consideringI'm gonna be completely honest, this is basically dreamwork's version of Turning red, but without all the drama around turning red cause they only started advertising this film 3 months before it came out.

It's not a bad film but considering that this is coming off of the heels of one of Dreamwork's best films and coming out close to Across the Spiderverse, plus the terrible marketing that basically spoils the plot, yeah this film was set up to fail, which honestly sucks.… Expand
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Diego96Jul 22, 2023
Far from being one of DreamWorks' best films, "Ruby Gillman" ends up being unremarkable or unforgettable. Of course, the film has qualities, such as the animation, the design of the characters, the strong cast in the voice acting. But theFar from being one of DreamWorks' best films, "Ruby Gillman" ends up being unremarkable or unforgettable. Of course, the film has qualities, such as the animation, the design of the characters, the strong cast in the voice acting. But the script is quite lazy and wastes the potential to create something more elaborate and remarkable. All in all, a film grade 7.… Expand
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Onlyclassicvg1Aug 5, 2023
Summary: Sweet, awkward 16-year-old Ruby Gillman is desperate to fit in at Oceanside High, but she mostly just feels invisible. She’s math-tutoring her skater-boy crush, who only seems to admire her for her fractals, and she’s prevented fromSummary: Sweet, awkward 16-year-old Ruby Gillman is desperate to fit in at Oceanside High, but she mostly just feels invisible. She’s math-tutoring her skater-boy crush, who only seems to admire her for her fractals, and she’s prevented from hanging out with the cool kids at the beach because her over-protective supermom, has forbade Ruby from ever…… Expand
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7
mikesgold2KAug 22, 2023
Zamiast "Turning Red" to dostaliśmy (niestety gorsze) "Turning Blue". Klasyczna historia coming out of age
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MetacriticOnurSep 2, 2023
bad
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adjective, worse, worst;(Slang) bad·der, bad·dest for 36.
not good in any manner or degree.
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cristinasavi98Jul 2, 2023
Kird De Micco dovrebbe dimettersi da regista perché tutti i suoi film sono così irrilevanti
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5
infraReconJul 9, 2023
What is going on this year, seriously, this is a significant miss fire from Dreamworks, while the animations and visuals are commendable the actual story, the plot, and the characters are standard, this was clearly made for only kids.

Do youWhat is going on this year, seriously, this is a significant miss fire from Dreamworks, while the animations and visuals are commendable the actual story, the plot, and the characters are standard, this was clearly made for only kids.

Do you know what impresses kids these days, Fancy visuals that's it - look at the pretty glowing thingy. That's what this film does with its visuals. I don't have a problem with that it's just it's not only kids that watch animations.

As for the story, it is more predictable than Nimona, I was sitting for 2/3rds of the film saying "She's not your friend she's using you". So the writers did an absolutely poor job of trying to hide the plot. Everything is so generic and just a standard teenage drama occurrence. For such a smart "Kid" that's so good at math, you'd think that she knows that people lie and cheat, if her own mother didn't give her a hint, then what on earth was she expecting?

Do not watch this film unless you literally have nothing to watch or just have time to waste.

Ratings Power, Go:
Visuals: 10/10, Lush and detailed Visuals, I like it, it reminds me of those English clay cartoons, like Shawn the Sheep but at 60fps animation and full CGI.

Story: 5/10, Generic, Standard, Ok.

Characters: 4/10, Ruby is not a bad character, she is just partially boring and Stupid, sometimes, Teenagers am I right?

Plot & Pacing: 6/10, it's good pacing until 2/3 of the film, then it starts rushing because it's running out of run time.

I give this film a 5/10. Dream works, listen to the voice of reason please, Make a Megamind 2, Make a Shrek 5, Make Puss In Boots 3, just make anything that is not like this, We all expect much more from you guys.

I hope this is just a little trip on a stone and not the beginning of a flop dynasty.

This review was short, You guys are lucky this movie was tolerable at least.… Expand
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GumdropJul 19, 2023
This feels more like a straight to stream movie than something that should have gone to cinema. It's not bad per se. Just not anything particularly exciting. To put it in a word, it's boring. Looks good enough but there's nothing teriblyThis feels more like a straight to stream movie than something that should have gone to cinema. It's not bad per se. Just not anything particularly exciting. To put it in a word, it's boring. Looks good enough but there's nothing teribly interesting outside of that. The story is mediocre and none of the characters give you much to get invested in. This definitely struggled to hold my interest.
Definitely a dud for Dreamworks.… Expand
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darocaboJul 4, 2023
A really simple plot. I think hat's the "teenage part" of the movie. Is fun in parts, but the movie is reaaaaaally predctable. Also, I didn't enjoyed the animation style. Perhaps Dreamworks raised the bar too high for them with Puss in Boots 2.
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ThomasReviewerJul 12, 2023
I was very interested in Ruby Gillman after hearing about the premise and watching some of the trailers. I saw the film on a Saturday and was satisfied with the film. However, I do feel it could've been so much better. Here's what works andI was very interested in Ruby Gillman after hearing about the premise and watching some of the trailers. I saw the film on a Saturday and was satisfied with the film. However, I do feel it could've been so much better. Here's what works and doesn't work.

Pros: The animation was very colorful and the environments looked pretty good. The voice cast was very good, Annie Murphy was born to play Chelsea. I found the story pretty solid for younger audiences but I will get more into the story in a bit. The main character designs I really liked, they aren't perfect but I do think they are competent and fit the film's style. The soundtrack was also solid. There were some pop songs that I feel didn't fit the scenes they were in but for the most part, the soundtrack was good. I found most of the main characters likable, even if some were one note. There was a twist near the end that I thought was neat, even if it was probably for shock value.

That being said, this movie does a lot of wrong from being a very good to even a great film.

Cons: The story is your typical Coming-of-age story and doesn't do much different. If you've seen other movies in this genre, this film is very similar to those movies. The story reminded me a lot of Turning Red and kind of felt like a copy. I think the film would've been much better if it had a different story. Most of the side characters except Connor weren't very interesting and their designs and background characters look very goofy and off. The film was also very predictable at times. The marketing was honestly pretty misleading and revealed a lot of things in the trailers that should've been revealed and be a surprise in the movie. For example, Chelsea is meant to be a twist villain in the movie despite the trailers making it seem she is a villain right from the start.

Overall, Ruby Gillman had a lot of potential and isn't a bad movie but the film definitely could've benefited from having a different and more original story and better characters. I would say this film is worth watching if you have kids under 12 that are interested or if the premise is appealing to you. However, I do think this film will be divisive for people over the age of 12. I think there is a lot to enjoy and a lot to dislike.… Expand
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gerogregoriJul 9, 2023
Una buena película para divertirse y pasar un buen rato, con una trama sencilla pero que no aburre, con una animación y estilo bastante bonito, sobre todo bajo el agua, pienso que tiene cosas por ofrecer más allá de las polémicas.
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moviefanicJul 5, 2023
A hollow shell of nothingness thatfeels predictable and is 2023's most forgotten film yet.
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