Spirit: Stallion of the Cimarron
DreamWorks Distribution | Release Date: May 24, 2002 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
52
METASCORE
Mixed or average reviews based on 29 Critic Reviews
Positive:
15
Mixed:
8
Negative:
6
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Critic scorePublicationBy date
100
Seattle Post-IntelligencerWilliam Arnold
It's an extraordinary feat of animation, possibly the most lovingly conceived, uncompromisingly executed and totally successful animated film since "The Lion King." Read full review
90
Wall Street JournalJoe Morgenstern
It's classic animation wedded to modern technology -- painted pictures that move in magical splendor.
90
Washington PostDesson Thomson
The movie's big action scenes, at times, make you forget you're even watching animation. There's an in-your-face sequence involving a runaway, crashing train that will make you squirm in your seat trying to get out of the way. Read full review
83
Entertainment WeeklyOwen Gleiberman
An animated fairy tale made with simple, elegant conviction. Read full review
80
Chicago ReaderStaff (Not Credited)
The animators have re-created equine movement and behavior with uncanny verisimilitude. Read full review
75
Philadelphia InquirerSteven Rea
A cartoon that's truly cinematic in scope, and a story that's compelling and heartfelt - even if the heart belongs to a big, four-legged herbivore.
75
ReelViewsJames Berardinelli
Those for whom Spirit was made will find this to be a thoroughly enjoyable production. As a "kids' movie", Spirit is a resounding success. Read full review
75
The Globe and Mail (Toronto)Ray Conlogue
Visually the film is a knockout. I'm not sure this will matter to the young adult audience, but the film is philosophically confusing. Read full review
75
USA TodayClaudia Puig
A poetic and lovely tale, told as a silent picture with music and narration. Read full review
75
Chicago Sun-TimesRoger Ebert
The film is short at 82 minutes, but surprisingly moving, and has a couple of really thrilling sequences. Read full review
75
Chicago TribuneLoren King
A welcome family film that extols noble values and offers first-class animation. Read full review
70
NewsweekJohn Horn
For all its retro design, Spirit actually represents a delicate marriage of the hand and the computer.
70
TimeRichard Schickel
It's a pretty, high-strung story, handsomely done in traditional animation (mostly by hand) that you can take the kids to without wincing. Read full review
63
New York Daily NewsJami Bernard
Popcorn-buyers, beware: This is no "Shrek," with raucous adult humor sailing over the heads of wee ones. This is "Sesame Street"-level, with white hats, black hats and simple moral messages.
63
Baltimore SunChris Kaltenbach
Spirit lacks that essential emotional resonance, and suffers because of it.
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