Wolfwalkers

Name: Wolfwalkers
Genre: Adventure, Fantasy, Animation, Family
Released: November 13, 2020
Duration: 103 min
Rating: 87
Cast: Amy Dunne, Eva Whittaker, Honor Kneafsey, John Morton, Jon Kenny

2020

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GKIDS | Release Date: November 13, 2020 | PG

Starring: Amy Dunne, Eva Whittaker, Honor Kneafsey, John Morton, Jon Kenny, Maria Doyle Kennedy, Niamh Moyles, Nora Twomey, Oliver McGrath, Paul Young, Sean Bean, Simon McBurney, Tommy Tiernan

Summary: In a time of superstition and magic, a young apprentice hunter, Robyn Goodfellowe, journeys to Ireland with her father to wipe out the last wolf pack. While exploring the forbidden lands outside the city walls, Robyn befriends a free- spirited girl, Mebh, a member of a mysterious tribe rumored to have the ability to transform into wolves byIn a time of superstition and magic, a young apprentice hunter, Robyn Goodfellowe, journeys to Ireland with her father to wipe out the last wolf pack. While exploring the forbidden lands outside the city walls, Robyn befriends a free- spirited girl, Mebh, a member of a mysterious tribe rumored to have the ability to transform into wolves by night. As they search for Mebh’s missing mother, Robyn uncovers a secret that draws her further into the enchanted world of the wolfwalkers and risks turning into the very thing her father is tasked to destroy.… Expand

Director: Ross Stewart and Tomm Moore

Genre(s): Adventure, Fantasy, Animation, Family

Rating: PG

Runtime: 103 min

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Bilge Ebiri

Dec 16, 2020

Kids will be enchanted, adults will be enraptured. It’s somehow light as air yet overwhelming, both ineffable and unforgettable. Read full review

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The Playlist Carlos Aguilar

Sep 19, 2020

Not only is Wolfwalkers easily the best animated film of the year, but a stirring masterwork, as stunningly gorgeous as it’s philosophically profound. Read full review

Polygon Karen Han

Sep 19, 2020

Every aspect of Wolfwalkers is thoughtfully, beautifully rendered, and the story is full of twists that keep things unpredictable until the finale. It’s one of the most impressive films of the year, and the best animated film of 2020 thus far. Read full review

Josh Larsen

Nov 18, 2020

Stewart, Wolfwalkers borrows something from werewolf mythology, another thing from Irish history, and more than a few things from the animated fantasies of Hayao Miyazaki and emerges with a dazzling feature that ultimately establishes its own distinct pattern. Read full review

Christian Holub

Nov 14, 2020

Wolfwalkers deserves a new level of praise for the way it takes previous Cartoon Saloon themes (such as the porous relationship between man and nature) to new heights of artistry. Read full review

Matthew Anderson

Oct 28, 2020

Exciting, thought-provoking and visually striking, it is everything an animation can and should be for viewers young and old. Read full review

The Guardian Andrew Pulver

Oct 30, 2020

This is a charming and thoroughly likable film. Read full review

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Tubersauce

Dec 23, 2020

Just watch it and you'll see why it's so good, you can watch it on kisscartoon.love or apple tv

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UncleWillard

Dec 16, 2020

DAT!...Was feckin brilliant! I've yet to be disappointed in anything Cartoon Saloon has produced, and this is no exception, just exceptional! It's the best thus far for me. Every moment of this was stellar. Not a bit of fat on it.

5 of 5 users found this helpful50

SOLTAIR83

Jul 6, 2021

The best word to describe this unique masterpiece: GLORIOUS
THE BEST ANIMATION MOVIE OF 2020.IT'S A FACT AND THERE IS NO DOUBT ABOUT IT

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amir96

Dec 27, 2020

Excellent and beautiful animation. Fantastic graphics. Soothing music. Every moment of our film involved the story. Excellent characterization

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ChuffedFlowers

Dec 18, 2020

I love it. It definitely is the best-animated film of 2020. It also has such good music. I love AURORA!

3 of 3 users found this helpful30

DawdlingPoet

Aug 11, 2022

This is yet another beautiful Cartoon Saloon film. A beautiful folklore-ish story/plot with intriguing characters, enchanting animation and some lovely folk music played in the background. What's not to love? the animation isn't neon bright like some kids films - this is a film both childrenThis is yet another beautiful Cartoon Saloon film. A beautiful folklore-ish story/plot with intriguing characters, enchanting animation and some lovely folk music played in the background. What's not to love? the animation isn't neon bright like some kids films - this is a film both children and adults can enjoy, its not dumbed down or anything, like the other Cartoon Saloon films, its just...lovely. A very enjoyable, sometimes sad but ultimately a great film. I felt it was somehow, somewhat uplifting too. Highly recommended.… Expand

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TomMonday

Oct 10, 2022

When you spend this much time on the animation, you should spend at least as much time on the script. Not so here. An astonishing visual landscape is given the short shrift by a repetitive and imprecise screenplay. The Wolfwalkers are human while awake but during sleep they “astral project”When you spend this much time on the animation, you should spend at least as much time on the script. Not so here. An astonishing visual landscape is given the short shrift by a repetitive and imprecise screenplay. The Wolfwalkers are human while awake but during sleep they “astral project” themselves into wolves – the entire plot hinges upon the capture of the Queen wolf, but all she had to do to escape was wake up. Stupid. Add to this about three dozens scenes where the villain threatens the main characters with increased servitude – plus shrill voice acting from two teenage leads – and you’ve got yourself a film that looks far better than it actually is.… Expand

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