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Wendell and Wild

2022

Henry Selick

Animation, Voice: Lyric Ross, Keegan-Michael Key, Jordan Peele ...

5.8

1,092

Animation. Adventure. Fantasy. Horror. Comedy Two demon brothers face off against a nun and a pair of goth teens.

	Media	Author	Review
		Meagan Navarro Bloody Disgusting	"It’s an entertaining (...) with memorable characters and amusing macabre hijinks (...) [It] makes for a fresh and fun Halloween treat for all ages (...) Rating: ★★★½ (out of 5)"
		Michael Rechtshaffen The Hollywood Reporter	"A fresh, highly original concoction (...) The production takes a refreshingly unorthodox path to the obligatory animated movie themes of family and friendship"
		Tim Grierson Screendaily	"A distinctive, feverish, animated odyssey"
		Kristy Puchko Mashable	"[It] is a heady trip through a spooky and suspenseful terrain, dotted with big emotions and big ideas (...) all contribute to a tapestry that is boldly macabre, earnestly heartfelt, and visually astonishing"
		Radheyan Simonpillai The Guardian	"[It] is an amusing, fascinating and ambitious meeting of the minds between Selick and Jordan Peele (...) Rating: ★★★ (out of 5)"
		Chase Hutchinson Collider	"When it all comes together, [it] ends up feeling liberating, both artistically and thematically, with top work from all involved"
		Jason Bailey The Playlist	“[It] boasts some good scares and sight gags, and the effects are truly gobsmacking (...) The highs are high, but Selick struggles to keep its narrative momentum going"
		Brian Tallerico rogerebert.com	"The kinetic creativity of Selick’s 'Wendell & Wild' is almost overwhelming (...) this movie simply explodes with artistic fire (...) Rating: ★★★ (out of 4)"
		Owen Gleiberman Variety	"'Wendell & Wild' actually has a few things to say (about teenage grief, the privatization of prisons, and raising your parents from the dead), but mostly it's content to fly off in all elegantly cracked directions"
		Joshua Rothkopf Entertainment Weekly	"The movie's most huggable creation, true to Selick's instincts, is his main character (...) Kids on the mature side (and a fair number of parents) will resonate"
		Emma Stefansky IndieWire	"'Wendell & Wild' feels like a comeback in many ways, while also conjuring something totally new"
		Esther Zuckerman Vanity Fair	"But even if 'Wendell and Wild' packs a little too much in, you can just sit back and enjoy the magic of Selick and his puppeteers' visuals"
		Kevin Fox Jr. Paste Magazine	"The plot has enough going on that it could have been a TV series, but for whatever its flaws or limitations, it flows coherently for 106 minutes to a satisfactory conclusion. It’s a marvel of artistry and artisanship"
		Damon Wise Deadline	"An inventive and dizzying triumph"
		Mark Hanson Slant	"Admirably progressive, beginning with its diverse characters (...) but while these characters seem spawned from a genuine place, they feel predominantly defined by their narrative function (...) Rating: ★★ (out of 4)"
		Rafael Motamayor IGN	"Partnering with Jordan Peele and Keegan-Michael Key, this is a feast for the eyes; a hilarious, spooky, empowering story; and a movie you'll want to add to your Halloween rotation"
		Sarah Milner SlashFilm	"[It] is a triumph — in terms of animation, of representation, and of being very, very fun to watch"
		Wendy Ide The Guardian	"It’s a gleefully grim good time (...) Rating: ★★★★ (out of 5)"
		Michael Phillips Chicago Tribune	"Somehow, the marriage of two singular film talents has produced the least special work either has ever done (...) Rating: ★★ (out of 4)"
		Kevin Harley Radio Times	"Selick's underworld visuals ooze carnivalesque colour and invention, while punk soundtrack needle-drops complement the film's rebel spirit (...) Rating: ★★★★ (out of 5)"
		David Fear Rolling Stone	"This doesn’t just feature the most diverse cast of characters of any animated movie — it’s one of the most diverse round-ups of any movie, period (...) not to mention the joy of hearing two comedic geniuses together again"
		Kurt Halfyard Screen Anarchy	"It's bonkers (...) It works if you can keep pace with its manic energy (...) 'Wendell & Wild' is a primal scream, and then it is gone"
		Mark Keizer AV Club	"Even with its refreshingly modern messaging, it's Selick's old-fashioned, lovingly crafted style, where each blemish only adds to its charm, that feels more inspiring and needed than ever"
		John Serba Decider	"[It] is smart, witty and not at all concerned with pleasing anyone"
		Lena Wilson The Wrap	"Given its authorial heft, [its] greatest sin isn't that it's flawed; it's that it's forgettable. Its tricks and treats make it worth a watch, but this movie is jumbled, unwieldy and likely to leave you feeling unsatisfied"
		Sharai Bohannon Dread Central	"It’s the fun, smart, magic-packed ride for everyone that we never got when we were kids. It’s a good time and possibly the most creative movie in a very long time (...) Rating: ★★★★ (out of 5)"
		Jared Mobarak The Film Stage	"Stylish yet frustrating animation (...) The whole is so dense with exposition, themes, and characters it can’t help feeling rushed"
		Alexander Harrison Screen Rant	"Equal parts creepy, funny, and impressive, it is an ideal watch for the whole family this Halloween. (...) Rating: ★★★½ (out of 5)"

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