The Magician's Elephant

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Original title: The Magician's Elephant
Year: 2023
Running time: 103 min.
Country: United States
Director: Wendy Rogers
Screenwriter: Martin Hynes. Novel: Kate DiCamillo
Cinematography: Animation
Cast: Animation
Producer: Animal Logic, Netflix Animation, Netflix. Distributor: Netflix
Genre: Animation. Adventure. Comedy
Synopsis: An orphaned boy is told by a fortune teller that an elephant will help him find his lost sister.

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#16 Ranking Movies from 2023

Critics' reviews

"Despite its limited scope and predictable plot, 'The Magician’s Elephant' succeeds at being a quaint animated film with a positive message"

Kenneth Seward Jr.: IGN
"'The Magician’s Elephant' is an enchanting animated feature that’s good for families and fans of the genre alike. (...) Rating: ★★★½ (out of 5)"

M.N. Miller: Ready Steady Cut
"This book adaptation offers a visually engaging take on a very sweet tale (...) The film's themes of rekindling a sense of hope and wonder offer valuable messages for our times.

Jennifer Green: Common Sense Media
"Stories for children often emphasize courage or teamwork, being yourself, following dreams (...) What it adds to that is something rare in films for any age: how to think through problems (...) Rating: ★★★ (out of 4)"

Nell Minow: rogerebert.com
"Netflix’s kid-lit toon is up to the tusk (...) Based on Kate DiCamillo’s book of the same name, the film could have used more magic — but it’s still a diverting sleight of hand"

Michael Nordine: Variety
"In jazzing up the tale for the screen, Rogers sands down the somberness (...) while turning up the silliness for gimmicky thrills"

Devika Girish: The New York Times
"A charming family film with a hopeful message at the heart (...) Netflix's newest family film is full of heart, adventure, and just a touch of magic"

Arezou Amin: Collider
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