Orion and the Dark

"Sean Charmatz expertly keeps the proceedings moving at exactly the right pace. The imaginative character designs and colorful computer animation feature just enough ragged edges to give the film the feel of a beloved illustrated children’s book" 

"What if DreamWorks Animation entrusted the 'Anomalisa' auteur to make a kids movie about overcoming one's fear of the dark? The result is as wild as you'd expect, but also awkwardly derivative." 

"[It] is the first great kid's movie of 2024. It's a delightfully smart and ambitious story that is equally powerful for children and adults alike" 

"The neurotic scribe behind mind-bending hits like 'Adaptation' and 'Eternal Sunshine' applies his deconstructive talents to a brilliant work of family animation" 

"[It] turns classic childhood fears into something unexpectedly complex, and occasionally rich and wonderful" 

"[It] isn’t as tightly written or original as it could be. But it’s lovely to look at, and offers a substantive story for families to not just consume and forget, but provide a little food for thought" 

"If the animation is nothing special, the script is better than what drives most animated movies aimed at a young audience. And you can certainly feel Kaufman’s neurotic touch on the material"