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Ratchet & Clank
2016 94 min Canada, Hong Kong, United States of America PG 6+
★5.1
Action, Adventure, Animation, Family
Director: Kevin Munroe, Jericca Cleland
🎮 Based on the game
«Ratchet & Clank»
Trailers
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Description
When the galaxy comes under the threat of a nefarious space captain, a mechanic and his newfound robot ally join an elite squad of combatants to save the universe.
Budget:
$20M
US Gross:
$8.82M
Worldwide:
$8.8M
Starring
James Arnold Taylor
Actor
David Kaye
Actor
Jim Ward
Actor
Awards
1 win & 6 nominations total
Key opinion
Ratchet & Clank is widely regarded as a generic and predictable adaptation that relies heavily on tired tropes and a thin, clichéd script. While proponents appreciate its vibrant, family-friendly animation and nostalgic value for series fans, critics argue that the film lacks the depth, originality, and emotional weight of higher-tier animated features.
| Originality | The film utilizes a predictable, cliché-ridden narrative structure that fails to offer any meaningful innovation or original ideas. | |
| Screenplay | The script leans on stale, repetitive humor that largely misses the mark and fails to provide compelling character development. | |
| Production | Opinions on the animation quality are split: some praise the vibrant, high-detail visuals that rival major studios, while others find the character models and environments lifeless and plastic. | |
| Adaptation | While fans of the source material appreciate the accessible entry point and inclusion of nostalgic franchise references, general audiences find the plot too simple and uninspired. | |
| Pacing | The pacing is viewed inconsistently; some segments are described as boring and slow, while others characterize the overall flow as uneven or rushed toward the ending. |