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Smallfoot
2018 96 min United States of America PG 6+
★6.9
Family, Comedy, Adventure, Animation, Fantasy
Director: Karey Kirkpatrick, Jason Reisig
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Description
A bright young yeti finds something he thought didn't exist—a human. News of this “smallfoot” throws the simple yeti community into an uproar over what else might be out there in the big world beyond their snowy village.
Budget:
$80M
US Gross:
$83.32M
Worldwide:
$214.12M
Starring
Channing Tatum
Actor
James Corden
Actor
Zendaya
Actor
Awards
1 win & 14 nominations total
Key opinion
Smallfoot is a charming and visually polished family musical that subverts expectations with its clever, albeit sometimes dark, exploration of truth and authority. While some critics find its moral message simplistic or its pacing uneven, most agree it is a thoughtful, high-quality adventure that balances humor with deeper thematic questions.
| Production | The animation features high-quality, vibrant visuals and charismatic character designs that effectively bring the Yeti world to life. | |
| Score | The musical numbers, including rap elements, are catchy and serve as a standout highlight for many viewers. | |
| Theme | The film succeeds in offering a surprisingly nuanced critique of authoritarianism and institutional dogmas rather than a standard good-versus-evil narrative. | |
| Screenplay | Opinions on the screenplay are divided: some praise its clever subversion of myths and social commentary, while others find the character development thin and the moral lessons heavy-handed. | |
| Pacing | The pacing is a point of contention, with some viewers noting that the film has a sluggish start, while others feel the 96-minute runtime effectively balances the story's beats. | |
| Ending | The ending is subject to debate, as some viewers appreciate the darker, more challenging resolution to the conflict, while others find the finale feels forced or rushed. |