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Strange World
2022 102 min United States of America PG 18+
★6.1
Animation, Family, Adventure, Fantasy, Science Fiction
Director: Don Hall, Qui Nguyen
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Description
A journey deep into an uncharted and treacherous land, where fantastical creatures await the legendary Clades—a family of explorers whose differences threaten to topple their latest, and by far most crucial, mission.
Budget:
$180M
US Gross:
$37.97M
Worldwide:
$73.62M
Starring
Jake Gyllenhaal
Actor
Jaboukie Young-White
Actor
Gabrielle Union
Actor
Awards
9 nominations total
Key opinion
Strange World is widely regarded as a visually spectacular achievement that showcases Disney's top-tier animation and imaginative world-building. However, audience consensus is deeply polarized by its narrative execution and the inclusion of contemporary social themes, with many viewers finding the character development and emotional stakes lacking.
| Production | The animation is consistently praised for its vibrant, imaginative creature design and high-quality visual execution. | |
| Originality | The film utilizes classic adventure serial tropes, successfully evoking the spirit of pulp sci-fi and exploratory journeys. | |
| Screenplay | Character development is frequently criticized as shallow, with many viewers feeling the ensemble lacks depth and meaningful interpersonal connections. | |
| Theme | The environmental and family-oriented themes receive mixed reactions, with some finding them insightful and others dismissing them as heavy-handed or preachy. | |
| Culture | Public reception of the film's inclusivity is sharply divided, with critics split between those who view it as a natural part of modern storytelling and those who find it distracting or polarizing. |