Strange World - Movie Reviews (2024)

And while Strange World is quite entertaining and groundbreaking in terms of representation, we have to admit that it's not the best movie of its genre and ends up feeling formulaic both in terms of storytelling and character development.

Full Review | Jul 15, 2024

While the animation remains top-notch, other aspects of Strange World lack vivacity and emotional connection due to its cookie-cutter procedure in its narrative development.

Full Review | Original Score: 2/5 | Jan 4, 2024

Quietly inclusive, with its message of family and finding your place in the world, in trippy psychedelic colours, Strange World scores top marks in the entertaining stakes.

Full Review | Oct 4, 2023

The true stars seem to be the animators, who are so far ahead now that it will take some time for directors, screenwriter -- and us -- to catch up with what they’re capable of achieving.

Full Review | Oct 4, 2023

From fantastic animation, a wonderful score & a creative new world. I had fun, but wanted more… feels a bit repetitive with its messaging where I feel like it should have dove more into the world which made me not a fan.

Full Review | Jul 25, 2023

Despite being rough around the edges, the film ultimately succeeds in what it is trying to deliver – a fresh take on classic adventure stories.

Full Review | Original Score: 3/5 | Jul 25, 2023

It’s easy enough to sit down and watch, and the kids will certainly love it due to the uniqueness of the world that they live in, but apart from that it barely reaches any depth, and just feels like a shallow attempt to push out another Disney property...

Full Review | Original Score: B- | Jul 19, 2023

While not a complete failure, Strange World lacks the signature Disney magic that makes their movies stand out.

Full Review | Original Score: 3.5/5 | Feb 15, 2023

A likeable tale of sons seeking their own identity amid their fathers' expectations, it's a superbly well-made film, with fabulous animation. So while it may feel glib, it says some important things about the interconnection of nature.

Full Review | Original Score: 3.5/5 | Feb 13, 2023

It figures the best part of 'Strange World' would be the strange world, but it's boring characters and predictable dialogue make it pretty dull.

Full Review | Original Score: 2 / 4 | Feb 1, 2023

While it does its best to pastiche 60s B-movies, it feels like a Disney feature released directly to its B-list.

Full Review | Original Score: 3/5 | Jan 10, 2023

Nothing either inspiring or entertaining about the film. It just has a lifeless feel to it.

Full Review | Original Score: 4/10 | Jan 9, 2023

Filled my adventure-loving cup right up with its super creative creatures and world design, beautifully animated environments, hilarious fun of exploring a new place with a diverse group of people, and a heartfelt story about legacies and fatherhood.

Full Review | Original Score: 4/5 | Jan 6, 2023

... for audiences willing to give "Strange World" a chance, the surprise of the film enriches the entire experience, drawing the daring and inquisitive to look deeper, think bigger, and, just maybe, reconsider their place in the larger world.

Full Review | Original Score: 3.5/5 | Jan 3, 2023

Strip away the setting and messages and what remains is bog-standard Disney and, despite the cuteness, it outstays its welcome, especially for youngsters. A pleasantly entertaining way to spend a couple of hours, it's a lot of effort for little return.

Full Review | Original Score: 2.5/5 | Jan 2, 2023

This is the worst kind of disappointing film: one that never needed to be.

Full Review | Original Score: 4/10 | Jan 1, 2023

This was actually a pleasant experience. Great scientific ideas & use of Sci-if exploration. Casting & voice work was well done with great animation, but its unfortunate that it’s not that memorable or inviting for repeated watches

Full Review | Original Score: 7/10 | Dec 29, 2022

It's a noteworthy baby step, one that threatens to vanish into the ether due to the film's poor box office showing. Here's hoping the Mouse doesn't learn the wrong lessons from this big-hearted yarn's low revenue.

Full Review | Dec 28, 2022

Despite being made by the numbers, lacking distinctive elements, urgently in need of a rewrite (and a villain), and offering outdated entertainment, Strange World doesn't deserve to be the absolute flop it's been... [Full review in Spanish]

Full Review | Original Score: 3/5 | Dec 27, 2022

Strange World is a fantastic voyage that entertains without crossing over into anything resembling a groundbreaking watch. It’s beautiful, lively animation and engaging storytelling.

Full Review | Dec 23, 2022