Angel Cohn

While it's unlikely that her film will sway former fans who swore off the band for political reasons, that seems beside the point.

Works because of the utterly charming leads and a strong supporting cast.

Moore and Harrelson are very well cast.

Sometimes stumbles into the trap of excessive predictability. But its amiable (and largely fictionalized) heart tugging still makes for charming all-ages entertainment.

This wild and unexpected ride should delight younger children with its bright colors and constant chaos, while adults are likely to be charmed by the witty banter, subtle one-liners and a sweet father-son relationship that highlights the need for good communication.

Surprisingly entertaining, if less than original.

Those who appreciate Ferrell's sense of humor will be utterly entertained by his efforts to kick it into high gear.

While changes have been made to the book in the interest of compressing the story and emphasizing certain life lessons, the 33-year-old premise is still perfectly in sync with the sensibilities of preteen boys everywhere.

The young actors are charming, O'Toole commands every scene he's in, the scenery is lush, and the animals are gorgeous.

Though silly and predictable, this animated comedy has stunning visuals, a catchy soundtrack and charming characters that are family-friendly crowd-pleasers.