GOAT

“The film is too loud, too frenzied, too pyrotechnics-obsessed to blinding and deafening effect. The confusion is apparent—GOAT is unclear whether it aims to be a film for children about dreaming big or a film for adults about aiming big.”

“This new animated movie isn't doing anything new story-wise, but it's a fun and engaging underdog (or undergoat?) sports comedy that shines thanks to its wonderful production design and animation.”

“GOAT may not be the G.O.A.T in terms of premise, but its spirited storytelling, vibrant animation, a spirited underdog sports tale that scores big on fun.”

“So, it almost goes without saying, this film is far from the greatest of all time. But neither is it the worst. There is fun to be had for your eyes if not your ears, in how inventive and sharp and full of detail the world is. But we've come to expect more from this lot.”

“The jaded plot of son turning against his upright father has been done-to-death in south movies. Both Vijay's dance well and keep the audience engaged but they fall short in performances at quite a few places. Music director Yuvan Shankar Raja fails to impress since he just belted out uninspiring tunes with no recall value.”

“"GOAT" is not as funny as it thinks it is and tiresome in its overly familiar redemption arc. While not as bad as "Space Jam," it is an air ball none the same.”

“Sony Pictures Animation continues to rewrite the rules for 'toons and serves up another imaginative and game-changing winner with GOAT, a fun and visually stunning animated feature. The script is full of wit and heart, as well as authenticity for basketball fans who will recognize the territory, animated or not.”

“This loud, chaotic and unlovable animated kids' comedy feels as though it is bordering on AI slop, algorithmically generated and instantly familiar from Zootropolis, Sing and other movies with talking animals. In spite of this connection, Goat lacks heart and soul, and a sense of genuine emotions. The only thing that lingers after leaving the cinema is a headache.”

“It's a sports fable set in a vibrant dystopia, with a brashly winning attitude and a look and feel that break out of the standard animation doldrums.”

“Tyree Dillihay's family film about a goat who wants to be the GOAT in an all-inclusive sports league is a slam dunk.”

“The film is better-looking than it is written, although there are funny take-offs on such things as hip-hop videos and cheesy sports promotional films. The hyperkinetic animation style, which bears no small similarity to Sony's Spider-Verse hits, can be a bit relentless for adult viewers not steadily ingesting sugary substances.”