PAW Patrol: The Dino Movie

“Paw Patrol: The Dino Movie is strictly aimed at kids and offers little beyond its familiar formula.”

“The result is colourful, vibrant and unabashedly aimed at children, yet considerably more thoughtful than its toy-store credentials might suggest. What lends the film a surprising degree of heart is Marshall's arc, with his gradual journey towards confidence adding a layer of sincerity to the otherwise high-energy spectacle. Overall, the film is a vibrant, joyful adventure that delights children and charms families with playful prehistoric fun.”

“Fun dinosaur adventure packed with life lessons. The movie sends pups to a dinosaur island where a volcanic eruption sparks another rescue mission, with the film centring Marshall's struggle with self-doubt and resilience.”

“PAW Patrol: The Dino Movie benefits from a fun dinosaur setting, though the film struggles to deliver beyond its premise with formulaic storytelling and recycled humor that fails to engage audiences meaningfully.”

“None of what transpires as a result is particularly entertaining, and we can only urge families to vote with their wallets and hand over their hard-earned to higher quality children's entertainment. Children deserve charm and at least some degree of wit from their entertainment – and Paw Patrol: The Dino Movie has neither.”

“The third animated feature spun off from the Canadian TV series, 'PAW Patrol: The Dino Movie' is passable kids' entertainment with muddled politics.”

“The filmmakers put real care into disability representation while also conveying other, more questionable themes.”

“These are not movies for adults by any stretch, but younger, and I mean younger, audiences have clearly embraced the adorable puppy search-and-rescue team, so their adult chaperones might as well give in and bring them to a matinee showing. And it must be said that while the material is thoroughly juvenile, the films impart valuable messages to their impressionable viewers.”

“Paw Patrol: The Dino Movie brings dinosaurs, diamonds and a volcanic threat into a colourful rescue adventure. With Carter Young and Mckenna Grace leading the spirited voice cast, the film delivers fun, action, humour and a sweet message about courage, confidence and friendship.”

“Though meant for the elementary school set, with parents perhaps resentfully in tow, Paw Patrol: The Movie is a warm and fuzzy adventure that contains enough movement and vibrancy to help it rise above the usual excruciating watch many adults must endure when appeasing their kiddos. Paw Patrol's leap to movies isn't high art, nor is it even animation that's easily or eagerly enjoyed by people outside of its target audience, but it's well-made mirth that turns the dial up on the puppers' usual predicaments.”