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Robinson Crusoe

16 September 2016EnglishorigGermanFrench2h 16m
out of 10
Unfavorablemost critics didn't like it
Monk Score · 5 scored reviews · 1 not rated

Weighted from a 3.8 average · Why?

A thin, formulaic script leaves this one strictly for the very young.

Verdict tier Unfavorable, most critics didn't like it, on a scale of Unfavorable, Mixed, Recommended, Exceptional.

  • Praised: visuals and animal characters
  • Criticised: thin, formulaic screenplay

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What 6 critics are saying

Robinson Crusoe receives a mixed-to-negative critical reception, with most reviewers finding it passable only for very young children. The visuals and animal characters are the most consistently noted positives across reviews. Critics take issue with the thin, formulaic screenplay and overly simplistic storytelling, with one reviewer suggesting the film feels made for five-year-olds. The general consensus is that it is strictly children's fare with little to offer adult viewers.

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Critic reviews (6)

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  1. Times Of India

    Film review ·

    Robinson Crusoe has its share of action and the brisk pace does help. The animal and bird characters are no doubt lovely to watch. The sight gags and snappy one-liners will also elicit a few laughs from children. However, after a point it can at times veer into slapstick zones. A slightly better screenplay too would have enhanced the film further. But by and large, it doesn't detract anything from the general message of the film, which is about the importance of teamwork, collaboration, and friendship in tough situations. The rendering of the animation itself is decent, without being over-saturated. Fun fare for kids.
  2. DNA India

    Film review ·

    The only thing that works for the film is the visuals. Everything else is not worth your time or money.
  3. Sify

    Film review ·

    Overall, the result may not be a tad insipid yet it may appeal to some.
  4. Hindustan Times

    Film review ·

    The intrepid adventures of Crusoe and his band of talking animals are sanitised for family-friendly viewing. There are no references to slave trading, cannibals, religious conversions or the rampant misuse of power. Still, Robinson Crusoe is spirited enough to appeal to its target audience.
  5. CatchNews

    Film review ·

    It's almost as if this was made for five-years-olds by five-year-olds. This is strictly only for the kids.
  6. BookMyShow

    Film review ·

    Like a typical kids' movie, Robinson Crusoe is fairly black and white. Crusoe and Tuesday/Mak are the heroes, sharing a special bond with the other animals – the other good guys. The cats are the bad guys, and will stop at nothing to get what they want. At the end of the day, it's a hero's victory.

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