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There's not enough heart in the film as much as, say, the equally weird 'Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs' but it's a more memorable animation movie than Dreamworks' last few films.


Slick and voiced well, but thin on heart where it counts most.
Verdict tier Mixed, lukewarm or divided, on a scale of Unfavorable, Mixed, Recommended, Exceptional.
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Critic consensus
Critical reception for The Boss Baby is mixed, with scores clustering around the average range. Reviewers acknowledge it as a passable family entertainer, with some noting its visual style and Alec Baldwin's voice performance as mild positives. However, several critics point to a lack of emotional depth and an uneven attempt to appeal to multiple age groups simultaneously as key weaknesses, with the narrative failing to fully engage beyond surface-level amusement.
Positive = 6.5/10 and up · negative = below 5/10
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There's not enough heart in the film as much as, say, the equally weird 'Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs' but it's a more memorable animation movie than Dreamworks' last few films.
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The film is a light entertainer that will wow children and adults alike.
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Give it a shot, the storytelling isn't strong enough to make you weep like a baby, but it will occasionally make you giggle like one.
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The Boss Baby should make for a pretty good family outing on a scorching afternoon.
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The desperation to find hooks for all age groups is visible in the entreaty that involves an old school look, action sequences themed on 'S.W.A.T' and other '70s TV shows and a weird nod to Tolkein's Gandalf. The visual style is fun but it's not enough to spell entertainment. Baldwin gives it his all through his badass voicing but its benefits are lost in the unexciting extended outlay of rivalry and vengeance. So, cute is not always what you make of it!
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2 ratings · user score 6.0
Above Average Best : climax Weakness : story
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English films like The Boss Baby