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The Boss Baby

12 March 2017English1h 37mPart 1 of The Boss Baby series
out of 10
Mixedlukewarm or divided
Monk Score · 5 critic reviews

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.

  • Praised: visual style and voice performance
  • Criticised: lack of heart and narrative cohesion

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User score 6.0 out of 10 from 2 ratings, not enough ratings for a verdict yet
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Critic consensus

What 5 critics are saying

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.

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Positive = 6.5/10 and up · negative = below 5/10

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Critic reviews (5)

Top critics first, then by score · not-rated last · updated

  1. Top critic

    Firstpost

    Film review ·

    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.
  2. Sify

    Film review ·

    The film is a light entertainer that will wow children and adults alike.
  3. Times Of India

    Film review ·

    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.
  4. Mid-Day

    Film review ·

    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

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