Michael's Movie Grade: C+
Although aimed at young children, this movie (based off the popular TV show), is still surprisingly enjoyable for those who don't fit in to that demographic.
As one might suspect the storyline is pretty simplistic. However it does not ever feel like a TV episode stretched to reach feature length. Instead the runtime feels just right for the film. The best part of the story was Chase's character arc. Chase was a pup who grew up in the big city and spent much of that time scared out of his mind. Upon returning to the big city, he feels that he is still the scared little pup he was back then instead of a real hero. This is instantly relatable to both kids and adults. We have all had similar feelings and have let these feelings run our life. This makes this a surprisingly emotionally effective part of the story and provides the film with its strongest moments. The message conveyed by this is also very well done without ever once talking down to any little kids watching. The other best part of the movie is the new character Liberty. An excitable fangirl of the pups, this dog actually earns some real legitimate laughs, while being an instantly likable character. The action scenes are also pretty fun, even if they are not spectacular. The animation itself may show the film's TV origins but while it may not be Disney-level it is still pretty good for what it is.
This is another one of those family films that tries to constantly be funny throughout its whole runtime. As is normal for these types of movies, this makes the humor pretty hit and miss with some jokes being pretty funny and others falling completely flat.
The weakest part of the film is the villain. While I get the point that he is supposed to stupid and more childish than the actual kid characters, this is all there is too him. Adding to this is that the comedy that comes from him is the weakest in the movie. As one might except there is also a fair share of corny and forced dialogue that doesn't quite work. The film is also instantly predictable to anyone who has seen a movie before.
No one excepts a cinematic masterpiece form Paw Patrol: The Movie but I personally was pleasantly surprised that this movie is as fun it was.
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