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My Father's Dragon

2022

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Generally favorable reviews based on 21 Critic Reviews

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Generally favorable reviews based on 11 Ratings

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Netflix | Release Date: November 4, 2022 | PG

Starring: Adam Brody, Alan Cumming, Charlyne Yi, Chris O'Dowd, Dianne Wiest, Gaten Matarazzo, Golshifteh Farahani, Ian McShane, Jackie Earle Haley, Jacob Tremblay, Judy Greer, Leighton Meester, Mary Kay Place, Rita Moreno, Whoopi Goldberg

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Streams on Netflix beginning November 11, 2022.

Summary: Struggling to cope after a move to the city with his mother, Elmer runs away in search of Wild Island and a young dragon who waits to be rescued. Elmer's adventures introduce him to ferocious beasts, a mysterious island, and the friendship of a lifetime in this animated adaptation of the award-winning children’s book from author Ruth StilesStruggling to cope after a move to the city with his mother, Elmer runs away in search of Wild Island and a young dragon who waits to be rescued. Elmer's adventures introduce him to ferocious beasts, a mysterious island, and the friendship of a lifetime in this animated adaptation of the award-winning children’s book from author Ruth Stiles Gannett. [Netflix]… Expand

Director: Nora Twomey

Genre(s): Adventure, Drama, Fantasy, Comedy, Animation, Family

Rating: PG

Runtime: 99 min

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88

RogerEbert.com Carlos Aguilar

Nov 11, 2022

Even if a wonder feels minor, it reminds us that everything that Cartoon Saloon invests their talents in results in open-hearted, warm, and affecting art that’s never saccharine but thematically matured in essential drops of wisdom. Read full review

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Empire John Nugent

Nov 11, 2022

Another smash from Cartoon Saloon, at once heartily funny and heartfelt. With this and The Breadwinner, director Nora Twomey is now two-for-two. Read full review

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Slashfilm

Sarah Milner

Oct 12, 2022

Between the charming hand-drawn aesthetic, the imaginative setting, and the myth-like narrative structure, it has that rare quality of being truly timeless; this is a film that could have come out forty years ago, and will feel as relevant generations from now as it does today. Read full review

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Los Angeles Times

Noel Murray

Nov 11, 2022

The result is something visually dazzling and emotionally resonant, though likely to appeal primarily to youngsters and genre buffs. Read full review

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Movie Nation Roger Moore

Dec 30, 2022

Thanks to the distinct look of films from Cartoon Saloon, this Nora Twomey (she also directed “The Breadwinner”) project plays and feels like a fairytale that has a bit more going on than sight-gags and punchlines. Read full review

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IGN

Rafael Motamayor

Nov 11, 2022

Cartoon Saloon's latest animated film may disappoint those waiting for a new movie with the level of brilliance of Wolfwalkers or The Breadwinner, but My Father's Dragon still entertains with its tale of friendship aided by two great performances. Read full review

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Collider Erick Massoto

Nov 11, 2022

My Father’s Dragon abandons a truly heartfelt storyline with complex layers in favor of a generic adventure with vague threats, vague solutions, and predictable outcomes. Read full review

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DavidBest

Nov 27, 2022

Although it's sad that My Father's Dragon is the worst cartoon saloon movie so far... it doesn't mean it's bad On the contrary, it is an excellent movie and one of the best animated movies of the year, with a cute script and totally memorable characters.

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alejandro970

Dec 18, 2022

Based on a children's book, this movie about adversity and friendship lacks, for some mysterious reason, the charm of previous Cartoon Saloon works. If it is saved from capsizing, it is because of its own originality and magic. Better luck next time.

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bertobellamy

Nov 13, 2022

Weakest Cartoon Saloon film to date; still, quite enjoyable and great for children.

Although the film may feel too childish at times, the themes about realizing you're not always right, friendship, and overcoming the harsh reality with the help of your family will give kids something toWeakest Cartoon Saloon film to date; still, quite enjoyable and great for children.

Although the film may feel too childish at times, the themes about realizing you're not always right, friendship, and overcoming the harsh reality with the help of your family will give kids something to think about. Animation, as the Irish studio has accustomed us, is top-notch. The 2-D environments are breathtaking, and the character design is simple yet cute. Unfortunately, the story becomes stuck for a while, making its duration feel a little tiresome. And, honestly, Boris, the dragon, is very annoying. For a couple of moments, I wished he just shut up. Some of his jokes never land.

'My Father's Dragon' is more adult-oriented towards the beginning, but once Elmer reaches Wild Island, the story becomes kid-friendly and very colorful. Cartoon Saloon's new movie may not be as engaging and relevant as 'Wolfwalkers' or "The Breadwinner," but it proves once again the versatility of the studio and its ambition to tread new ground.… Expand

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alanpotter17

Nov 27, 2022

Não temos nada de novo sob o sol aqui: uma jornada de autoconhecimento do menino junto ao dragão, com aquele velho ensinamento para ter coragem. O dragão é chatíssimo, mas o menino é realmente muito carismático, o que segura a atenção até o final, e sua relação com a mãe, o drama social peloNão temos nada de novo sob o sol aqui: uma jornada de autoconhecimento do menino junto ao dragão, com aquele velho ensinamento para ter coragem. O dragão é chatíssimo, mas o menino é realmente muito carismático, o que segura a atenção até o final, e sua relação com a mãe, o drama social pelo qual eles passam, pesa muito a favor do filme (os minutos iniciais me ganharam). Entretanto, no decorrer da história, e principalmente as cores que usaram no mundo mágico, ficou visivelmente instável, por exemplo, tinha momentos que eu confundia o que era fundo do mar ou não, de tão ruim que ficava. Ainda bem que os personagens secundários também ajudam, e o arco se fecha bem redondinho.… Expand

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Spassbremse

Dec 15, 2022

It baffles me that Cartoon Saloon can make a few good movies and then so many awful ones. Their track record is all over the place, and this new film is sadly their worst to date.

It's dull, plodding, aimless, boring, annoying, stupid, shallow, constantly at odds with itself, and theIt baffles me that Cartoon Saloon can make a few good movies and then so many awful ones. Their track record is all over the place, and this new film is sadly their worst to date.

It's dull, plodding, aimless, boring, annoying, stupid, shallow, constantly at odds with itself, and the ending is staggeringly stupid. Absolutely do not waste your time.… Expand

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