A Shaun the Sheep Movie: Farmageddon (2019)

Nugent finds the film a sweet, effortlessly likeable, reliably enjoyable adventure. He especially praises its stop-motion craft, visual gags, sci-fi references and witty wordplay.

Lodge finds the sequel delightful and cheerfully offbeat, with its gentle sci-fi twist refreshing Shaun’s familiar farmyard antics. He especially praises the stop-motion slapstick, comic timing, and witty incidental gags, though the pop-heavy soundtrack feels out of place.

Ehrlich praises the film as charming, funny, and appealing across generations, calling it a delightful continuation of Aardman’s handcrafted style. He particularly singles out the tactile stop-motion detail and Spielberg homages, though music montages briefly disrupt the story’s momentum.

Johnston finds the film a warm, amusing success, with enough gags to entertain across generations. He praises the beautifully timed slapstick and the carefully crafted stop-motion details.

The review finds the sequel cheerful and successful, carrying forward the series’ jolliness and English eccentricity. It especially praises the Spielbergian sci-fi twist, delivered with characteristic Aardman charm.

Clarke finds it a charming, daft family adventure that successfully raises the stakes with a Spielbergian sci-fi story. She praises the frequent sight gags, though she feels some of Shaun’s world loses personality in the sci-fi setting.

Turan finds the film charming, lighthearted and consistently amusing. He especially praises its playful sci-fi references and the distinct personalities conveyed without spoken words.

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The critic finds the film a mild, inoffensive but underwhelming Aardman outing. The handmade stop-motion and farmyard antics work, but the film lacks the zaniness and intricate action of the classic Wallace & Gromit shorts.

Ebiri finds the film entertaining but blunter and less memorable than its predecessor. He praises its winning sight gags, while criticizing the more rote character details and reliance on signs and pictures.

The critic finds the film a lovely, accessible treat, even if it does not reach the heights of Aardman’s best work. They praise its tactile stop-motion craft and playful science-fiction references.

The critic finds the sequel an enduring, feel-good family film that can charm audiences of all ages. They single out its silent storytelling and painstaking stop-motion detail for praise.

Han finds the film exceptionally charming, praising Aardman’s meticulous craft and wordless visual storytelling. She especially singles out the small background gags that reward close attention.

The critic finds the film a quick-witted, uproarious animated winner, despite a minor complaint about music cues. They praise the meticulous stop-motion details and the clever sci-fi references.

Trumbore calls it a laugh-a-minute, easygoing family adventure. He especially praises how its wordless, silly storytelling makes the film accessible across languages and enjoyable for children.

The critic finds the sequel cute and fun, but a lesser and more predictable entry than the original. The stop-motion animation and visual pleasures earn praise, while familiar science-fiction parody is singled out as a weakness.

Kermode finds the film charming but lighter and less inventive than Shaun’s earlier adventures. She praises its animation and adult-friendly humor, while noting that the alien character is too flimsy to engage with deeply.