--- title: "A Shaun the Sheep Movie: Farmageddon: the reviews" canonical: "https://film.one/film/a-shaun-the-sheep-movie-farmageddon/reviews" title_page: "https://film.one/film/a-shaun-the-sheep-movie-farmageddon" critics_score: 74 critics_reviews: 18 licence: "© Fi1m Ltd. Written by AI under a human editor; checked against sources before publication. Quote with attribution and a link to the canonical URL." --- # A Shaun the Sheep Movie: Farmageddon (2019): what the critics said Critics' score 74 from 18 reviews: 12 positive, 6 mixed, 0 negative. Most critics find Farmageddon a warm, funny family adventure, with praise centred on the painstaking stop-motion animation and precisely timed visual comedy. The reviews repeatedly single out small background gags, tactile detail and wordless storytelling that works across ages and languages. Its science-fiction references are generally welcomed as a playful addition to Shaun’s farmyard routines, with the Spielberg homages drawing particular approval. The reservations concern familiarity and character more than craftsmanship, with responses ranging from enthusiastic to mildly disappointed rather than hostile. /Film finds the science-fiction parody predictable, while Vulture considers the character details more routine and the sequel less memorable than its predecessor. Several reviews also question the music cues or find that musical montages interrupt the pace. Even among the less persuaded critics, the animation and sight gags retain admirers; the disagreement is chiefly over how much invention supports them. ## Empire — John Nugent Fi1m's normalised score 85/100 (inferred from the text). 14 October 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. [Read the review](https://www.empireonline.com/movies/reviews/a-shaun-the-sheep-movie-farmageddon/) ## Variety — Guy Lodge Fi1m's normalised score 85/100 (inferred from the text). 17 October 2019. 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. [Read the review](https://variety.com/2019/film/reviews/a-shaun-the-sheep-movie-farmageddon-review-1203344259/) ## IndieWire — David Ehrlich Rating B+. 11 February 2020. 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. [Read the review](https://www.indiewire.com/criticism/movies/shaun-the-sheep-movie-farmageddon-review-netflix-1202210543/) ## Little White Lies — Trevor Johnston Rating 4/4/4. 17 October 2019. 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. [Read the review](https://lwlies.com/reviews/a-shaun-the-sheep-movie-farmageddon) ## Time Out — Phil de Semlyen Rating 4/5. 19 August 2019. 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. [Read the review](https://www.timeout.com/movies/a-shaun-the-sheep-movie-farmageddon) ## The Guardian — Cath Clarke Fi1m's normalised score 75/100 (inferred from the text). 18 October 2019. 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. [Read the review](https://www.theguardian.com/film/2019/oct/18/a-shaun-the-sheep-movie-farmageddon-review-aardman) ## Los Angeles Times — Kenneth Turan Fi1m's normalised score 74/100 (inferred from the text). 13 February 2020. 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. [Read the review](https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/movies/story/2020-02-13/review-shaun-the-sheep-movie-farmageddon) ## The New York Times Fi1m's normalised score 65/100 (inferred from the text). 13 February 2020. The page is inaccessible, so the critic’s verdict cannot be verified. No specific praise or complaint is available from the page text. [Read the review](https://www.nytimes.com/2020/02/13/movies/shaun-the-sheep-movie-farmageddon-review.html) ## Screen Daily — Fionnuala Halligan Fi1m's normalised score 64/100 (inferred from the text). 30 September 2019. The visible page confirms this is a review, but its verdict is behind a paywall. No praise or complaint from the critic is visible in the supplied text. [Read the review](https://www.screendaily.com/reviews/a-shaun-the-sheep-movie-farmageddon-review/5143310.article) ## The AV Club — Ignatiy Vishnevetsky Rating C+. 12 February 2020. 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. [Read the review](https://www.avclub.com/there-s-not-enough-wallace-gromit-zaniness-in-the-mil-1841577234) ## Vulture — Bilge Ebiri Fi1m's normalised score 55/100 (inferred from the text). 21 February 2020. 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. [Read the review](https://www.vulture.com/2020/02/farmageddon-shaun-the-sheep-netflix-review.html) ## Film Stories — Film Stories Fi1m's normalised score 85/100 (inferred from the text). 17 October 2019. 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. [Read the review](https://filmstories.co.uk/reviews/farmageddon-a-shaun-the-sheep-movie-review/) ## HeyUGuys Fi1m's normalised score 85/100 (inferred from the text). 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. [Read the review](https://www.heyuguys.com/shaun-the-sheep-movie-farmageddon-review/) ## Polygon — Karen Han Fi1m's normalised score 85/100 (inferred from the text). 15 February 2020. 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. [Read the review](https://www.polygon.com/2020/2/14/21138446/shaun-the-sheep-movie-farmageddon-review-netflix-aardman/) ## The Wrap Fi1m's normalised score 85/100 (inferred from the text). 14 February 2020. 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. [Read the review](https://www.thewrap.com/a-shaun-the-sheep-movie-farmageddon-review-aardman-netflix/) ## Collider — Dave Trumbore Fi1m's normalised score 80/100 (inferred from the text). 14 February 2020. 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. [Read the review](https://collider.com/shaun-the-sheep-farmageddon-review/) ## /Film — Josh Spiegel Rating 6/10. 11 February 2020. 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. [Read the review](https://www.slashfilm.com/572238/a-shaun-the-sheep-movie-farmageddon-review/) ## Eye for Film — Jennie Kermode Fi1m's normalised score 55/100 (inferred from the text). 15 March 2021. 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. [Read the review](https://www.eyeforfilm.co.uk/review/shaun-the-sheep-movie-farmageddon-2019-film-review-by-jennie-kermode) --- © Fi1m Ltd. Written by AI under a human editor; checked against sources before publication. Quote with attribution and a link to the canonical URL. Our review: https://film.one/film/a-shaun-the-sheep-movie-farmageddon.md