Sing (2016)

Lazic finds the film a modest but engaging family feature with a hopeful human message. She especially praises its thoughtful treatment of varied musical styles and its nuanced character experiences.

Johnston finds the film warm-hearted rather than cynical. He praises the backstage dramas of the rival contestants.

Debruge finds “Sing” massively entertaining despite a wobbly script and familiar animated-film clichés. He especially praises the rapid-fire audition sequence and the lively musical performances.

Macnab finds Sing cheerful and enjoyable, though its story becomes predictable and clumsy. He praises the energetic audition montage, visual gags and well-chosen music.

The critic finds the film overly hectic but ultimately infectious and immensely likeable. They praise Jennings’ love of music, which infuses the film, and its unexpected storytelling quirks.

Walsh finds the film cute, funny, and entertaining, though its many character stories make the plot feel overly busy. She praises the catchy soundtrack and the fun of its singing-animal performances.

Felperin finds the film corny but ultimately joyful, with its final stretch of performances making the sentimentality work. She especially praises the vocal performances and the visual and musical pleasures of the show.

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Hoffman finds the film formulaic and uninspiring as cinema, though its familiar pop-song formula works on its own terms. He praises the animation in the flooding-theatre scene and the comic car-wash sequence.

The critic finds Sing charming and entertaining, but ultimately bland and lacking a reason for its animal characters. She praises its appealing performers and crowd-pleasing musical moments while faulting its formulaic, unoriginal approach.

Fujishima finds the film shallow, commercially driven, and lacking in artistic passion. He singles out the inventive breakfast-making gag, while criticizing the thin characterizations and the film’s use of musical theater as an excuse for an animated singing contest.

Ehrlich pans the film as cynical, soulless, and creatively bankrupt. He praises the cast’s singing voices, especially Taron Egerton’s, while criticizing the hurried character work and chopped-up musical performances.

Hammond calls the film a genuine crowd-pleaser with heart and holiday appeal. He particularly praises its lively music, first-rate animation, and Jennifer Hudson’s showstopping performance.

The critic finds Sing a warm, enjoyable animated adventure with a cohesive story. He especially praises its likeable characters and their varied, emotionally grounded reasons for singing.

The critic finds the film a charming, fun-hearted take on the talent-contest formula. They single out its humor and the lively characters for praise.

Goble finds Sing a spirited, enjoyable family film despite its familiar plot and commercial polish. He especially praises its lively cast of characters and the enthusiasm the filmmaking brings to its musical performances.

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The critic finds the film uneven at first but ultimately rousing and genuinely emotional. They single out its emotional final stretch and the effectiveness of its pop songs.

Han finds the film a light, sweet crowdpleaser that is fun but quickly forgotten. She praises the varied song choices and musical performances, while criticizing underdeveloped character storylines.

The review finds the film thin on substance but ultimately entertaining, with a surprisingly delightful ending. It praises the finale’s emotional payoffs and energetic song-and-dance spectacle.

Goldberg finds the film passable but overly content to favor popularity over originality. He criticizes the brief, fragmented use of familiar pop songs, which rarely lets the music tell a story.

The critic finds Sing formulaic and lacking heart, and expects viewers seeking a more compelling story to be disappointed. They praise Leslie Jones’s comic performance as Ms. Crawl as the film’s most consistently funny element.