The Twits (2025)

Lawson finds the film generic and visually uninspired for much of its running time, but says its timely Trumpism allegory makes it distinctive. He especially praises the pointed political analogy, which gives the movie’s flaws new context.

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Debruge finds the adaptation energetic and irreverent, but weighed down by heavy-handed lessons and an overabundance of butt jokes. He praises its humor in the sordid details, while finding the songs forgettable and some supporting animation unappealing.

Oller gives the film a negative review, arguing that it strips away the source material’s distinctive spirit. He singles out the diluted animation and generic children’s-movie humor as the main failings.

Clarke finds the adaptation gruelling and a mangling of Dahl’s black comedy. She particularly criticizes its sentimental message of empathy and kindness for erasing the original’s gruesome sense of fun.

Guthrie finds the adaptation entertaining but weakened by family-film conventions that dilute Roald Dahl’s nastier style. She praises the lively animation, world-building, and voice performances, especially those of Johnny Vegas and Margo Martindale.

The critic considers it one of the worst Roald Dahl adaptations and wishes it were shorter. They credit its topical ideas and willingness to be strange, but fault its ugly visuals, chaotic tone, and cloying sweetness.