Wolfwalkers (2020)

The review presents the film as a magical, clearly praised return from Cartoon Saloon. It singles out the film’s mythical magic as its appeal.

Nugent gives the film an enthusiastic verdict, calling it a treat and praising its extraordinary craft. He singles out the lush hand-drawn animation and visual storytelling as especially magical.

Ebiri is deeply enthusiastic, calling the film glorious and profound. He especially praises how its hand-drawn textures and shifting visual styles express feelings beyond the dialogue.

Ehrlich calls it the year’s best animated film so far and Cartoon Saloon’s most poignant feature. He especially praises its richly detailed, expressive animation and how its visuals deepen the story’s themes of nature and colonialism.

Crust finds “Wolfwalkers” enchanting, stirring entertainment with sophisticated themes and a modern perspective. He particularly praises the fluid, colorful animation and the contrast between the wolves’ vibrant forest and the oppressive town.

The critic suggests the film is destined to become an instant classic. The standfirst singles out its role as the conclusion to Cartoon Saloon’s Irish folklore trilogy.

Ide gives the film an exuberant, strongly positive verdict. She especially praises the animation’s artistry and its joyous energy.

The critic calls the film visually dazzling, imaginative, and emotionally resonant. He especially praises its distinctive hand-drawn animation and contrasting visual styles.

Debruge praises the film as a visually stunning, culturally thoughtful fairy tale with empowering female characters. He especially singles out its inventive, hand-tooled animation and Mebh’s vivid design.

The critic calls the film a beautiful, intelligent and rousing revisionist fable. They praise its astonishing art direction, especially the contrast between the town and the forest.

Johnston gives the animated adventure a positive assessment. He singles out its beautiful animation and its story of a girl whose friendship changes her outlook.

The review finds the film hugely successful, though it does not go much beyond Moore’s earlier work. It praises the expressive, vividly composed animation, while faulting the limited use of Robyn’s lupine vision and thin adult characters.

Rubins finds the film lovely and evocative, though its ecological and religious themes are imprecise. He particularly praises the vivid, hand-drawn animation and its striking wolf’s-eye view of the forest.

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The critic calls Wolfwalkers an essential animated film that feels like a new classic. They especially praise its striking, inventive animation and its emotionally powerful story.

The critic calls the film a masterwork and a singular animation experience. They especially praise its breathtaking, energetic hand-drawn animation and vivid visual style.

The critic calls it one of the year’s most impressive films and Cartoon Saloon’s best work yet. She especially praises its distinctive, kinetic animation and expressive character designs.

Crump calls the film a stunning achievement and the best of Tomm Moore’s career. He especially praises its vivid, purposeful animation and the way it brings its contrasting worlds to life.

Kermode finds the film a beautifully presented fable that works for children and adults alike. She especially praises its seamless, flowing animation and the possibilities of traditional 2D work.

The critic finds the film charming, exciting, and thought-provoking, with lessons that resonate across generations. They especially praise its inventive animation and vivid visual styles.

The critic finds the film an effective, emotionally engaging animated folktale, with only its bloodless climax slightly weakening the peril. They praise the tender, relatable friendship between Robyn and Mebh.