Tetrady not as good as all the hype

WillSushyMedia This movie was so-so. It had it's moments, but wasn't the greatest.

Gurlyndrobb While it doesn't offer any answers, it both thrills and makes you think.

Lachlan Coulson This is a gorgeous movie made by a gorgeous spirit.

The Movie Diorama Really? You choose to name your film 'Epic'? That's like naming a film 'Colourful' and it turns out to be black and white, you just know you are never going to reach those expectations. Maybe it's an acronym? Extremely Playful Insects Cuddle. I don't know. Anyway, not a bad animation at all. A daughter visits her father who is obsessed with the concept that there are small living creatures residing in the nearby forest. She magically shrinks and is caught in the midst of a woodland war. Blue Sky Studios have crafted another gorgeous animation. The photorealism in both the character models and natural environment evoke a sense of fantastical awe, conjuring a new world on a minuscule scale. The vibrant colours are used to create a symphony of blooming flowers, picturesque skies and even ominous dead trees. The story is simple, leafmen must defend a bud which will soon bloom to be the life of the forest from an army of bugs that use decomposed skeletons as armour. Too simple perhaps? Yes, but incredibly accessible for younger audiences. There are some father and daughter relationship issues that are aimed towards the more mature viewers, so there are some aspects for everyone. The villain, Mandrake, was far too one-dimensional and had as much depth as a pond. The voice acting was serviceable, although Farrell, Beyoncé and Pitbull seemed to be out of place. Really was expecting "Mr. Worldwide" in the script. Speaking of, the screenplay is lacklustre with no memorability to it whatsoever. The character development is limited, as director Wedge purely focuses on world building and action sequences. Also, they just had to include an annoying musical number didn't they...urghhh. So yes, Epic isn't epic. However the aerial battles, stunning animation and rapid pacing heightens the entertainment, making it ever so watchable. Oh and surprisingly, I didn't hate the snail and slug characters...which is a first!

jfickell This is such a cute movie. Doesnt everyone wish there was a little world out there in the forest? I mean does anyone remember FernGully? It takes the imagination places and thats what I love about it. Its great for kids to feel motivated to get outdoors to and play!

khg-12086 Whenever I saw this movie was on TV, I would just keep scrolling until one day I decided to DVR and watch it with my toddler. I actually really enjoyed it. Sure, there were some cheesy parts, but there was no over-hyped romance either. The story concluded with an older daughter reuniting and connecting with her dad - which is a great lesson for kids. The animation is not "wow" level like Tangled or Moana. The voice actors did a great job, and again, the story itself is really good.

SmallFox 1 Without giving too much away. To start off, When were introduced to the little people and fairies there's Queen Tara and Ronin. And there's what looks like an interesting dynamic between them. Too bad that the plot doesn't do anything with them. Ane the villain was LAME. He just wants to watch the forest turn to mold because he's a boring bad guy and the plot needed it. The whole idea of having humans be in slow motion through the eyes of the little people was just unnecessary. And worst of all, I tried to like the movie but, the more I thought about what this movie could've done with the ideas, the more disappointed I was. Just think, people worked for years to make this along with millions of dollars and this was the best that they could come up with? A movie targeted for little kids who are too young to understand that the movie is just a waste of time!