100
San Francisco Chronicle by Bob Strauss
The movie is silly and fun enough to enchant younger audiences, not to mention impart life-balance lessons that kids from 8 to 80 ought to know.
Orion and the Dark
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- France,
- United States
- 2024
- · 90m
Director
Sean Charmatz
Cast
Jacob Tremblay,
Paul Walter Hauser,
Angela Bassett,
Colin Hanks,
Natasia Demetriou,
Golda Rosheuvel
Genre
Animation,
Comedy,
Family,
Fantasy
Orion, an elementary school-aged boy, has a long list of things he fears; however, his biggest fear is the dark. To help him conquer his anxiety, a creature named Dark, the literal embodiment of the night, takes him on an adventure around the world, and the unlikely pair begins to bond.
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91
The A.V. Club by Luke Y. Thompson
Though Orion And The Dark appears to go through the motions of a family flick, it throws some serious curves en route to a loving yet emotionally devastating resolution.
90
Screen Rant by Ferdosa Abdi
From its endearing animation style, which blends a 2D aesthetic with 3D technology, to its poignant and refreshing writing, Orion and the Dark is a true joy to watch.
90
We Got This Covered by Charlotte Simmons
With surprises, humor, and accessible profundity in spades, 'Orion and the Dark' has set the bar remarkably high for the rest of 2024's animated features.
88
The Globe and Mail (Toronto) by Barry Hertz
Brought to life with a smooth and almost restrained kind of animation – all rounded edges and frames designed to breathe, rather than hyperactively cram in as much action as possible – and paced with a confident speed, Orion and the Dark will charm and entrance.
80
The Hollywood Reporter by Frank Scheck
Hilariously and movingly tapping into typical childhood anxieties, it’s infused with ample wit of both the visual and verbal variety for adults.
80
Paste Magazine by Tara Bennett
Orion and the Dark is the most Kaufman-esque children’s movie you could possibly imagine, replete with oodles of existential anxiety, a metafiction narrative and a surprisingly emotional payoff.
80
Total Film by Kate Stables
This is a clever, all-ages charmer.
80
Empire by John Nugent
It might look at first glance like another goofy CG distraction-fest, but this is that rare family-friendly film bursting with ideas and challenging concepts. It’s Charlie Kaufman’s introspective existential dread — for kids!
80
Collider by Ross Bonaime
It's a delightfully smart and ambitious story that is equally powerful for children and adults alike.
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