Ferdinand

Loud and raucous while staying gentle and sweet, the film has its heart in the right place and is one of the better releases from animation house Blue Sky.

The humor, especially the calming goat, was mostly good and overall it is enjoyable. The main problem is it feeling very played out and generic.

Ferdinand isn't the most sophisticated animated movie out there, but it doesn't really matter. It is loyal to its source material in the best way, filling out the narrative while still staying true to the spirit of the story.

On the surface, Ferdinand is a pleasant and easy film to watch, with colorful characters and plenty of laughs to entertain young and old. It holds tightly to the positive messages it is trying to send...

When things veer into heavy territory, comic relief quickly enters from stage left at just the right moment.