Rise of the Guardians

"Even tots may emerge feeling slightly browbeaten by this colorful, strenuous and hyperactive fantasy."

"So full of yuletide razzmatazz that only true Scrooges will have trouble stomaching it. If only Santa's workshop had given the script more of a tinker..."

"The character design has real warmth, and the animation is frequently witty and sometimes mesmerizing."

"Compare this moderate entertainment to, say, Monsters, Inc., and it really looks feeble."

"A crisp, colorful fantasy world, sharper-edged than many feature-length children's cartoons."

"There is a lot to savor, but sometimes too much of a good thing can be exhausting."

"A lively and derivative 3D storybook spree for some unlikely action heroes."

"It's gorgeously designed, deftly written and frequently laugh-out-loud funny. For child or adult, this is a fantasy to get lost in."

"Boasts a great deal of visual energy and amounts to a lot of fun ..."