Animal Crackers

A young woman inherits her uncle's dilapidated circus and must work with his magical animal crackers to save it. She discovers that eating the crackers transforms the eater into the animal depicted. With the help of her family and the circus animals, she must overcome a greedy uncle who wants to destroy the circus and seize control.

Animal Crackers received a generally mixed to negative reception from critics, with some praising its animation and voice cast while others found its plot predictable and humor lacking. Audience reception was slightly more favorable, particularly among families.

• The film's animation is vibrant and the voice performances are enthusiastic.

• The narrative struggles with pacing and originality, feeling like a rehashed children's tale.

• Humor often falls flat, relying on slapstick that doesn't always land effectively.

Google audience: Google users generally found Animal Crackers to be a colorful and entertaining movie for younger audiences, appreciating the whimsical concept and the transformations. Some viewers noted that while enjoyable, it may not hold the attention of adults as much as other animated features.

The film was initially released in China in July 2017 and later received a limited release on Netflix in July 2018, leading to varied release years in different territories.