Sing
Sing

Sing

2016Movie108 minEnglish

A koala named Buster recruits his best friend to help him drum up business for his theater by hosting a singing competition.

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IMDb7.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes73%
Metacritic59/100
Google Users88%
Director: Garth JenningsGenres: Animation, Comedy, Musical, Family

Plot Summary

In a city of humanoid animals, a determined koala named Buster Moon owns a theater that has fallen on hard times. He decides to save it by hosting a singing competition, offering a large cash prize. The competition attracts a wide variety of talented animals, each with their own dreams and struggles, leading to hilarious and heartwarming performances as they vie for the grand prize and a chance at a better life.

Critical Reception

Sing was a box office success, grossing over $634 million worldwide. Critics were generally positive, praising its vibrant animation, catchy soundtrack, and heartwarming message, though some found the plot predictable.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its impressive voice cast and energetic musical numbers.
  • Appreciated for its positive message about following your dreams.
  • Some critics found the story to be formulaic and predictable.

Google audience: Audiences widely enjoyed 'Sing' for its fun and uplifting musical performances, colorful animation, and its heartwarming story that appeals to all ages. Many appreciated the diversity of characters and their journeys, finding it an entertaining and feel-good family movie.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for Best Animated Feature at the Golden Globe Awards.

Fun Fact

The film features over 85 music tracks, with many popular songs re-recorded specifically for the movie by the voice cast.

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tmdb44006625

tmdb44006625

Sing is about as good or bad as you would expect it to be. For me, it was a disposable yet entertaining flick where cartoon animals sing Glee-style renditions of popular songs to a plot that is pretty much American Idol meets The Muppets (2...
Reno

Reno

**Music is the key!** It was one of the most watched trailer by me. Yeah, I liked the trailer and teaser, those beautiful songs and characters made me watch this film. Maybe because of that, I thought the trailers looked much better. I e...
TopKek

TopKek

QUALITY Featuring appealing covers of hit songs and an all-star cast, this cute animated comedy capitalizes on the craze for both talking-animal adventures and talent competitions. The movie may not have the substance of Inside Out or th...