The One and Only Ivan animation

"It's by no means a must-see Disney movie, though it will give families with young children a new film to keep the kids entertained (…) Rating: ★★½ (out of 5)" 

"A notably muted, soulful portrait of a silverback gorilla (...) [It] never spills over into pathos thanks to the measured direction of Thea Sharrock (...) and the thoughtful performances." 

"Rather than a heartwarming family favourite-in-the-making, 'The One and Only Ivan' is just a vaguely watchable cookie-cutter caper thrown together by people who should know how to make something far sweeter and substantial (…) Rating: ★★ (out of 5)" 

"It’s an ideal family film for a lazy Friday night at home." 

"A smart kids’ movie that is likely to really stick with its youngest viewers." 

"A sweet if sleepy adaptation of Katherine Applegate's 2012 children's book (...) Give 'The One and Only Ivan' credit for trying to bridge 'Dumbo' with 'Blackfish' (…) Rating: ★★½ (out of 4)" 

"[It] could have been a thoughtful movie about the relationship between humans and animals but is instead defanged by Disney-fied family-friendliness.(…) Rating: ★★ (out of 4)"