Brad Bird Animated Sci-Fi Capers Divides Critics at London
Published 21h ago · Latest report 14h ago
Brad Bird's animated film-noir Ray Gunn sharply divides critics upon its festival premiere.
Director Brad Bird has returned with Ray Gunn, an animated sci-fi noir feature starring Sam Rockwell and Scarlett Johansson. The picture has drawn a sharp split among reviewers following its premiere at the London Film Festival. While some critics praised its old-school charm and retro-futuristic visuals, others dismissed the project as a dull misfire.
- The voicesSam Rockwell and Scarlett Johansson star as the lead gumshoe and femme fatale.
- The settingThe film unfolds in a retro-futurist urban landscape featuring flying cars and hologram billboards.
Why it matters
Brad Bird is a celebrated animator known for directing acclaimed features such as The Incredibles and The Iron Giant. Festival debuts often set the commercial and critical trajectory for major animated releases.
What outlets agree on
Brad Bird's animated feature Ray Gunn features voice performances by Sam Rockwell and Scarlett Johansson and debuted at the London Film Festival.
Where coverage differs
The Guardian praised the movie as a smart and witty family classic, whereas The Independent panned the project as a forgettable dud.
In this story
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- The IndependentDirector goes from The Incredibles to ‘forgettable’ with Sam Rockwell-Scarlett Johansson dud: reviews14h ago · open ↗
- The GuardianRay Gunn review – Brad Bird’s animated film-noir sci-fi caper is an old-school family classic21h ago · open ↗
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