Every time one of these CG kids movies comes out the poster has to have the main character standing there with it's arms crossed like a rapper from the1980s!
What I want from a Peter Rabbit film is a lovingly hand drawn animated short film in the original style, much like how the original Snowman film was in the style of Raymond Briggs. I haven't seen this film but it looks like Sony Animation Pictures had seen _Over the Hedge_ and then _Hop_ and thought "wow, that Paddington did rather good didn't it. What's that, we have the rights to Peter Rabbit? Brilliant, let's press the "generate film" button we developed making The Emoji Movie".
Harry Robins Oh, they had that button way before The Emoji Movie. I think you can trace their modus operandi back as far as Stuart Little: take source material, put it in "the real world" get some celebrities in... boom! Guaranteed short-term revenue. In fairness to them, they do occasionally have at least something to do with good movies. BR2049 was fantastic, I really liked Life and Skyfall was great, but I like to think the good ones that they have a hand in exist as a way for some studio executive to balance their karma.
I remember the animations used in the film 'Miss Potter' were very good, even though Rene Zellweger seemed miscast. Couldn't the animation team behind that have done a straight adaptation of The Tale Of Peter Rabbit?
I saw someone who made a good point - when James Corden does something like One Man Two Guvnors or even Doctor Who where the role hasn't been specifically written for James Corden, he's fine. Everything else he's done which is basically him doing the James Corden public persona is insufferable.
Charlie Panayiotou Agreed. I instantly forgave him when he narrated Esio Trot because that was a genuinely lovely voiceover and his voice was significantly more pleasant thanks to the much toned down dialogue he was given. Unfortunately, it seems Sony Pictures have rights to the guy and basically have him do the James Corden thing in everything.
The Peter Rabbit books are beloved classics that all children should read. Timeless tales with iconic characters, richly brought to life through masterful prose and beautiful, heartfelt artwork. This movie takes these books and with great care tears out the pages and wipes its figurative arse with them. Painfully unfunny jokes, far too many prat falls. And even coming from a life long fan of Rick Mayal, I could not find the constant reliance on testicle trauma less funny. The music made me want to smash the theatre's speakers. A new pop song every 5 F#ng seconds, like the editor had a siezure changing the radio dial. And good GOD. Why. Do. People. Like. James bloody Corden?!?
Poor Beatrix Potter should be spinning in her grave. I read Peter Rabbit to a class of 30 children who loved the story. We then read Miss Tiggywinkle, and Jeremy Fisher. The trailer for this rubbish came out a week later. The children legitimately hated it.
Here's a better way of watching it. Just imagine that Peter isn't the main character. The real protagonist and the one with the more compelling story is Thomas McGregor.
Agree: my thoughts on Peter Rabbit (the trailer only -- refuse to see this film) perfectly echoed here. This film has little, if anything, to do with Beatrix Potter's charming little book, which was read to us by a teacher when we were very young.
Kermode obviously hasn’t seen the CBBC animation of the same name if he thinks this rabbit is irritating. I loathe Corden, but went into it with the advantage of not knowing the cast. I actually laughed quite a lot, and found the jokes quite sophisticated - almost Simpson-esque. Wasn’t til afterwards til I looked at the cast that I felt cheated.
Just been subjected to it for the first time at a friend's son's seventh birthday party, and while it was somewhat entertaining enough for the kids, I was appalled at the almost sacrilegious trearment of Beatrix Potter's work. Yes and as someone that delikes James Corden, that his voice is the voice of Peter is a probably the most egregious malady with which this movie suffers. As a child Peter was very special to me, and to hear him act and sound as he was portrayed here was excruciating.
So refreshing to hear so many like minded opinions! James Corden is not 'fabulously talented'. He's a jumped up children's TV presenter that has earned most of his recent notoriety from nothing more than being James Corden. Famous for being famous. No talent, no measurable skill and very much in the same ilk as the repulsive influx of reality 'stars' padding out the airwaves these days.
Could have been so much better, needed a younger voice for Peter but I guess they learn for next time round as these stories for Peter Rabbit will be around for the next 1 billion years
Yeah, it didn't feel like Peter Rabbit at all. Much more like an irresponsible and mean version of Bugs Bunny with mother issues co-starring his 3 sisters (a thrill seeker who's also occasional backup as well as two who only converse about who's older than the other) and cousin (who's the voice of reason). This all happening in the midst of Bad Neighbours style slapstick to mostly the younger McGregor. In spite of all this it's a guilty pleasure. It's the definition of lazy Sunday entertainment. The Paddington movies are insanely sweet, feel like they have a lesson while modernizing and honoring the source material. With this it's a live action Bugs Bunny movie where the rabbit is the antagonist.
it's defo one to enjoy with the kids they'll love it. I thought it was pretty decent. soundtrack was a bit meh. But the pig character cracked me up. 7 out of 10. no classic but watchable
Peter Rabbit is a beautiful movie with cute rabbits I read the books when i was a toddler and I thought it was funny and James corden played a brilliant part and the only one spoiling the party is the dude slagging it off
I liked James Corden in _Into The Woods_, and I thought he was really funny as Boris Johnson on the SNL skit, and fine in _Trolls_ ... but I understand the criticism because he does not always suit the roles I've seen him in. I imagined Peter Rabbit being a sweet little scamp, not this annoying... and I was irritated by him in _Cats_ in the same way I was by Rebel Wilson, they both seemed miscast?
Nothing wrong with this film I think it was very good. People tearing it to shreds even though they haven't seen it? It's a kids movie and that's what it's trying to be and did very well. Of you want to be to see a bore fest aimed at critics who follow the crowd like sheep then don't watch it. If your want to see a fun light film then watch Peter Rabbit!
“The almost instantly irritating voice of James Corden.”
Couldn’t have put it better myself.
Boris Müller This movie is in my channel
Boris Müller loved his voice in gruffalo
you need to be careful otherwise Malcolm will be sending you letters
"I think if you can read you're likely to be appalled" nice
James Corden must have the best agent in the universe.
Every time one of these CG kids movies comes out the poster has to have the main character standing there with it's arms crossed like a rapper from the1980s!
Paddington?
"Let's just all walk away and pretend that didn't happen."
They should put that on the poster lol
What I want from a Peter Rabbit film is a lovingly hand drawn animated short film in the original style, much like how the original Snowman film was in the style of Raymond Briggs. I haven't seen this film but it looks like Sony Animation Pictures had seen _Over the Hedge_ and then _Hop_ and thought "wow, that Paddington did rather good didn't it. What's that, we have the rights to Peter Rabbit? Brilliant, let's press the "generate film" button we developed making The Emoji Movie".
Harry Robins Oh, they had that button way before The Emoji Movie. I think you can trace their modus operandi back as far as Stuart Little: take source material, put it in "the real world" get some celebrities in... boom! Guaranteed short-term revenue.
In fairness to them, they do occasionally have at least something to do with good movies. BR2049 was fantastic, I really liked Life and Skyfall was great, but I like to think the good ones that they have a hand in exist as a way for some studio executive to balance their karma.
I remember the animations used in the film 'Miss Potter' were very good, even though Rene Zellweger seemed miscast. Couldn't the animation team behind that have done a straight adaptation of The Tale Of Peter Rabbit?
Haven't you just described the entire animated Beatrix Potter series that I used to watch as a kid?
1:44 has to be one of Kermode’s best lines this year.
Did no one stop to think "what's cute about James Corden"? Total misfire.
I saw someone who made a good point - when James Corden does something like One Man Two Guvnors or even Doctor Who where the role hasn't been specifically written for James Corden, he's fine. Everything else he's done which is basically him doing the James Corden public persona is insufferable.
Charlie Panayiotou Agreed. I instantly forgave him when he narrated Esio Trot because that was a genuinely lovely voiceover and his voice was significantly more pleasant thanks to the much toned down dialogue he was given. Unfortunately, it seems Sony Pictures have rights to the guy and basically have him do the James Corden thing in everything.
James Corden is painfully irritating. The comedian Stewart Lee is correct. Our loss is America's loss also
'Irritating rabbit' lol!!!!!! Love Mark Kermode!
The Peter Rabbit books are beloved classics that all children should read. Timeless tales with iconic characters, richly brought to life through masterful prose and beautiful, heartfelt artwork.
This movie takes these books and with great care tears out the pages and wipes its figurative arse with them.
Painfully unfunny jokes, far too many prat falls. And even coming from a life long fan of Rick Mayal, I could not find the constant reliance on testicle trauma less funny. The music made me want to smash the theatre's speakers. A new pop song every 5 F#ng seconds, like the editor had a siezure changing the radio dial. And good GOD. Why. Do. People. Like. James bloody Corden?!?
I thought Colin Firth left the Paddington film by his own decision because he felt he wasn’t right for the part.
"...if you can read, I think you'll be appalled" should be on the poster.
"Will set your teeth on edge." Love that one, too.
Poor Beatrix Potter should be spinning in her grave. I read Peter Rabbit to a class of 30 children who loved the story. We then read Miss Tiggywinkle, and Jeremy Fisher. The trailer for this rubbish came out a week later. The children legitimately hated it.
“Let’s all walk away and pretend it didn’t happen.” Yes.
I agree 100% completely, completely ruined my childhood.
Here's a better way of watching it. Just imagine that Peter isn't the main character. The real protagonist and the one with the more compelling story is Thomas McGregor.
Agree: my thoughts on Peter Rabbit (the trailer only -- refuse to see this film) perfectly echoed here. This film has little, if anything, to do with Beatrix Potter's charming little book, which was read to us by a teacher when we were very young.
It's made almost $100 million already in the US. It'll probably rake it in here too. I blame the parents.
Cripes, I’ve never heard Mark dislike a movie as much as this one.
Well in that case,check out marks review of entourage,or bad grandpa!!
Sex and The City 2
Little Man
Pirates 3
@@alanoconnor6921Dirty Grandpa or Bad Grandpa? Yes, these are different films.
I .don't know what Kermodee is on about. This is in my top 3 james Corden Movies
'If you can read you're likely to be appalled' 😂😂
Shouldn't Peter Rabbit have a Cumbrian accent and dialect?
The frame grab shows the rabbits wearing Star Fleet colours. Could Rabbit Trek be a successful franchise?
Kermode obviously hasn’t seen the CBBC animation of the same name if he thinks this rabbit is irritating. I loathe Corden, but went into it with the advantage of not knowing the cast. I actually laughed quite a lot, and found the jokes quite sophisticated - almost Simpson-esque. Wasn’t til afterwards til I looked at the cast that I felt cheated.
Watching this after seeing cordons AMA on Reddit🤣
Rose Byrne is everywhere
Just been subjected to it for the first time at a friend's son's seventh birthday party, and while it was somewhat entertaining enough for the kids, I was appalled at the almost sacrilegious trearment of Beatrix Potter's work. Yes and as someone that delikes James Corden, that his voice is the voice of Peter is a probably the most egregious malady with which this movie suffers. As a child Peter was very special to me, and to hear him act and sound as he was portrayed here was excruciating.
Well what did you expect from the creators of the emoji movie and cloudy with a chance of meatballs 2?
2:31 with all due respect, no he isn't
So refreshing to hear so many like minded opinions! James Corden is not 'fabulously talented'. He's a jumped up children's TV presenter that has earned most of his recent notoriety from nothing more than being James Corden. Famous for being famous. No talent, no measurable skill and very much in the same ilk as the repulsive influx of reality 'stars' padding out the airwaves these days.
So they stripped out the Beatrix Potter magic and infected it with Woody Wood Pecker disease.
Oh dear, my 2 little ones r going in a couple of weeks.. maybe it’s so bad it will get pulled :)
Could have been so much better, needed a younger voice for Peter but I guess they learn for next time round as these stories for Peter Rabbit will be around for the next 1 billion years
Yeah, it didn't feel like Peter Rabbit at all. Much more like an irresponsible and mean version of Bugs Bunny with mother issues co-starring his 3 sisters (a thrill seeker who's also occasional backup as well as two who only converse about who's older than the other) and cousin (who's the voice of reason). This all happening in the midst of Bad Neighbours style slapstick to mostly the younger McGregor.
In spite of all this it's a guilty pleasure. It's the definition of lazy Sunday entertainment. The Paddington movies are insanely sweet, feel like they have a lesson while modernizing and honoring the source material. With this it's a live action Bugs Bunny movie where the rabbit is the antagonist.
This took 100 million more than paddington
Theres going to be a sequel!!
It is no surprise that Domhnall Gleeson then became bitter and joined the dark side!
it's defo one to enjoy with the kids they'll love it. I thought it was pretty decent. soundtrack was a bit meh. But the pig character cracked me up.
7 out of 10. no classic but watchable
File under Keith lemon
I think Toby Jones Rupert Grint or Matt Lucas would be good for Peter Rabbit
This movie is in my channel
hate james corden so much so so glad mark kermode does as well
the comments are back :)
I have never for given Corden for his terrible narration in the BBC's adaptation of Esio Trot with Dustin Hoffman
Should of kept the cbeebies voice over guy not James
I notice that this film had "mixed to positive reviews". I loved it.
I still want to watch it though 🤣
Peter Rabbit is a beautiful movie with cute rabbits I read the books when i was a toddler and I thought it was funny and James corden played a brilliant part and the only one spoiling the party is the dude slagging it off
That's one of his "Worst Films of the Year" sorted.
This is gonna be good.
I really hate that clip.
Harsh. Saw movie with my son, who is 30 and grew up on Peter Rabbit, and my grandson (his son) and we all enjoyed this movie for what it was; fun.
I liked it
Poor film, promotes animal cruelty without showing the right way to look after rabbits. More for adults.
I liked James Corden in _Into The Woods_, and I thought he was really funny as Boris Johnson on the SNL skit, and fine in _Trolls_ ... but I understand the criticism because he does not always suit the roles I've seen him in. I imagined Peter Rabbit being a sweet little scamp, not this annoying... and I was irritated by him in _Cats_ in the same way I was by Rebel Wilson, they both seemed miscast?
Giving this one a miss.
Looks abominable.
People rabbits don't speak. Therefore you don't make any sense. Besides it, Corden has excellent diction!
Nothing wrong with this film I think it was very good. People tearing it to shreds even though they haven't seen it? It's a kids movie and that's what it's trying to be and did very well. Of you want to be to see a bore fest aimed at critics who follow the crowd like sheep then don't watch it. If your want to see a fun light film then watch Peter Rabbit!