Critic Reviews

• Andrew Barker, Variety

  If this is all familiar territory even to film-literate young children, it's nonetheless executed with professionalism and a few dashes of panache.

• Damon Smith, Birmingham Post

  A charming fable that could, with clever parental persuasion, inspire the youngest generation to swap their video games for an invigorating spot of housework.

• Lewis Bazley, Sky Movies

  While it's not as awe-inspiring as the title suggests, it's a fast-paced adventure with some original flourishes and genuinely marvellous animation.

• Eddie Harrison, The List

  A big, brash but ultimately somewhat boring fairy story that relies too heavily on celebrity casting for appeal.

• Andy Lea, Daily Star

  Parents may have to take a back seat here but their young charges will be enthralled by this beautifully animated 3D adventure.

• R. Kurt Osenlund, Slant Magazine

  Epic is a major aesthetic triumph for Blue Sky Studios.

• Josh Winning, Total Film

  This is big on action and small on originality. Gorgeous visuals aside, Epic is resolutely kiddie fare.

• Sarah Dobbs, SFX Magazine

  It's funny and often charming, but whenever it tries to introduce strong emotions of any kind, Epic falls short.

• Erick Weber, NECN

  Though Epic walks a woefully-worn, save-the-planet path, it manages to feel fresh, even when drawing inspiration directly from Alice in Wonderland, Avatar and The Lord of the Rings.

• Amber Wilkinson, Eye for Film

  This Epic is unlikely to go down in family animation legend but it's a perfectly respectable couple of hours of entertainment that is suitable for all ages.

• Catherine Bray, Film4

  Dazzling visual effects and some lively voice work from the comic relief characters just about paper over a disappointingly conventional narrative.

• Stefan Pape, HeyUGuys

  There is a lot to be admired about Wedges' Epic, as an action packed adventure movie that does little to offend and will certainly find an audience amongst the younger crowd.

• Anna Smith, Empire Magazine

  While it's not a crossover classic, this has enough wit and charm to entertain both big and little people.

• Simon Reynolds, Digital Spy

  Though it's packed with immaculate design and eye-catching aerial set pieces, the film is ultimately let down by a script that leans too heavily on fantasy adventures of yesteryear.

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