Lupin III: The First

Forgettable story aside, the film is a visual treat, full of joy and zaniness.

The story is straightforward, as can be expected from a family-friendly caper, and most of the turns are predictable, but it doesn't make the movie any less fun.

This lavish, technically polished animated caper featuring the beloved gentleman thief of Japanese manga delivers high-octane entertainment but plays safe with the canon.

The versions of Lupin and his familiar friends and enemies in the new CG movie live up to the high expectations set by decades of over-the-top animated adventures.

A most enjoyable adventure. [Full review in Spanish]

Since Monkey Punch passed away in 2019 (he was 81), a few months before the film's premiere, the project is dedicated to him. It's a fine tribute.

As much as the film feels like a loving tribute to the esteemed director, it doesn't exist in Cagliostro's shadow; rather, it makes for a great companion piece.

Unspooling like a mashing of James Bond and Indiana Jones comes the high-spirited, high-flying hijinks of Lupin III, the animated star of a long-standing Japanese cartoon franchise...the story moves at a great clip and the digital animation is superb.

Newcomers and hardcore fans alike will enjoy the mix of humor and adventure that fills every corner of the film.

Kids and adults alike will enjoy Lupin III: The First.