The humour itself is as light as a feather – a symbol used by Andeel in his animation to good effect – but the reaction from the regime(s) is about as subtle as a brick

~ Amber Wilkinson -

The humour itself is as light as a feather – a symbol used by Andeel in his animation to good effect – but the reaction from the regime(s) is about as subtle as a brick

~ Amber Wilkinson -

Jackson Martin, Nick Serino and Reece Moffett have great chemistry and give wonderfully naturalistic performances, making them easy to engage with.

~ Jennie Kermode -

Jackson Martin, Nick Serino and Reece Moffett have great chemistry and give wonderfully naturalistic performances, making them easy to engage with.

~ Jennie Kermode -

Apart from Mike Eley's lustrous, lyrical cinematography, The Selfish Giant is also elevated by the central performances of Chapman and Thomas.

~ Anton Bitel -

Apart from Mike Eley's lustrous, lyrical cinematography, The Selfish Giant is also elevated by the central performances of Chapman and Thomas.

~ Anton Bitel -

Peralta has a real talent for making historic and contemporary documentaries.

~ Gator MacReady -

Peralta has a real talent for making historic and contemporary documentaries.

~ Gator MacReady -

Though the effects in this film are uniformly awful, it's hard not to love a scene in which a giant shark leaps out of the water and grabs a plane for its dinner.

~ Jennie Kermode -

Though the effects in this film are uniformly awful, it's hard not to love a scene in which a giant shark leaps out of the water and grabs a plane for its dinner.

~ Jennie Kermode -

Robert Picardo adds a little weight to proceedings - enough to stop the whole thing blowing away - even if he does come across as a poor man's Michael Ironside.

~ Jennie Kermode -

Robert Picardo adds a little weight to proceedings - enough to stop the whole thing blowing away - even if he does come across as a poor man's Michael Ironside.

~ Jennie Kermode -

A saccharine mess, bereft of wit, originality or purpose.

~ Andrew Robertson -

A saccharine mess, bereft of wit, originality or purpose.

~ Andrew Robertson -

The film works on almost every level, particularly its central relationship.

~ Angus Wolfe Murray -

The film works on almost every level, particularly its central relationship.

~ Angus Wolfe Murray -

The film moves deftly between humour and poignancy, generating a strong emotional response in its quieter moments.

~ Amber Wilkinson -

The film moves deftly between humour and poignancy, generating a strong emotional response in its quieter moments.

~ Amber Wilkinson -

If the concept appeals to you, you're likely to find it one of the most entertaining films of the year.

~ Jennie Kermode -

If the concept appeals to you, you're likely to find it one of the most entertaining films of the year.

~ Jennie Kermode -

Whenever the three kids are together and, basically, bullshitting and fooling around the way teenage boys do, the film works like a charm.

~ Robert Munro -

Whenever the three kids are together and, basically, bullshitting and fooling around the way teenage boys do, the film works like a charm.

~ Robert Munro -

The story, built on the shifting relationship between the two brothers, holds considerable interest, even though the plot starts to ramble.

~ Amber Wilkinson -

The story, built on the shifting relationship between the two brothers, holds considerable interest, even though the plot starts to ramble.

~ Amber Wilkinson -

Inquisitive and bright children of all ages will surely love the lusciously produced and imaginative animation.

~ Scott Macdonald -

Inquisitive and bright children of all ages will surely love the lusciously produced and imaginative animation.

~ Scott Macdonald -

When Blue Giant steps away from anime cliché it puts its foot straight into light entertainment.

~ Donald Munro -

When Blue Giant steps away from anime cliché it puts its foot straight into light entertainment.

~ Donald Munro -

Heavy on nuanced dialogue, this small-scale cinematic gem has a lot of genuine heart, giving it an endearing authenticity.

~ Sergiu Inizian -

Heavy on nuanced dialogue, this small-scale cinematic gem has a lot of genuine heart, giving it an endearing authenticity.

~ Sergiu Inizian -