"Goat", the latest animated comedy to hit theaters, has all the makings of a classic: talking animals, zany humor, and even a star-studded voice cast. However, beneath its noisy exterior lies a hollow shell that fails to capture the hearts of audiences.
The film's protagonist, Will Harris, voiced by Caleb McLaughlin, is a lovable but underdog goat who dreams of playing professional "roarball", a high-flying sport eerily reminiscent of basketball. Despite being told he's too small and too skinny for the game, Will perseveres with determination and charm.
What sets this film apart from its CGI-heavy predecessors like "Zootropolis" and "Sing" is its unique connection to real-life basketball legend Stephen Curry, who serves as a producer and star in the movie. The animation is fast-paced and chaotic, with courts switching between jungle settings and arctic ice landscapes at breakneck speeds.
While the voice cast delivers some winning performances, particularly from Gabrielle Union's sassy panther Jet, it can't save the film from its overall lack of heart and soul. The jokes, though occasionally landing, are often lost in the cacophony, leaving viewers feeling overwhelmed rather than entertained.
Perhaps the greatest disappointment is that "Goat" fails to tap into its genuine emotions, instead relying on tired underdog tropes that have been done to death. Watching this film is akin to standing next to a roaring helicopter taking off – it's loud, but ultimately exhausting.
As the credits roll, the only lingering impression is a pounding headache, rather than a lasting sense of wonder or excitement. Despite its potential, "Goat" falls short as a movie that truly resonates with audiences of all ages.
The film's protagonist, Will Harris, voiced by Caleb McLaughlin, is a lovable but underdog goat who dreams of playing professional "roarball", a high-flying sport eerily reminiscent of basketball. Despite being told he's too small and too skinny for the game, Will perseveres with determination and charm.
What sets this film apart from its CGI-heavy predecessors like "Zootropolis" and "Sing" is its unique connection to real-life basketball legend Stephen Curry, who serves as a producer and star in the movie. The animation is fast-paced and chaotic, with courts switching between jungle settings and arctic ice landscapes at breakneck speeds.
While the voice cast delivers some winning performances, particularly from Gabrielle Union's sassy panther Jet, it can't save the film from its overall lack of heart and soul. The jokes, though occasionally landing, are often lost in the cacophony, leaving viewers feeling overwhelmed rather than entertained.
Perhaps the greatest disappointment is that "Goat" fails to tap into its genuine emotions, instead relying on tired underdog tropes that have been done to death. Watching this film is akin to standing next to a roaring helicopter taking off – it's loud, but ultimately exhausting.
As the credits roll, the only lingering impression is a pounding headache, rather than a lasting sense of wonder or excitement. Despite its potential, "Goat" falls short as a movie that truly resonates with audiences of all ages.
. The animation was wild and crazy, I'll give them that, but the jokes were so scattered and wouldn't really stick in our heads after the credits rolled. And yeah, it's always cool to see Stephen Curry on screen, but even his presence couldn't elevate the whole film for us. It just felt like a bunch of tired tropes strung together without any real emotional depth. I was left feeling pretty meh about it tbh 
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and I gotta say, it's a total letdown. The animation is pretty wild, but the humor's all over the place for me - sometimes it hits, other times it just falls flat. I get why they thought Stephen Curry was a good fit as a producer, but his involvement doesn't really translate to more depth or substance in the film.
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. I mean, I've seen the film and it's pretty funny, especially when Will's rival goat gets dunked on 
. The animation is crazy fast-paced, just like the reviewer said! And I think Caleb McLaughlin does a great job as the main character. Plus, Stephen Curry is in it, so that's already a win for me 
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. And yeah, I've had that pounding headache feeling after watching some movies too 
. But I didn't feel like I wasted my time or anything... maybe I'm just a glass-half-full kinda person?
. The animation was wacky, I'll give them that, but it just felt like a mess of colors and lights – all in all, not my cup of tea 
. And don't even get me started on the plot... underdog story? Been done so many times before, you know? It's like they ran out of ideas after the first 20 minutes 
. I mean, what really bothered me was that it felt like they were trying to distract us from its lackluster emotions with all those wacky jokes 
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. Caleb McLaughlin's voice acting was cool, but not enough to save the film for me 
it's like they took every fast-paced basketball game and mashed them all together into one chaotic mess 
but what really got me was how flat the emotions were like watching a helicopter take off without any actual lift-off 
her sass levels were on a whole other level but anyway, it's just another animated film that fails to leave a mark 
- it had so much energy but no substance lol. they got some awesome voice cast tho like gabrielle union as jet she's a total scene-stealer 
- 120 frames per second and all that jazz! 
But, honestly, after the first hour, I was just scrolling through my phone 
instead of paying attention to the plot 
. And don't even get me started on how much CGI they used... like, did you see the budget breakdown? 
$150 million went straight into fancy animations and not nearly enough into heart 
or character development 
. I mean, Will's a cool goat and all 
. 2/10 would not watch again anytime soon 
What's really going on here? Why did Stephen Curry get involved in this project? Is he trying to promote some kinda new "roarball" league? 
And have you noticed how fast-paced and chaotic the animation is? That sounds like they're trying to keep us disoriented while we watch... Wake up, folks! 
can't they come up with something fresh? 