With impressive animation and a script that is equal parts witty and heartwarming, Mr. Peabody & Sherman will delight children and adults alike, even if it isn't quite an instant classic. Based on the cartoon from the 60's and 70's, this new tale finds the genius dog (voiced by Modern Family's Tye Burrell) and his adopted human son embarking on a time-traveling adventure to rescue the boy's schoolyard nemesis/first crush (Ariel Winter). The visuals pop and most of the jokes connect, thanks in no small part to the talents of its vocal cast, which includes Stephen Colbert, Leslie Mann, and Patrick Warburton (Kronk from The Emperor's New Groove). In many respects the film plays like a family-friendly version of Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure, although the central characters are hyper-intelligent and adorable instead of dumb and dumber.
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