Though the film has been dutifully updated to reflect conservation consciousness, it's even sillier than the original, with dialogue that may make even small children groan and human characters that seem far more computerized than Joe.

| Original Score: 2/4 | Jan 5, 2023

This modern Mighty Joe Young is mighty good fun.

| Original Score: 3/4 | Jan 5, 2023

The special effects, particularly the creature construction of famed makeup artist Rick Baker, are effective -- but who cares when the story is so idiotic?

| Original Score: 1/4 | Jan 4, 2023

...a briskly-paced (yet undeniably overlong) adventure...

| Original Score: 2.5/4 | Dec 30, 2021

At its best when it - pardon the pun - apes its predecessor and falters when it attempts to strike out on its own.

| Original Score: 2.5/4 | Mar 26, 2021

For the most part, Joe is an impressive creation, mixing CG, miniatures, and man-in-a-suit effects that don't age as poorly as one might assume.

| Original Score: 4/10 | Sep 14, 2020

An old fashioned kind of blockbuster spectacle story.

| Original Score: 8/10 | May 10, 2019

In a holiday movie season like this one, you take your pleasures where you find them.

| Apr 2, 2019

This Christmas you could do worse than introduce the kids to the big Furby, one who carries a certain moral weight very lightly.

| Apr 1, 2019

| Original Score: B+ | Feb 18, 2012

| Original Score: C- | Sep 7, 2011

Thrilling family fun.

| Original Score: 5/5 | Jan 1, 2011

... a frustrating cartoon of a movie...

| Apr 30, 2007

| Original Score: 2/5 | Dec 6, 2005

Full Review | Original Score: 5/10 | Oct 18, 2004

An old-fashioned adventure film that ranks with the best of the genre.

Full Review | Original Score: 3/4 | Jun 19, 2003

Full Review | Original Score: 3/4 | May 20, 2003

| Original Score: 4/5 | Feb 8, 2003

| Original Score: 2/5 | Dec 8, 2002

| Original Score: 2/5 | Nov 7, 2002