Chupa is very well put together, nicely filmed and performed, pays homage to Spielberg early and often – and will engross the children on the couch for 95 minutes, no worries at all.

| Apr 18, 2023

The film is harmless fun handled well enough thanks to the young cast, solid work from Bichir, and this cuddly winged beast.

| Original Score: 6/10 | Apr 16, 2023

While Chupa has a lot of heart and a touching bond between the kids and the creature, it falls short in terms of delivering consistent thrills.

| Original Score: 3/5 | Apr 14, 2023

Chupa is not a perfect or even near-perfect film, but its genuine charm and attempt at being culturally-nuanced make it a film worth watching.

| Original Score: 6.5/10 | Apr 13, 2023

Mexican American audiences in particular may appreciate the celebration of Mexican culture seen through the eyes of a boy raised in the United States, as well as the mix of Spanish and English in the script.

| Original Score: 3/5 | Apr 12, 2023

The characters in “Chupa” are likable and memorable, with a fun dynamic. And Cuarón... creates a rich sense of place here, encouraging the viewers to come to love Mexico as much as Alex eventually does.

| Apr 11, 2023

While there’s nothing new to the story of a child befriending a mythical creature and protecting it from evil adults, Chupa introduces this heartwarming trope to a new generation. And it does a great job with it.

| Original Score: 3.5/5 | Apr 11, 2023

Cuarón provides more than just a copycat. It's a soaring adventure film that provides the kind of entertainment for the whole family that has recently been farmed out to franchises.

| Apr 10, 2023

Despite having a recognizable cast and a promising plot, the film's execution fails to convey a memorable or transcendental experience. [Full review in Spanish]

| Original Score: 4/10 | Apr 10, 2023

An uneven and somewhat generic film, but it can be appreciated that it is made with honesty and innocuousness. [Full review in Spanish]

| Original Score: 3/5 | Apr 10, 2023

While Chupa may not be perfect, it does offer plenty of cheer-inducing moments. With this much heart, it’s no wonder that Netflix continues to platform fun adventure films for younger audiences.

| Original Score: 6/10 | Apr 8, 2023

You find yourself wondering if it restrains its more unique aspects by going one cliché too far, unable to see the depth of its young heroes past the hammy villain getting his inevitable comeuppance.

| Apr 8, 2023

It has the flavor of a south-of-the-border Amblin movie, aimed at kids, which makes some of the more clichéd elements forgivable.

| Original Score: 2.5/4 | Apr 7, 2023

The little Chupa was so cute.

| Apr 7, 2023

A sweet but very minor movie.

| Apr 7, 2023

“Chupa” willfully becomes one of those family films that takes plenty from the toy box of cliches left before and hardly gives anything back.

| Original Score: 2/4 | Apr 7, 2023

A sweet, thoughtful adventure about family, celebrating heritage, and flipping the bird to bad guys who'd pursue magical creatures for money.

| Apr 7, 2023

Chupa isn’t a perfect film, but it’s a really great kid’s movie that uses fantasy to tell a story about culture and family. With a scheming American scientist thrown in, the film is one I want every kid in my extended family to watch.

| Original Score: 7.5/10 | Apr 7, 2023

Chupa is in a rush to get to the major points of its clichéd, predictable plot.

| Original Score: 1.5/4 | Apr 7, 2023

Not enough time is spent on the actual myth of the Chupacabra and with Chupa himself. However, whenever he is on screen, he steals the show.

| Original Score: 2/5 | Apr 7, 2023