Forgettable story aside, the film is a visual treat, full of joy and zaniness.

| Original Score: 3/5 | Jun 2, 2021

A most enjoyable adventure. [Full review in Spanish]

| Original Score: 3.5/5 | Jan 28, 2021

Since Monkey Punch passed away in 2019 (he was 81), a few months before the film's premiere, the project is dedicated to him. It's a fine tribute.

| Original Score: 3/4 | Jan 16, 2021

As much as the film feels like a loving tribute to the esteemed director, it doesn't exist in Cagliostro's shadow; rather, it makes for a great companion piece.

| Jan 15, 2021

Unspooling like a mashing of James Bond and Indiana Jones comes the high-spirited, high-flying hijinks of Lupin III, the animated star of a long-standing Japanese cartoon franchise...the story moves at a great clip and the digital animation is superb.

| Original Score: 3/5 | Jan 13, 2021

Newcomers and hardcore fans alike will enjoy the mix of humor and adventure that fills every corner of the film.

| Jan 12, 2021

Kids and adults alike will enjoy Lupin III: The First.

| Original Score: 7/10 | Jan 8, 2021

Though Monkey Punch passed away in 2019, unable to see the final version of Lupin III: The First, he'd no doubt be proud of the finished product as it hits all the hallmarks of a Lupin III escapade while being accessible for an entirely new audience.

| Original Score: 3.5/5 | Dec 29, 2020

It is shockingly hard to find a new movie that's interested in an old-fashioned adventure... Thankfully, Lupin III: The First is exactly that.

| Dec 21, 2020

You don't need to know anything about the long history of the character and his rogues to enjoy; it's just a fun, fast, Nazi-punching caper to save the world.

| Original Score: 4.5/5 | Dec 14, 2020

Its two problems are that it is very talky and it gets out of control in some ways because the special effects are too easy.

| Dec 12, 2020

Lupin III: The First is a sleek, loose, vibrant, and almost lifelike take on the character that is unbelievably entertaining from start to finish.

| Original Score: 4/5 | Dec 11, 2020

Caper is fun but has guns, Nazis, and some stereotypes.

| Original Score: 3/5 | Dec 2, 2020

For Lupin III fans, Yamazaki's Lupin III: The First is a well-animated and fun caper featuring a host of familiar characters who are looking better than they ever have.

| Nov 5, 2020

The story is straightforward, as can be expected from a family-friendly caper, and most of the turns are predictable, but it doesn't make the movie any less fun.

| Oct 24, 2020

It's an absolute blast and a faithful iteration on the style and scope of these characters in a medium that allows their zany hijinks to dazzle brighter than ever.

| Oct 22, 2020

If I was initially worried about how well Lupin III would translate to 3DCG, these (probably underpaid) animators blew my mind and put my fears to rest. All the character designs, backgrounds, and action moved as smooth as silk.

| Oct 19, 2020

...Lupin remains as graceful, charming, and boundless as ever. Lupin III: The First, is a great entry point for those curious about the character because it blends old and new so effectively...

| Oct 16, 2020

This lavish, technically polished animated caper featuring the beloved gentleman thief of Japanese manga delivers high-octane entertainment but plays safe with the canon.

| Jul 6, 2020

The versions of Lupin and his familiar friends and enemies in the new CG movie live up to the high expectations set by decades of over-the-top animated adventures.

| Jun 22, 2020