Shoots for the stars but still manages to end up going nowhere.

| Original Score: 3/10 | Nov 29, 2020

The animation itself is beautiful to behold.

| Original Score: 2.5/4.0 | Sep 20, 2020

Planet 51 is no instant classic, but it does rate as a pleasant diversion, a kind of bridge on connecting holiday blockbusters with movies you can take the kids to.

| Jan 23, 2018

A poorly animated, poorly conceived, utterly predictable science fiction adventure without a single shred of originality.

| Feb 15, 2012

Full Review | Original Score: 2/5 | Nov 17, 2011

| Original Score: B- | May 6, 2011

| Original Score: 2/5 | Apr 4, 2011

So inane that not only is adult enjoyment unattainable, even younger audiences will be on to its lack of intelligence and novelty.

| Original Score: 1.5/5 | Aug 12, 2010

"A poorly conceived comedy spotlighting a collection of anal-centric humor that's about as appealing as baseball bat to the face."

| Original Score: D | Jun 2, 2010

In terms of animation, Planet 51 is out of this world. Then there's the story and the characters, which are about as dull as a dirty penny.

| Original Score: 79/100 | Mar 13, 2010

A short-sighted assembly of sci-fi references and scatalogical humor that should nonetheless placate undemanding tots ... for ninety minutes or so.

| Dec 17, 2009

Nothing really gels and Planet 51 just comes across as shrill, rushed and unfunny.

Full Review | Dec 15, 2009

While certainly diverting, its overly frantic attempts at humour, pointless homages to other films and lack of charm mean it falls some way short. It's not terrible but neither is it memorable.

Full Review | Original Score: 3/5 | Dec 13, 2009

A charming spoof of cold-war alien paranoia, this is visually inventive and full of action, but could do with more humour.

| Original Score: 3/5 | Dec 11, 2009

A thin joke becomes attenuated to breaking point.

| Dec 11, 2009

Well and truly aimed at kids, Planet 51 is a film they will thoroughly enjoy yet which any accompanying adult will have lots of laughs in too.

| Original Score: 4/5 | Dec 9, 2009

Just how much of this will be appreciated by children is questionable, but the film is clearly intended to keep them happy with lashings of colour, movement and cheesy jokes while older, diehard geeks can enjoy all the reference spotting.

| Original Score: 3/5 | Dec 9, 2009

Funny and well designed, but doesn't live up to potential due to uninspired dialogue and heavy hand of marketing.

| Dec 9, 2009

The screenplay aims wide for every snappy, pop-culture joke that can possibly be cracked. But the viewer's funnybone remains an elusive target.

| Original Score: 2/5 | Dec 9, 2009

Little kids who've never seen this story before might get a kick out of it and its bold colours. Parents will be yawning and looking at their watches. At least G-Force dared you to hate it; this just dares you to stay awake.

Full Review | Original Score: 1/5 | Dec 7, 2009