Any movie with a giant purple crab can’t possibly be that bad.

| Jul 16, 2024

The story is a fairly standard one, and yet it remains timely.

| Jul 12, 2024

The Sea Beast is one of the more surprising movies of the year; feeling like a fresh take on a rapidly staling narrative, with genuinely gorgeous animation and set pieces, and a depth to match its ocean backdrop.

| Original Score: A+ | Apr 24, 2024

The Sea Beast is one of those rare examples where the human characters matter as much as the Kaijus.

| Original Score: 5/5 | Jul 20, 2023

anyone versed in Pixar or Dreamworks will undoubtedly see those influences here. That fact alone doesn't negate what the film does well though. And it still tells a captivating adventure story using fully realized characters.

| Original Score: 8/10 | Jul 19, 2023

The Sea Beast remains a fun film thanks to its vibrant setting and innovative animation, which guarantees its audience a good time.

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

It becomes a surprisingly emotional journey pitting duty against justice and memory against doctrine to find out that being a hero doesn't automatically mean you're right.

| Original Score: 7/10 | Feb 3, 2023

There are quite complex issues here for children to engage with, but they’re presented in an accessible way, and repeat viewings will prompt kids to ask different questions as they get older.

| Original Score: 3.5/5 | Jan 27, 2023

The Sea Beast is one of the better animated films this year. The CG animation is on point and the soundtrack really is emotionally driven. All characters are provided a real arc and purpose that is very heart warming and life challenging. Highly recommend

| Original Score: 8.5/10 | Dec 26, 2022

The Sea Beast washes down this heavy thematic material with a playful tone and exciting, well-designed action.

| Dec 14, 2022

Animation impresses us. Texture, details and action plus. “The Sea Beast” movie is not “Jaws,” But it’s a film that’s worth applause.

| Oct 4, 2022

In the largely immersive The Sea Beast, there is a whole lot to admire in the design of its creatures even if the people themselves can feel a little stiff.

| Original Score: 3/4 | Sep 23, 2022

The Sea Beast is a fulfilling and beautiful movie that is also kid-oriented, and I will gladly watch it again.

| Sep 6, 2022

Though The Sea Beast doesn’t quite achieve the textural elegance or visual majesty of Moana, it is still a rare triumph for Netflix’s animation division.

| Aug 8, 2022

A fantasy story to which everyone is invited, both boys and girls. [Full review in Spanish]

| Aug 2, 2022

Another terrific animated Netflix film.

| Original Score: 8/10 | Jul 30, 2022

Though the story beats once we're at sea and in pursuit of the titular character and the resulting character arcs won't surprise anyone who has ever seen an animated movie, they work and you end up caring for everyone!

| Original Score: B | Jul 29, 2022

A good example of how you can give kids what they want--action/adventure, comedy, cute animals--while giving them what they need (something to think about).

| Original Score: 3/4 | Jul 21, 2022

I don’t know if I’d call it a game-changer, but it’s incredibly fun, and it’s a perfect summer movie.

| Jul 21, 2022

If you’re going to title your movie The Sea Beast, you need to commit to a beast that earns its billing.

| Jul 21, 2022