Two scheming demons strike a deal with a punk rock-loving teen so they can leave the Underworld and live out their dreams in the Land of the Living.

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Wendell & Wild (2022)

It's time to face your demons.

★ 6.6/10 October 21, 2022 105 min

AdventureAnimationComedyFantasyHorror

Director: Henry Selick  ·  Writers: Jordan Peele, Henry Selick

Two scheming demons strike a deal with a punk rock-loving teen so they can leave the Underworld and live out their dreams in the Land of the Living.

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Director

Henry Selick Henry Selick

Cast

Lyric Ross Lyric Ross Kat Elliot (voice) Keegan-Michael Key Keegan-Michael Key Wendell (voice) Jordan Peele Jordan Peele Wild (voice) Sam Zelaya Sam Zelaya Raúl Cocolotl (voice) James Hong James Hong Father Bests (voice) Angela Bassett Angela Bassett Sister Helley (voice) Gabrielle Dennis Gabrielle Dennis Wilma Elliot (voice) Gary Gatewood Gary Gatewood Delroy Elliot (voice) Igal Naor Igal Naor Manberg (voice) Tamara Smart Tamara Smart Siobhan (voice) Seema Virdi Seema Virdi Sloane (voice) Ramona Young Ramona Young Sweetie (voice)

User Reviews (2)

FinixFighter
FinixFighter November 8, 2022
★ 5/10

I'm a huge fan of stop-motion animation and of Henry Selick, but this film has been quite disappointing. It is nothing compared to 'Nightmare bedore Christmas' and 'Coraline'. Animation is great, even though I would have preferred some more "old style" techniques, such as less green screens and computer effects, but it was very good overall. The big problem is the plot, there's too much in it. And you can't get what this film is for, children or adults? About the characters, they're not enough developed. You can't sympathize with anyone. You should watch it if you like stop-motion, but don't expect anything exceptional.

Manuel São Bento
Manuel São Bento November 22, 2022
★ 6/10

MORE SPOILER-FREE MINI-REVIEWS @ https://www.msbreviews.com/movie-reviews/mini-reviews-2022-edition/ "Wendell & Wild tells a simple yet beautiful story about the grieving process and how people who have gone through it have as much or more potential to change the future. It doesn't reinvent the narrative wheel, being a screenplay close to the usual formulas, but as a stop-motion animation fanatic, the impressive visual quality is more than enough to grab this viewer. Despite the central theme and the characters needing to be more detailed, it's still a viewing that I consider mandatory, especially for families." Rating: B-