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Movie Review: ‘Paw Patrol: The Mighty Movie’

NEW YORK (OSV News) – Curmudgeonly comedian W.C. Fields may have warned his peers never to act with dogs or children. But the combination has proved a highly successful one — on both the small and big screen — for the folks behind the franchise that gets an extension with the spirited cartoon adventure “Paw Patrol: The Mighty Movie” (Paramount).

A decade after premiering on Nickelodeon and two years out from their film debut, the titular group of canine first responders, led by a preteen boy called Ryder (voice of Finn Lee-Epp), returns for another round of derring-do and some fresh life lessons. This time out, moreover, the pups find themselves endowed with a variety of superpowers.

Their new abilities are derived from the magical meteor scheming mad scientist Victoria Vance (voice of Taraji P. Henson) succeeds in diverting to Earth by means of a giant magnet. Although jailed for her exploit, Vance continues to hatch nefarious plots, and gains an ally in the person of the patrol’s longtime nemesis, corrupt politician Humdinger (voice of Ron Pardo).

Her head turned by her enhanced capabilities, the enseble’s pilot, Skye (voice of Mckenna Grace), momentarily forgets the importance of teamwork. Instead of playing her part in a shared effort to bring Vance down, Skye sets out to thwart the astronomer on her own, with predictably disastrous results.

Returning director and co-writer Cal Brunker and his script collaborator Bob Barlen intersperse the lively action with a touching backstory about the challenges of Skye’s early life as the runt of her litter. They also mix in a subplot about the newest addition to the squad, dachshund Liberty (voice of Marsai Martin).

Initially Liberty does not seem to have received a superpower. So, at Ryder’s request, she stays out of the strife with Vance and Humdinger and occupies her time training the Junior Patrollers, a trio of aspiring rescuers. A reluctant mentor at first, Liberty eventually bonds with her charges and takes to the task of coaching them with growing enthusiasm.

Like its predecessor, this sequel is too potentially frightening to be appropriate for the smallest moviegoers. All others, though, will find its proceedings both wholesome and winning.

The film contains explosions and scenes of peril. The OSV News classification is A-I — general patronage. The Motion Picture Association rating is PG — parental guidance suggested. Some material may not be suitable for children.

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Paw Patrol: The Mighty Movie (Christian Movie Review)

Verdict: A delightful and wholesome story that will keep younger viewers entertained and teach them some valuable lessons along the way.

About The Movie

Paw Patrol has a well-earned reputation for being an expanding corporate empire that will mercilessly squeeze every last penny out of parents by enticing their children with an endless parade of flashy new merchandise wholesome and family friendly storytelling. The beloved pups made their jump from television to the big screen with 2021’s Paw Patrol: The Movie. As with most sequels, the sequel supersizes the action.

Paw Patrol: The Mighty Movie is essentially a superhero story (because we don’t have enough of those these days, right?) with each of the pups now granted various superpowers needed to face their largest challenge yet. The action may have increased, but the Paw Patrol have lost none of the charm and sugary-sweet storytelling. Paw Patrol: The Mighty Movie is a delightful and wholesome story that will keep younger viewers entertained and teach them some valuable lessons along the way.

If you have ever watched an episode of Paw Patrol, then you more-or-less know what to expect. Plenty of lovable characters, catchy one-liners, teachable moments, and fancy vehicles and gadgets designed to make parents poorer this Christmas excite young imaginations. I will say, however, that one slight difference is that the movie has perhaps been “aged up” slightly from the show. No, this is not a dark and gritty Hollywood reboot, but there does seem to be an effort to make the movie more accessible to older viewers.

My own children—twin 8-year-old boys—haven’t watched the show in years and were not entirely enthused about the film, but both ended up really enjoying it (watch the video review above to hear their reactions). Just as it raises ceiling of the viewership demographic, it might also raise floor. There’s nothing inappropriate for very young viewers, but with some evil villains and increased action, it might prove a little too intense for the youngest fans of the show.

The entire puppy crew get their moments to shine—both as individuals and as a team—but this is very much Skye’s movie. The undersized dog takes center stage with a surprisingly touching backstory and journey. It’s not an early Pixar level of cryfest, but it has more emotional potency than might be expected. Overall, this movie is a simple but effective story that should please existing fans of the show as well as newcomers. I found it to be surprisingly charming and uplifting.

(PSA: There is also 4–5-minute Dora the Explorer short film that plays before the movie. The story involves a sort of energy ball/seed that feeds a magical tree and allows mystical creatures to grow. It’s nothing I personally found concerning, but just a heads up for parents who might by more sensitive toward that type of content).

For Consideration

Language: Nothing beyond a few phrases such as “oh my goodness.”

Violence: None.

Sexuality: None, except for one surprisingly gratuitous scene featuring…just kidding, this is Paw Patrol everyone!

Other: A yoga class is shown in session. The superpowers obtained by the pups come from crystals found within a meteor. The source of the power is never explained, and there is nothing concerning about the way it is depicted, but for parents sensitive to “magic” in stories, I suppose it could be considered some sort of unearthly power.

Engage The Film

No pup is too small.

I asked my kids what lessons the characters learned in the movie, and one of my sons put it like this: “You don’t have to be big to do great things.” Skye is the smallest and physically weakest of the pup team. She struggles with feelings of inadequacy and self-doubt and isn’t sure she has much to contribute. The newfound superpowers appear to finally give her the power to become a valuable member of the team. But, along the way, she comes to learn that she has always had an important and valuable role to play.

This may enter “adult reviewer overthinking a film aimed at 4-year-olds” territory, but I’m not sure the movie makes it unmistakably clear that she is strong and valuable without the powers (with the powers only amplifying the strength she has always had inside). That is the message the movie trying to communicate, but it maybe needed some sort of “you’ve had the strength in you all along” pep talk (pup-talk?) to make sure children really got the message. That being said, my kids understood the message just fine, so I’m nit-picking here.

Another interesting character is Liberty. Initially, and for reasons she doesn’t understand, she doesn’t get any superpowers. She is forced to watch as all her friends enjoy their exciting new abilities while she is left with the seemingly thankless task of babysitting the new junior recruits. She is not bitter toward her friends but does feel some jealously and frustration. Rather than pout or complain, she throws herself into doing good however she can and supporting her friends (and ultimately gets a satisfying reward).

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Paw patrol: the mighty movie, common sense media reviewers.

Superpowered pups use teamwork, courage vs. evil scientist.

PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie: The Paw Patrol pups are all lined up, wearing brightly lit costumes

A Lot or a Little?

What you will—and won't—find in this movie.

PAW Patrol isn't an educational movie, but, like t

Like the show it's based on, movie focuses on team

The pups know how to work together and use their p

Most main characters are talking dogs, but human c

A meteor crashes and destroys buildings, including

Nothing on-screen, but tons of tie-ins to merchand

Educational Value

PAW Patrol isn't an educational movie, but, like the show, it teaches kids about teamwork and courage.

Positive Messages

Like the show it's based on, movie focuses on teamwork, courage, believing in yourself, learning from your mistakes, encouraging your friends, being a community helper. The pups each bring different talents to the crew, and they all work together during emergencies. They discover they have a purpose, with or without powers.

Positive Role Models

The pups know how to work together and use their powers to help rescue the town from a villain. Ryder is a loyal, brave leader. He cares for and encourages each of the pups. All the pups develop their powers and work together. Skye learns that being the littlest doesn't mean she can't contribute a great deal to the team. Liberty realizes that, with or without superpowers, she can also be an important part of the team, particularly as she trains the junior members.

Diverse Representations

Most main characters are talking dogs, but human characters include a few racially/ethnically diverse supporting characters, including the mayor and the antagonist. Most PAW Patrol dogs are male, with Skye and Liberty the sole female dogs. The villain is a woman scientist.

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Violence & Scariness

A meteor crashes and destroys buildings, including the PAW Patrol Tower and other areas. A thief accidentally sets fire to a scrapyard, leaving the owners (and their pet fish) trapped until they're rescued. A meteor shower poses a tremendous threat to Earth; each meteor has to be redirected. It seems like Skye has drowned at one point, but she survives. Victoria fights the PAW Patrol with the meteor crystals.

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Products & Purchases

Nothing on-screen, but tons of tie-ins to merchandise, inluding apparel, accessories, toys, video games, and apps.

Parents Need to Know

Parents need to know that PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie (the sequel to the popular 2021 film ) follows the pups as they gain exciting abilities thanks to a meteor that crashes in Adventure City and magically grants them superpowers. It's got a bit more peril than the previous film, with the pups facing off against a new nemesis, an evil scientist named Victoria Vance (voiced by Taraji P. Henson ), as well as their long-term antagonist, disgraced former Mayor Humdinger (voiced by Ron Pardo ). But other than a few potentially scary situations involving the meteors and fights with the villains, there are no iffy elements here. Like the show and the previous movie, it has strong messages about teamwork, friendship, courage, and perseverance -- as well as the overriding message that even the smallest among us can be big heroes. To stay in the loop on more movies like this, you can sign up for weekly Family Movie Night emails .

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Not for little kids!

Not for little kids, what's the story.

In PAW PATROL: THE MIGHTY MOVIE, a scientist named Victoria Vance (voiced by Taraji P. Henson ) steals powerful magnets in Adventure City to lure a meteor to Earth. When the PAW Patrol foils her plans, she's sent to prison, and the pups end up discovering that the meteor's crystals grant them superpowers, starting with teeny pilot Skye ( McKenna Grace ), who gains super strength and the ability to fly. The others soon touch their own crystals and find their powers: Rubble ( Luxton Handspiker ) turns into a wrecking ball, Zuma (Nylan Parthipan) controls water, Chase ( Christian Convery ) has super speed, Marshall (Christian Corrao) can manipulate fire, and Rocky (Callum Shoniker) becomes magnetic. Liberty ( Marsai Martin ), however, can't seem to summon a power, so Ryder (Finn Lee-Epp) assigns her to train the three puppies in the team's new "Junior PAW Patrol" crew of even littler puppies. While the pups try out their new powers, Victoria meets Mayor Humdinger ( Ron Pardo ) in prison, and the villainous duo (plus Humdinger's cats) plan a prison break -- and a destructive plan for more powers.

Is It Any Good?

The adorable rescue pups continue to charm little kids and their parents, and this sweet sequel reminds all viewers that even the tiny can be mighty. For more than 10 years, the PAW Patrol show and its feature-film spin-offs have helped it remain one of the most popular franchises for little kids. Writer-director Cal Brunker ups the action ante in this installment with the addition of superpowers that heighten the pups' existing rescue abilities as they go up against Victoria Vance, a typical movie megalomaniac who cares more about her own grandeur than the risk that her experiments pose on everyone around her.

Skye's subplot will particularly resonate with young audiences, since she initially feels like her small size makes her the team's weakest link. The movie explores her heart-tugging backstory as the unwanted "runt" of her litter, whom Ryder eventually rescues. As the story unfolds, Skye realizes that her self-worth isn't tied to her size but to her inner strength and resilience. Meanwhile, Liberty's character development delves into her apparent lack of a superpower. Looking for a purpose, Liberty focuses on teaching her trio of plucky Junior pups how to be heroes, too. The rest of the team also has individual moments to shine, making this another winning installment in the PAW Patrol universe.

Talk to Your Kids About ...

Families can talk about themes of perseverance , courage , and teamwork in PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie. Why are these such important character strengths ?

What do you think about the dogs' superpowers? What superpower do you wish you could have?

How does this movie compare to the TV series ? Which do you like better? Why?

Did you find any parts of the movie scary? How much "scary stuff" is OK for little kids?

Movie Details

In theaters : September 29, 2023
On DVD or streaming : December 22, 2023
Cast : McKenna Grace , Taraji P. Henson , Marsai Martin
Director : Cal Brunker
Inclusion Information : Female actors, Black actors
Studio : Paramount Pictures
Genre : Family and Kids
Topics : Cats, Dogs, and Mice , Friendship
Character Strengths : Courage , Perseverance , Teamwork
Run time : 92 minutes
MPAA rating : PG
MPAA explanation : mild action/peril
Award : Common Sense Selection
Last updated : February 19, 2024

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PAW Patrol is on a Roll and It’s A Humdinger!

If I had a dollar for every time I heard PAW Patrol is on a roll, I would be a rich lady. However, little kids thrive on repetition and this movie was not made for me, but for the littlest children. In fact, I did go to the movie theater with my 2 granddaughters, ages 6 and 4, and my 16-year-old autistic son who absolutely loves all children’s movies. In this PAW Patrol Christian Review, I give you the information you need to know before you take your children, including any content that may be traumatic for a child. To read my Movie Review Guidelines, visit here!

Synopsis of PAW Patrol Movie

If you have never seen the PAW Patrol series show, you do not need to see it to understand and enjoy this movie. While the series is set in Adventure Bay, the movie opens there, but the majority of the movie plot surrounds Adventure City. Ryder (voice of Will Brisbin) is a young boy who oversees six rescue dogs.

Chase is a German Shepherd police dog voiced by Iain Armitage (he is voiced by Justine Paul Kelly in the series).

Marshall is a Dalmatian firefighter voiced by Kingsley Marshall.

Skye is a Cockapoo air patrol voiced by Lilly Bartlam.

Rocky is a Schnauzer/Scottish Terrier mixed-breed who recycles and is clean-up crew. Rocky is voiced by Callum Shoniker.

Zuma (Shayle Simons) is a chocolate Labrador retriever who serves the team in the water as an aquatic rescuer.

And last but not least, Rubble is a Bulldog who handles construction vehicles. He is voiced by Keegan Hedley.

The 2021 Canadian film is based on the television series with 8 seasons, which was recently renewed for the ninth season.

At the beginning of the movie, Ryder and the dogs are called to help Adventure City. Of course, it was this city that causes trauma for Chase. Now they are back in this city to stop Mayor Humdinger (voiced by Ron Pardo) from turning the city upside down. Obviously, Mayor Humdinger hates dogs. However, he loves cats.

In the midst of saving the city and the citizens of Adventure City from Humdinger, Chase is having difficulty completing missions.

Liberty (voiced by Marsai Martin) is a street-wise Daschund who longs to be a member of the PAW Patrol and is more than happy to help the team navigate the city.

What Parents May Want to Know: PAW Patrol Christian Movie Review

First, this is a cute story aimed at 2-5 years old. The pups are heartwarming with bright colors. The upbeat way the movie portrays helpers in the community is refreshing. Additionally, this movie is colorful and bright filled with adorable characters. The graphics are exactly what you would expect in a preschool movie.

While there is very little in this movie that one could object to, someone is always ready to object to something.

WHAT PARENTS MAY WANT TO KNOW:

While parts of this movie seem to be a glorified Spin Master commercial hawking their latest PAW Patrol gadgets, this could be said about most children’s movies.

Overall, the storyline is fine, but parents may not enjoy this movie as much as other movies.

There is no “foul language.” However, there are a few instances of words such as idiot, poop, and dumb.

Violence/Potentially Objectionable Content:

In any movie, there may be scenes that will scare some children. In fact, this movie is no different. While there are some scenes that may scare small children, overall this is one of the tamer movies I have seen in a long time.

Examples of scenes that may “frighten” children include: a dog is dognapped. Several scenes involve dogs or people trapped and hanging from a ledge, bridge, etc.

Obviously, if you are going to have a bad guy, he heeds to do bad guy things such as throwing his shoe at a television screen and breaking it.

Fireworks blow up all over the place scaring people who are seen running and taking cover. The fireworks also blow up on the pad and cause fires. Additionally, people are trapped on a balcony with fire around them.

The mayor’s bodyguards fight and bicker.

The subway loop leaves people stranded upside down.

Towards the end of the movie, hurricane-force winds blow through the city with lightning and thunder.

A truck almost hits a baby turtle.

A girl takes a selfie during an emergency. Additionally, there are references to “influencers with over 10,000 followers” and the #Humdinger. These should go over the heads of the children watching this movie and is clearly aimed at the parents.

Additional Content You May Want to Know About:

One of the male dogs accidentally gets dressed by a robot in a girl’s clothing.

Additionally, a man has his pants pulled off revealing his boxer shorts.

Viewing Recommendations for PAW Patrol: Christian Review for Parents:

Of course, my Christian Movie Review would not be complete without viewing recommendations. Since there is very little objectionable material in this movie I would say that it is suitable for most audiences.. However, it is aimed at the younger crowd . While older children will probably be rolling their eyes at this movie, I enjoyed it.

However, be warned that children may be frightened by some of the content especially if they were abandoned as a child. Additionally, children that have been involved in a fire or a fireworks accident may get upset. One more thought, if your child has recently lost a dog, they may be bothered by the dog napping.

BACKSTORY of PAW PATROL:

If you watch the series, you know that the pups know Humdinger because he was the mayor of the neighboring town of Foggy Bottom. Furthermore, he is in control of the Kitten Catastrophe Crew. As a matter of fact, these annoying cats help Humdinger with his sinister and selfish plots.

Rounding out the Cast in the Paw Patrol Movie:

Iain Armitage voices Chase

Yara Shahidi voices the character of Kendra Wilson who is a scientist.

Delores is a poodle voiced by Kim Kardashian West

Butch, a security guard, voiced by Randall Park.

Dax Shepard is Ruben, another security guard.

Tyler Perry voices Gus who is a truck driver in Adventure City.

Jimmy Kimmel plays Marty Muckraker, the news anchor of Adventure City News Network.

Marsai Martin plays the savvy Dachshund Liberty

Ron Pardo voices Cap’n Turbot/Mayor Humdinger

Will Brisbin voices Ryder

Kingsley Marshall voices Marshall

Keegan Hedley voices Rubble

Callum Shoniker voices Rocky

Shayle Simons voices Zuma

Lilly Noelle Bartiam voices Skye

Kim Roberts voices Mayor Goodway

Additional Thoughts:

It should be noted that in the television series, Ryder is voiced by Beckett Hipkiss.

Additionally, it was produced in conjunction with Nickelodeon and Spin Master and distributed by Paramount Pictures. This movie’s runtime is 1 hour and 25 minutes.

Producer: Jennifer Dodge

Director Cal Brunker

Writers: Billy Frolick, Cal Brunker, Bob Barlen

Streaming on Paramount Plus.

Finally, it should be noted that PAW Patrol opened on August 20, 2021, in movie theaters and is available for streaming on Paramount+.

Sequel: Paw Patrol: The Mighty Movie was released on September 29, 2023.

Frequently Asked Questions:

Where can i watch the paw patrol movie 2021.

The Paw Patrol movie that was released into theaters in 2021 can be found on Paramount+. You can also stream it on AMAZON and other streaming platforms for a rental fee or purchase the digital download.

Will there be a Paw Patrol 2 movie?

Yes, there is a Paw Patrol 2 movie. It will release into theaters on September 29, 2023, and is entitled Paw Patrol: The Mighty Movie (2023).

Will there be a Paw Patrol 3 movie?

Yes, Paw Patrol 3 is in the works from Paramount, Nickelodeon & Spin Master.

Is there a Paw Patrol Television series?

Yes. The TV show Paw Patrol began in 2013, and there are currently 10 seasons.

Where can I watch the TV show, Paw Patrol?

The Canadian computer-animated television series can be watched on Nick Jr. You can also watch it on streaming services for a few. For example, you can purchase or rent episodes or seasons on Amazon Prime. Additionally, you can also subscribe to Noggin to access seasons of Paw Patrol. Not all seasons may be available for streaming. Check with each platform to see what you can access.

Why didn’t Chase like Adventure City?

Chase disliked the big city because he had bad memories of his time there.

Wasn’t Mayor Humdinger the Mayor of Foggy Bottom?

Yes, Mayor Humdinger was the mayor of Foggy Bottom, but he was elected Mayor of nearby Adventure City. It should be noted that he was the only name on the ballot.

What age is Paw Patrol geared toward?

The target audience for the shows and movies are young children ages 1-6. However, the big-screen adventure is a family film.

Why is Paw Patrol so popular with young children?

First, children love dogs (unless you are my youngest child, and then you think dogs are horrible. He will still watch Paw Patrol.)

Second, this feature film and the shows are colorful and Paw Patrol fans love the colors and movement.

The heroic pups are small and yet, they are still able to help people and solve mysteries. Young kids love to help out and want to be like the adults around them. They want to be team members in their household. Just ask your child if they want to help you and most likely they come running.

Finally, the rhymes and sayings are catchy and little kids love to repeat things such as “Paw Patrol is on a roll.” And really I love the word Humdinger!

What songs are on the Paw Patrol Movie Soundtrack?

The following songs are played in the movie:

PAW Patrol on a Roll!

Something Right by Kiki Riggs

Good Mood by Adam Levine

The Use In Trying by Alessia Cara

Tear Off The Roof by Spilt Milk

That’s My Girl by Fifth Harmony

Somebody Sometimes by Fitz and the Tantrums

PAW Patrol Theme Song

PAW Patrol Theme Song (Reimagined) by the Math Club

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‘PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie’ Review: Teaching Kids That No Pup (or Person) is Too Small

Dir. cal brunker - 3.5 stars.

The Paw Patrol crew is ready to save the day in "Paw Patrol: The Mighty Movie."

Directed by Cal Brunker, “PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie” is truly fun, perfect entertainment for the whole family. For kids, it’s 90 minutes of fun and adventure alongside an adorable group of furry friends. And for the parents, it will likely result in a trip to the store to buy their child a new lunchbox with their favorite dog’s face plastered on the front.

As Batman is to Gotham, PAW Patrol are the superheroes of Adventure City. And when resident mad scientist Victoria Vance (Taraji P. Henson) starts plotting to capture meteors from the sky and harness their extraterrestrial power for a nefarious purpose, group leader Ryder (Finn Lee-Epp) and his seven super pups must work together to protect the city and take her down. “PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie” knows exactly who its audience is and spends every minute of its runtime making sure that each kid who comes to the theater will leave with a smile on their face.

Where “PAW Patrol” is especially successful is in its self-awareness of its core identity as an ensemble movie. Depending on their upbringing, the average young adult can probably remember which Disney princess, Power Ranger, or Bikini Bottom resident was their favorite as a child. When a child is presented with an assortment of characters, they will naturally choose one to fixate on and identify with. And as long as this special, resonant character can exist for every child who watches a movie, that film will be successful. “PAW Patrol” understands this truth, and uses it to its advantage.

Not including Ryder, the story’s single human protagonist, the film centers on seven dogs — each of which has its own unique color palette and special abilities. And when they’re not serving as superheroes, they each have their own job. Skye is a pilot, Zuma (Nylan Parthipan) does water rescue, Chase (Christian Convery) is the police dog, Rocky (Callum Shoniker) is the recycling pup, Rubble (Luxton Handspiker) works in construction, Marshall (Christian Corrao) is the fire dog, and Liberty (Marsai Martin) is the newest member still trying to find her own angle. Each is also represented by a color, making each pup clearly distinguishable from the others. These simple ingredients are all that “PAW Patrol” really needs to be a resonant and exciting ensemble film for children.

One pup in particular especially pulls on the audience’s heartstrings. Skye (Mckenna Grace) was born as the runt of her litter. When the film finds her, she is the smallest member of the PAW Patrol, and it makes her feel inadequate in the group. As Ryder tells her early on, though, “all pups grow at their own speed.” Being a kid can be hard, and the feeling of being small is something that a lot of children struggle with. Skye continues to work through her feelings of inadequacy throughout the film and, after having it told to her countless times, eventually accepts and champions the film’s central assertion that “no pup is too small.” This film wants its young audience members to know that, no matter how small they may feel sometimes, they can do and be whatever they want.

“PAW Patrol” also teaches the young viewer the importance of teamwork. As mentioned before, each dog has its own specialty. A key component of the film’s storyline is the fact that the pups are able to gain superpowers from crystals that they source from a fallen asteroid. Much like the infinity stones of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, these crystals are incredibly powerful on their own — and immeasurably stronger when used together. In the same sense, although every member of the PAW Patrol is special in their own way, they still need each other's help to take down bad guys and keep Adventure City safe, and their powerful gems are used to emphasize this. They remind each kid watching that it’s completely normal and not at all shameful to need help every now and then.

“PAW Patrol” is a movie for children, and must be treated as such. It is not a cinematic masterpiece or a life-changing piece of art. In fact, it’s not something that anyone over the age of 12 would be likely to enjoy very much. But that’s not what it was meant to do. This film was meant to cater to children, their interests, their everyday thoughts and feelings, and, of course, their parents’ bank accounts. It gives young audience members the fun of a group of characters from which they can choose their favorite, a reminder about confidence and believing in themselves, and a lesson in teamwork. If there are any parents looking for a new movie to take their kids to, “PAW Patrol” would be a great choice.

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Paw Patrol: The Mighty Movie (Christian Movie Review)

A delightful and wholesome story that will keep younger viewers entertained and teach them some valuable lessons along the way.

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Language: Nothing beyond a few phrases such as “oh my goodness.”

Violence: None.

Sexuality: None, except for one surprisingly gratuitous scene featuring…just kidding, this is Paw Patrol everyone!

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Christian Convery as “Chase,” Finn Lee-Epp as “Ryder,” Callum Shoniker as “Rocky,” Marsai Martin as “Liberty,” and McKenna Grace as “Skye,” right, are pictured in the animated movie “Paw Patrol: The Mighty Movie.” The OSV News classification is A-II -- adults and adolescents. The Motion Picture Association rating is PG -- parental guidance suggested. Some material may not be suitable for children.

Curmudgeonly comedian W.C. Fields may have warned his peers never to act with dogs or children. But the combination has proved a highly successful one — on both the small and big screen — for the folks behind the franchise that gets an extension with the spirited cartoon adventure “Paw Patrol: The Mighty Movie” (Paramount).

Like its predecessor, this sequel is too potentially frightening to be appropriate for the smallest moviegoers. All others, though, will find its proceedings both wholesome and winning.

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Curmudgeonly comedian W.C. Fields may have warned his peers never to act with dogs or children. But the combination has proved a highly successful one — on both the small and big screen — for the folks behind the franchise that gets an extension with the spirited cartoon adventure “Paw Patrol: The Mighty Movie” (Paramount).

Like its predecessor, this sequel is too potentially frightening to be appropriate for the smallest moviegoers. All others, though, will find its proceedings both wholesome and winning.

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Movie Review – PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie (2023)

October 13, 2023 by Robert Kojder

PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie , 2023.

Directed by Cal Brunker. Featuring the voice talents of Christian Convery, Mckenna Grace, Taraji P. Henson, Kristen Bell, Lil Rel Howery, James Marsden, Finn Lee-Epp, Serena Williams, Alan Kim, Brice Gonzalez, Kim Kardashian, North West, Marsai Martin, Ron Pardo, Callum Shoniker, Luxton Handspiker, Christian Corrao, Nylan Parthipan, Saint West, Chris Rock, Kim Roberts, Iain Armitage, Tyler Perry, Yara Shahidi, Jimmy Kimmel, and Dax Shepard.

A magical meteor crash lands in Adventure City and gives the PAW Patrol pups superpowers, transforming them into The Mighty Pups

This piece was written during the 2023 WGA and SAG-AFTRA strike. Without the labor of the writers and actors currently on strike, PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie wouldn’t exist.

An energetic newscaster notes that typically, superheroes are overpaid celebrities in spandex before acknowledging that, in PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie , they are the scrappy team of dogs performing good deeds that generally involve rescuing a civilian in peril. Due to some interference on behalf of a mad scientist insisting that she isn’t one despite playing into the archetype at every turn (and voiced by Taraji P. Henson), a meteor crashes into the metropolis that, upon further inspection, contains magical crystals with each one granting a member of the PAW Patrol (canine interpretations of a police officer, firefighter and more) a superpower that falls in line with their special skill (the usual abilities such as enhanced speed, flight, elemental control, and others.)

It is perhaps a little late for director Cal Brunker (crafting the story and screenplay alongside Bob Barlen and Shane Morris, based on characters created by Keith Chapman and the hit children’s TV show) to capitalize on the superhero craze with PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie , but the filmmakers do deserve credit for attempting to deliver worthwhile messaging on what constitutes strength and how it has no relation to size. Unfortunately, they aren’t committed to that message and, if anything, seem to inadvertently be making the misguided point that size doesn’t matter as long as you have a superpower to compensate for that shortcoming.

Let’s also be realistic; I am not the target demographic for PAW Patrol anything, although that doesn’t mean there’s no room to enjoy aspects of this slice of animation (which has slightly better visual effects than what you might find that Nickelodeon, but nothing too impressive.) There is fun to be had for young children in observing the pups perform rescues while taking advantage of their new powers, but the real surprise is that the script is just as concerned with how this new dynamic changes certain characters and gives them a newfound sense of worth and capability. Similarly, one dog apparently doesn’t receive any powers from the crystal, relegated to hanging back at the advanced base, mentoring some young pups aspiring to be just like them (voiced by Kanye West’s children and Minari’s Alan Kim, having the time of their lives.)

In addition to the previously mentioned new villain, fan-favorite corrupt Mayor Humdinger also returns to end this patrol’s heroic ways. It’s a choice that will most likely satisfy children, but someone tasked with assessing this film critically, such as myself, might find it to get in the way of a different character arc the narrative is getting at, showing what happens when one allows ridicule and nastiness to eat away at them so much, they become the bad guy. There is also an expansive cast of recognizable famous voices ranging from Kristin Bell to Chris Rock, sliding in alongside the regular ensemble of child actors (Christian Convery, Mckenna Grace, Marsai Martin, to name a few) who clearly know how to appeal to and relate to their younger viewer peers.

Again, it is worth appreciating that PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie has an emotional core and isn’t simply settling for superpowered gimmicks, but with a few obvious tweaks here and there, the story could have actually taught children an important, useful lesson. It is a letdown in that regard, but there are far worse and lazier animated features out there to distract kids with for 90 minutes. Consider it more mediocre than mighty.

Flickering Myth Rating – Film: ★ ★ / Movie: ★ ★ ★

Robert Kojder is a member of the Chicago Film Critics Association and the Critics Choice Association. He is also the Flickering Myth Reviews Editor. Check here for new reviews, follow my Twitter or Letterboxd , or email me at [email protected]

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Paw Patrol: The Mighty Movie

Action/Adventure , Kids

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In Theaters

September 29, 2023
Finn Lee-Epp as Ryder; Mckenna Grace as Skye; Taraji P. Henson as Victoria Vance; Christian Convery as Chase; Marsai Martin as Liberty; Ron Pardo as Mayor Humdinger; Luxton Handspiker as Rubble

Home Release Date

October 31, 2023
Cal Brunker

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Paramount Pictures

Movie Review

What happens if a glowing meteor crashes into the middle of Adventure City?

Why, the furry members Paw Patrol will leap into action, of course!

They’ll clear the streets of citizens and protect the innocent. They’ll use their industrial-vehicle knowhow to clean up the rubble and haul that huge, building-smashing meteor away.

But what if that glowing chunk of space rock is more than it appears? What if it contains crystals that can impart superpowers to those who touch them? And what if a couple bad guys want to get their hands on those crystals for selfish bad-guy reasons?

Well, then it’s once again up to these heroic pups to step into the fray. To do so, they each take a crystal and gain special powers themselves! Puppy pilot Skye is actually able to fly—without a plane!—and to lift heavy objects. Fireman pup Marshall can toss out fireballs. Chase can run super-duper fast. And Zuma can turn into a pool of water and, uh, put out the fires that clumsy pup Marshall makes.

And that’s not even considering the pups’ new powered up rescue vehicles. It’s amazing! The Paw Patrol can now take on any bad guy emergency.

There’s only one really pressing problem: What should they call themselves?

How about: The Paw Patrol, but more, with just a little bit extra!

Well … they’ll keep working on it.

Positive Elements

The pups can be silly hounds at times, but they generally make heroic, positive choices to help others (albeit with one exception in the Negative Elements section below).

Skye is the central protagonist here. And she worries about being the smallest member of the Paw Patrol and the scrawniest of her puppy litter. But she ultimately learns (and illustrates for young viewers) that even when you’re little, you can work hard and be a big help to others.

Fellow Paw Patrol pup Liberty goes through a similar struggle when she learns that she doesn’t get a power after touching a crystal. So instead, Liberty works with a group of Junior Paw Patrol members (tiny puppies) and helps shape them into a productive support group. In fact, the Jr. Paw Patrol members save the day at one point.

Skye ultimately puts her life on the line to save the city from destruction. And the powered-up Paw Patrol use their new abilities to rescue people from big destructive emergencies.

Spiritual Elements

Sexual content, violent content.

There are several perilous moments in this story. When “mad” scientist Victoria Vance steals a crane, she ends up creating a huge fire in a scrap yard. Fuel tanks explode and set everything ablaze. The owners of the yard are left trapped in their nearby trailer. But the pups swoop in for the rescue.

Victoria Vance draws the meteor into the city, and it smashes the Paw Patrol tower and parts of the city highway. This baddie, in cahoots with Mayor Humdinger, also traps Skye in a crippled jet plane. Skye and the other Paw Patrol members work together to get the jet down safely.

Later, a large meteor shower crashes down to Earth, and Skye must singlehandedly deal with the danger. She risks her life and initially appears to be killed in the effort. (But she ultimately comes out unscathed.)

Mayor Humdinger uses the power of a crystal to grow into a giant. And he tries to smash people and pups beneath his shoe. Victoria gains the ability to fly and shoot electric blasts through the crystal’s power. She threatens others with (relatively harmless) electrical zaps.

Crude or Profane Language

The closest the film comes to any language issues is an exclamation of, “Oh my goodness!”

That said, the film does use the bouncy chorus of a pop song called “I Love It” by Icona Pop to underscore an action scene. And while there’s no profanity in the clip that we hear in the movie, the infectious song itself does contain a strong repeated profanity.

Drug and Alcohol Content

Other negative elements.

Victoria Vance steals a scrap yard’s electromagnet to make her own meteor-attracting machine. There’s also a bit of toilet humor in the mix. Bad guy Humdinger spurs Victoria to look in the toilet, for instance. She lifts the lid and says, “That’s the most beautiful thing I’ve ever seen.” (It’s an escape tunnel.)

Skye breaks the rules at one point in an effort to prove herself. And she pays a price for that bad choice.

What kind of a meanie would I be if I said bad things about a Paw Patrol movie? Well, don’t worry, no such mean guy here.

The latest pic from the Paw Patrol pups is playful, puckish and filled with pizzaz. In other words, it’s rollicking and heroic fun. And it teaches kids that even if they feel small and underpowered, they can still bravely help those around them.

The only small ruff of warning I’ll bark out for parents is that there are some mean (but not terrible) baddies in the movie mix. And the perilous moments they cause could be a bit much for super-sensitive puppies in your pack. In fact, one important hero appears to be killed after making a self-sacrificial brave choice. (But don’t worry, she’s just knocked unconscious.)

The only other bone some parents might want to chew is the fact that, thanks to this move, there’s a whole new line of Paw Patrol: The Mighty Movie toys looking for a home base. And some little hero in your house might passionately suggest that his or her bedroom is the perfect new HQ for them.

After spending more than two decades touring, directing, writing and producing for Christian theater and radio (most recently for Adventures in Odyssey, which he still contributes to), Bob joined the Plugged In staff to help us focus more heavily on video games. He is also one of our primary movie reviewers.

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by Carla Hay

“PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie”

Directed by Cal Brunker

Culture Representation: Taking place in the fictional Adventure City in North America, the animated film “PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie” features talking dog characters and a predominantly white cast of characters (with a few African Americans, Latinos and Asians) representing the middle-class and working-class.

Culture Clash: A boy and his team of rescue dogs must stop a ruthless scientist and a villainous former mayor, who plant to take over the world with meteoric crystals that give superpowers to people in possession of the crystals.

Culture Audience: “PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie” will appeal primarily to fans of the “Paw Patrol” TV series and people who want escapist, children’s-oriented entertainment that has a superhero plot.

In a world overloaded with superhero films, “PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie” is an adequate option for anyone who will watch entertainment geared to kids under the age of 10. Like many sequels, it tries to do more than the original, but it’s not cluttered. However, by introducing more characters and adding a new villain, some of the regular characters are sidelined in this movie. “PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie” is a sequel to 2021’s “PAW Patrol: The Movie.” Both films are directed by Carl Brunker and are based on Nickelodeon’s “PAW Patrol” series.

For the hero characters in “PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie” (which was co-written by Brunker and Bob Barlen), an almost entirely new cast of voice actors replaced the voice actors who were in “PAW Patrol: The Movie.” In “PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie,” Ryder (voiced by Finn-Lee Epp) is a 10-year-old boy who’s in charge of a team of rescue dogs that have the voices of human kids who are around the same age and can do many things that humans can do, such as drive vehicles. Ryder and the dogs all live in Adventure City, which is somewhere in North America. Members of the PAW Patrol help the community in various ways, by acting as unofficial police officers and firefighters.

The dog who’s closest to Ryder is a male German Shepherd named Chase (voiced by Christian Convery), who has a reputation for being the bravest dog in the pack, with a keen sense of sight and smell. Chase is allergic to cats though, which is a hindrance since this movie’s villain has several cats. All of the other PAW Patrol dogs look up to Chase in some way as their “alpha dog.”

In addition to Chase, there’s Skye (voiced by Mckenna Grace), a bold 7-year-old female tan cockapoo, who has aircraft skills and a custom-made pink-and-grey helicopter. Marshall (voiced by Christian Corrao) is a goofy 6-year-old male Dalmatian with firefighter and paramedic skills and a custom fire engine truck. Rocky (voiced by Callum Shoniker) is a 6-year-old grey-and-white male Schnauzer/Scottish Terrier mixed-breed dog, who is skilled at recycling and handyman duties, and he has a green recycling truck.

Zuma (voiced by Nylan Parthipan) is a 5-year-old male brown Labrador Retriever whose specialty is water rescues. He has an orange hovercraft that can be used on water or on land. Rubble (voiced by Luxton Handspiker) is a 5-year-old male white-and-brown bulldog who is the team’s construction expert, and his custom vehicle is a yellow bulldozer. Smart and sassy Liberty (voiced by Marsai Martin) is a brown dachshund who was added as a new character in “PAW Patrol: The Movie.” All of the voice actors for these characters are different in “PAW Patrol: The Movie” and “PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie,” except for the characters of Liberty and Rocky.

“PAW Patrol: The Movie” begins with J&H Scrap junkyard owner spouses Janet (played by Kristen Bell) and Hank (played by James Marsden) seeing a mysterious person stealing a crane and a 10-ton electromagnet. Janet and Hank report this theft to the police. It turns out that the thief is a ruthless scientist named Victoria Vance (voiced by Taraji P. Henson), who wants the electromagnet to attract a meteor to Adventure City.

Why this meteor? It has special crystals that can give superpowers to anyone who has these crystals. Why does she want these superpowers? To take over the world, of course. Victoria’s devious plan works, and the meteor crashes into Adventure City, but this crash destroys Pup Tower, the headquarters of the PAW Patrol.

This disaster couldn’t have come at a worse time for the PAW Patrol. The team has added three new members as Junior Patrollers, who are Pomeranian puppies named Mini (voiced by North West), Nano (voiced by Alan Kim) and Tot (voiced by Brice Gonzalez), who are all eager to become full-fledged members of the PAW Patrol. North West and her brother Saint West (who voices the Meteor Man character in the movie) are the children of Kim Kardashian, who has small role in the movie as a pampered poodle named Delores.

Victoria is a knowledgeable scientist, but she makes the stupid mistake of going online to brag that she caused the meteor crash. She’s quickly arrested and put in jail, where her cell mates are the disgraced Mayor Humdinger (voiced by Ron Pardo) and his six companion cats. Victoria tells Mayor Humdinger (who was the chief villain in “PAW Patrol: The Movie”) about the crystals. He convinces her to form an alliance and make a deal with him: If he can break them both out of jail, she will give him one of the crystals. Humdinger still has his buffoonish arrogance and deceptive ways.

Through a series of circumstances, the PAW Patrol find the crystals, which become attachments to their dog tags. While wearing these crystals, the dogs develop superpowers based on their strongest characteristics, except for Liberty, who is dismayed that she did not receive any superpowers from wearing a crystal. Liberty is also annoyed that she’s been tasked with looking after Mini, Nano and Tot while her team mates on the PAW Patrol take off to battle the villains. Babysitting the Junior Patrollers is not what Liberty had in mind when she joined the PAW Patrol.

“PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie” borrows a lot from the story in Marvel Studios’ “Avengers: Infinity War,” because much of the movie is about a villain wanting to get a collection of precious stones, in order to rule the world. The voice cast members in “PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie” get the job done well enough, but Skye and Liberty are the only two PAW Patrol members who have significant storylines and screen time in “PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie.” Liberty is uncomfortable about not having found her own superpower, while Skye is insecure about her past as the runt of her litter.

Victoria and Mayor Humdinger are frequently amusing to watch, but the story really only needed one chief villain, not two. As a dastardly duo, the chemistry between Victoria and Humdinger is hit and miss. Parts of “PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie” get jumbled when the movie tries to cram in distractions that serve no purpose except to increase the length of the film. The plot is easy to follow though, even if there’s nothing particularly innovative about it.

“PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie” has some voice cameos that only seem to be in the movie so the filmmakers could say that they got some famous people to be voice actors in the film. Serena Williams makes a cameo (that’s about 10 seconds long), as the voice of a yoga instructor named Yoga Yvette. Chris Rock utters a few lines as one of Mayor Humdinger’s cats in a similarly “blink and you’ll miss it” cameo. Lil Rel Howery, who is the voice of TV reporter Sam Stringer, has one of the longer cameos, since his dialogue is about five minutes in the film.

“PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie” looks exactly like what it is: A feature-length, bigger-budget version of a TV episode of “PAW Patrol.” Do not expect a masterpiece in animation, but don’t expect the fiilm to be low-quality either. “PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie” seems happy to occupy a space that is somewhere in the middle and made for people who just want to see a lightweight and enjoyable animated film.

Paramount Pictures will release “PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie” in U.S. cinemas on September 29, 2023.

PAW PATROL: THE MOVIE

"precious police pups".

What You Need To Know:

Miscellaneous Immorality: Trickery and selfishness on the part of the villains, but ultimately the bad guys don’t win.

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In PAW PATROL: THE MOVIE, the Paw Patrol takes their operations from the quiet area of Adventure Bay to daunting Adventure City. There, a selfish, dog-disliking mayor is changing the city to fit his comforts, not the good of the people he serves. Despite two politically correct, cross-dressing moments, PAW PATROL: THE MOVIE has a strong moral worldview with minor Christian imagery and plenty of laughs and fun adventure.

The movie begins with a quaint setting in Adventure Bay. Here, a family of turtles crosses a major road, but one little turtle takes longer than the rest of his family and winds up hiding in his shell when a big transportation truck spins to avoid the little guy. Enter the Paw Patrol, who come to save the day for both the turtle and the truck driver, who’s hanging off the side of a bridge.

After the movie’s title flashes across the screen, viewers see the Paw Patrol team in their headquarters. Ryder, Paw Patrol’s founder and only human leader, states that there’s an opportunity for the team to use their crime fighting efforts in Adventure City, especially since there’s a new mayor who thinks the town is boring and doesn’t like dogs! Chase, the German Shepard police dog and traffic cop of the team, is scared to go to Adventure City, though, because that’s where he was abandoned as a puppy before Ryder found him and took him in as his own.

Once the Paw Patrol gets to Adventure City, there’s plenty to do and fast!

One night a fireworks show goes sideways, literally. Fireworks blast into buildings and threaten the citizens of Adventure City! Another time, the mayor attempts a fancy subway system that winds up malfunctioning and suspending riders in midair. Finally, the biggest threat of them all comes when the mayor sets his office on the top of the highest tower, which doesn’t bode well because there’s a nasty storm in the air.

To add to all the work on the Paw Patrol must accomplish, it appears that dogs all over the tri-state area keep disappearing. Ryder and his Paw Patrol team must tackle a lot of crises at once or risk the safety and security of Adventure City. Will they be up to the task?

PAW PATROL: THE MOVIE is well made with great animation. It makes viewers feel immersed in the world of the story. Also, the musical score sublimely matches with the onscreen action and situations.

PAW PATROL: THE MOVIE has a strong moral worldview with some minor Christian imagery. The movie celebrates friendship, helping people in need and the idea of adoption. There are two politically correct cross-dressing moments. For example, one dog says, “It’s not important how it looks; it’s how it makes you feel” when a boy puppy accidentally gets dressed in girl’s clothes. In another scene, the puppy doesn’t shy away from wearing a wig because he believes it’s his “destiny” that it made its way to him. Otherwise, however, PAW PATROL: THE MOVIE is a delightful animated feature of the popular TV program, with plenty of laughs and adventure.

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If you happen find yourself at “PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie,” it is more than likely you’re already familiar with the denizens of Adventure City, and have already quelled any lingering concerns about the fact that this accident-prone hamlet is protected by a private platoon of puppies, piloting an alarming array of heavy machinery, led by only a small child named Ryder (Finn Lee-Epp).

If you happen to have little to no familiarity with the “PAW Patrol” universe, like this critic, the canine-based quirks of Adventure City are initially alarming. Ryder and the puppies have their own aircraft carrier?! And a skyscraper?! Where is this funding coming from? It can’t all be from merch sales. Also, are the dogs cops?

But the tone of the “PAW Patrol” world is so pleasant and guileless that it’s easy to accept their unique way of life. Sure, the PAW Patrol could easily take over Adventure City and turn it into their own autocracy with the armada of planes, trucks and all-terrain vehicles they wield with their tiny paws, not to mention the absolute subservience they’ve instilled in the citizenry, but that’s another movie entirely, and they have far too many kooky villains to vanquish.

They’re like furry, adorable little Batmen, Adventure City their Gotham, the mysterious Ryder a Bruce Wayne of sorts, except there are no secret identities with which to tangle, just megalomaniacal mayors and colorful mad scientists, such as their latest foe, Victoria Vance (Taraji P. Henson), cut from the Riddler’s cloth. She steals an electromagnet from the junkyard in order to snag a meteor out of the sky during a shower, for vaguely nefarious power-mad reasons.

But when the magnet malfunctions, the meteor crashes right into the PAW Patrol tower. They quarantine the space rock aboard their ship to run tests (again, I beseech, where are Ryder’s parents?), and ultimately keep the loot that’s inside the meteor: glowing crystals that impart each dog with unique superpowers. These aren’t just regular pups, they’re mighty pups, which is a big boon for the diminutive Skye (Mckenna Grace), the petite pilot who hasn’t gotten over her experience as the runt of the litter.

“PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie” is directed by Cal Brunker, who directed the original “PAW Patrol: The Movie,” and wrote the script with longtime collaborator Bob Barlen, and Shane Morris. The filmmakers use the cute pups to play with aspects of classic superhero lore from “Batman” of course, and “Superman,” with some dashes of “Power Rangers” and other easily recognizable tropes.

In “The Mighty Movie,” they center Skye as the character who gets to work through her puppyhood trauma and prove herself as a worthy member of the team. Truthfully, the only cruelty on display is a gut-wrenching flashback sequence to a baby Skye struggling through a snowstorm, her Barbie-pink eyes fluttering against the cold, set to an original Christina Aguilera ballad. That’s a low blow, Brunker!

A dog looks at a crystal that is glowing purple

Throw in a whole heck of a lot of puns and sand all the edges down so everything is gently charming, inoffensive and just silly enough but not too silly to be annoying. The kids around you will shout when the pups are in peril, and cheer when they emerge triumphant. It’s actually kind of a pleasant experience, but here’s hoping the third movie features an audit of the Adventure City government.

‘Paw Patrol: The Mighty Movie’

2.5 stars (out of 4)

MPA rating: PG (for mild action/peril)

Running time: 1:32

How to watch: In theaters Friday

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PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie parents guide

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Preschoolers will love it. adults not so much..

Theaters: After a meteor crashes into Adventure City, it gives the PAW Patrol superpowers. As they learn to use these new powers, two new villains arrive and it will take all of the pups' skills and teamwork to defeat them and protect the city.

Release date September 29, 2023

Run Time: 92 minutes

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The people of Adventure City are safe thanks to the efforts of the PAW Patrol, a group of puppies who use their skills to solve problems and respond to emergencies. But when a scientist named Victoria Vance (Taraji P. Henson) uses a powerful magnet to draw a mysterious meteor to Earth, the pups get a little more than they bargained for - the meteor’s crystals grant them superpowers. They’ll need these powers to prevent Victoria and Mayor Humdinger (Ron Pardo) from using the crystals to become super villains.

If you’ve ever watched any episodes of the TV series PAW Patrol , I think you have a good idea of what to expect for this feature length adventure, and I can guarantee that you are right. This production has exactly the type of story, writing, level of adventure, and production value I predicted walking into it. There are no surprises, either good or bad. Just the consistent product that the producers of PAW Patrol have been churning out for a decade.

Parents will be delighted to know that there are next to no content concerns, aside from a little bit of superhero fighting and mild peril, which stays well within the levels set by the TV show. Young audiences are sure to love this full-length adventure with their favorite pups, some cool new gadgets, and simple messages about self-worth, teamwork, and resilience. Adults are sure to tolerate it without wanting to rip their eyes out, which is more than I can say for most media aimed at this age group.

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PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie Rating & Content Info

Why is PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie rated PG? PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie is rated PG by the MPAA for mild action/peril.

Violence: There are moments of mild peril. The Paw Patrol use their superpowers to fight a villain. Sexual Content: None. Profanity: None. Alcohol / Drug Use: None.

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PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie Parents' Guide

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If you’re trying to get a pre-schooler excited about books, their favorite TV heroes might help. For short attention spans, you can try PAW Patrol 5-Minute Stories Collection, published by Random House. The Big Book of PAW Patrol, published by Golden Books, will provide young fans with lots of detail about the canine characters. For a longer tale, they can read PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie: The Official Storybook, written by Frank Berrios and illustrated by MJ Illustrations.

Moving further afield, your kids will enjoy picture books that feature dogs. The Adventures of Honey & Leon by Alan Cumming and illustrated by Grant Shaffer, sees two dogs on a covert mission. Peggy Rathman authors Officer Buckle & Gloria, the comic story of a police dog who becomes the star of the show at school safety assemblies. A helpful dog wants to make the world a better place in Walter Does His Best, a picture book written by Eva Pilgrim and illustrated by Jessica Gibson.

For real life stories of helpful dogs, you can turn to Amazing Dogs. Written by Laura Buller, this book tells true stories about helpful pooches, and it’s well illustrated and full of interesting facts. Seeing eye dogs and other service animals are highlighted in Rescue & Jessica: A Life Changing Friendship, written by Jessica Kensky and Patrick Downes and illustrated by Scott Magoon. When children are suffering from diphtheria in 1925, sled dogs undertake a dangerous journey across Alaska to obtain life-saving serum in Togo and Balto: The Dogs who Saved a Town. Geared at kids, this book has bright illustrations provided by Keiron Ward. (The author is Jodie Parachini.)

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The “Paw Patrol” television series is designed with a single-minded focus to (1) get kids to identify with the characters and (2) get parents to buy toys, t-shirts, books, hoodies, underwear, toothbrushes, birthday party decorations, watches, and so many more toys. It is exceptionally skillful at building enough tension before a reassuring laugh or satisfying save. And like Smurfs or Disney’s Seven Dwarfs, the pups have just enough one-attribute personalities (clumsy, hungry, etc.) to be easy to connect to and to generate a catchphrase kids can anticipate. The stories are empowering, with the young characters saving the day with their courage and mastery of cool technology. There are some nice lessons about confidence and teamwork, a more-funny-than-scary villain, and impressive guest stars voicing minor characters, including Kristen Bell , James Marsden , Lil Rel Howery , and Kim Kardashian (as a pampered poodle social media star) and her children. But when I smiled, it was more often remembering the Oscar Isaac sketch about Paw Patrol on “Saturday Night Live” than about what was on screen.

In the world of “Paw Patrol,” a collection of assorted Justice League-style puppies led by a 10-year-old boy named Ryder (newcomer Finn Lee-Epp ) perform every possible rescue needed in Adventure City by air, land, and water. They are the Police Department, the Fire Department, and the Coast Guard. Kids can identify with Ryder because he's a child, but they can also imagine themselves in his role as a kind of patient, benevolent parent. He's independent (we never see Ryder’s family), supremely capable (masterminds technology the Pentagon would envy), and ever-encouraging but always prioritizes the pups' safety. And he constantly reminds them of the importance of teamwork.

The lovely young actress Mckenna Grace voices Skye, who takes center stage here as Chase did in the first film (then voiced by Iain Armitage , now by Christian Convery ). Skye is brave, resilient, dedicated, and supremely capable like the other pups. But she is still struggling with feelings of inadequacy going back to her earliest days as the runt of a litter, the only one who was not adopted. Left behind, she ran away to follow Ryder but got stuck in the snow. He rescued her and made her part of the group. It bothers her that the other pups are growing bigger, but she is not.

Taraji P. Henson is a delight as this film’s villain, Victoria Vance, with a delicious evil laugh. Victoria keeps insisting she is not a mad scientist, but as we see her using magnetism to pull meteors out of orbit, that’s what she is. Those meteors have a mysterious power source that will become central to the storyline. Fans of frequent Paw Patrol nemesis, former mayor and cat-lover Humdinger ( Ron Pardo ), will be glad to see him turn up as Victoria’s cell-mate, who helps her escape from jail.

The Paw Patrol pups can do almost anything with their planes, boats, vehicles, and command center, letting them see into every part of Adventure City. It’s so extensive that it magically re-appears after the headquarters is destroyed. But maybe after more than 200 episodes and another feature film, they need some new ideas. So, let’s give them all superpowers! One of the mysterious meteors has crystals inside, conveniently one for each pup. The crystals amplify each one’s special abilities, which should provoke worthwhile family conversations. It is also more intense than the earlier G-rated film, earning a PG for some peril and “cartoon violence.” No one gets hurt, but there’s a lot of smashed property.

From the start, a character makes it clear: “They’re cute little puppies who drive around in cars. I know that sounds weird, but just go with it.” Does this need to be a feature film? No. Will parents enjoy it? Only if they nap through everything but the guest star voices and passing popcorn to their happy children. Is going to see this movie literally buying into a delivery system for consumer hegemony? Sure. Is it a worthwhile transition object to get children used to the thrill of seeing stories they love on a giant screen in a dark room? Of course, it is.

NOTE: The film is preceded by a short featuring Dora the Explorer about saving the egg of a fantasy creature.

Nell Minow is the Contributing Editor at RogerEbert.com.

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PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie (2023)

Rated PG for mild action/peril.

Christian Convery as Chase (voice)

Mckenna Grace as Skye (voice)

Taraji P. Henson as Victoria Vance (voice)

Kristen Bell as Janet (voice)

Lil Rel Howery as Sam Stinger (voice)

James Marsden as Hank (voice)

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