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I didn't know what to expect, as some "right" leaning films fail to deliver, but this was well done. The points it made provided a much needed reality check these days. This should be required viewing for all public school students as the curriculum seems to be fully controlled by the type of people addressed in this film, and it would be nice for kids to see how extreme and dishonest this perspective can be.

I'm sorry but this movie just has no heart. It's mechanical and generic. The book is supposed to be much better, and it's unbelievable that the author signed off on this. From a story perspective it's pervasively flawed. The characters, and protagonist in particular, are introduced with little or no development, and are so flat it's impossible to identify with any of them. The viewer is never given a chance to connect or care about any of these characters. Also from a plot perspective the stakes are never high enough to drive the plot forward, or any subplots. I have to think, this was an incredibly lazy or incompetent effort. There's an occasional attempt at cheap emotional manipulation. Overall there are just no substantial stakes, or characters you can identify with enough to care about.

Wow, this feels like classic Pixar. Love these characters, and actors. And the story telling is excellent. The composition and effect of these new emotions are totally relatable to adults as well.

Felt slightly odd / off conceptually, but overall an okay film.

The characters, character development, plot, and humor are pretty simplistic. But kids seem to enjoy it. And it has little overt social preaching...

I thought this would be okay. But it was actually excellent. The script was intelligent and it had great pacing. No wasted or pointless scenes. The acting by the main and supporting cast packed with experienced actors was very well done. Great kids film, which also can appeal to adults. Five stars.

Excellent movie. Far better than I thought it might be.