The animation style totally rocked! What really got me was how the characters and the background meshed together. Despite their different styles, everything just clicked, which was super cool to see. The color work is absolutely amazing. Watching it was a treat for the eyes.

But honestly, I was hoping for more from the story, especially since it started off strong. I wanted something that really got into the tough stuff animals face when they move around the world, but in a fun way that kids could get into. Instead, it kind of felt like a rerun of stuff like "Ice Age: Migrations" and "Madagascar," just not as good. It’s definitely worth a watch, but don’t expect to be blown away.

When I just chill and think of it strictly as a kids’ movie, without stressing over the similar stuff I've seen before, it actually turns out pretty great. I’d totally recommend it for a fun movie day with the kiddos.

Sure, the jokes felt kind of same-old, but the way the characters moved cracked me up more than a few times.

It's got its flaws, but all in all, it’s a pretty fun watch, especially with the little ones.

"Mack" and wife "Pam" live contentedly on their pond and are preparing for winter when some migrating ducks break their journey and infect their kids "Gwen" and "Dax" with the travelling bug. "Mack" is adamant that staying home is the best strategy, but the arrival of "Uncle Dan" and his daughter's persistence soon persuade him that a trip to Jamaica wouldn't be a bad idea. Off they go and en route encounter the dangers of the big city. That's where they meet the scrawniest but meanest of pigeons "Chump" who, after a bit of tussle over a sandwich, agrees to introduce them to the only bird that might know the way to the Caribbean. Snag? Well, he's caged up in a restaurant and the terrifying master-chef keeps the key on his jacket at all times. Can they get the key, free "Delroy" the macaw, and then escape the pursuing vengeance of the tattooed, pony-tailed, man with the kitchen knives? The animation is detailed and it's quite watchable this film, but it reminded me quite a lot of "Ratatouille" (2007) meets "Chicken Run" (2000). There's plenty of colourful action and the narrative does imbue some character into the two children, particularly, but otherwise it's all just a wee bit procedural. It's at the better end of the Illumination factory production line, but it's not a film anyone will likely remember and it did rather shout sequel at me too.