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Wendell & Wild

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Wendell & Wild

PG-13

Released Oct 21, 2022

1h 45m

Comedy

Animation

Adventure

Fantasy

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From the delightfully wicked minds of Henry Selick and Jordan Peele, comes Wendell & Wild, an animated tale about scheming demon brothers Wendell (Keegan-Michael Key) and Wild (Peele) -- who enlist the aid of 13-year-old Kat Elliot -- a tough teen with a load of guilt -- to summon them to the Land of the Living. But what Kat demands in return leads to a brilliantly bizarre and comedic adventure like no other, an animated fantasy that defies the law of life and death, all told through the handmade artistry of stop motion.

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Critics Consensus

Boasting visual marvels to match its ambitious and inclusive story, Wendell & Wild is a spooky treat for budding horror fans.

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Dwight Brown

DwightBrownInk.com

Sometimes there’s too many cooks in the kitchen. Sometimes there are too many storylines in a movie. Same difference.

Rated: 2/4

Nov 11, 2022

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David Fear

Rolling Stone

This needs a lot more chaos energy to power it past the rough spots. None of this should detract from the movie’s good elements and better-angels best intentions.

Oct 31, 2022

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Wendy Ide

Observer (UK)

The story is a touch convoluted, but it’s a gleefully grim good time.

Rated: 4/5

Oct 30, 2022

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Shakyl Lambert

CGMagazine

Overall, Wendell and Wild is a solid entry point for introducing kids to horror.

Rated: 7.5/10

Jul 12, 2024

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Kyle Logan

Castle of Chills

From Selick’s classic mixture of the macabre and the whimsical in three dimensional stop-motion to shadow plays and some incredible paper cut-out art, the film is a wonder to behold.

Jul 11, 2024

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Damon Wise

Deadline Hollywood Daily

In 2009, it was considered almost shocking when Pixar’s Up addressed the subject of death... But while that door is now open, Henry Selick’s Wendell & Wild finds inventive ways to blow the hinges off.

Sep 25, 2023

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Clark C

Fantastic visuals and beautiful animation but a terrible script. Not involving, not well conceived.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

10/23/22

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Justagirlfr C

Wayyyyyy too much subplots, some things just made zero sense. They had an idea I suppose, but after the first twenty minutes, the show just went downhill. Besides the great animation and character designs, it was a waste of my time.

Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars

05/28/25

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Lautaro M

This movie is... interesting. There are a few things that are questionable, but not a bad clay film

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

03/25/25

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Cristian s

Me gusto mucho el diseño de personajes a lo Burton y el estilo de animación cuadro por cuadro siempre es artísticamente hermoso. Lamentablemente lo visual es lo único bueno porque la historia, el mensaje, la música, las actuaciones y el ritmo no acompañaron para nada.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

01/06/25

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TROY S

Wendell and Wild is a beautifully animated movie that tackles complex real life issues such as: trauma and how to heal from it, the school to prison pipeline, rehabilitation, and the importance of community.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

12/25/24

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Jay W

When I first saw the trailer, I was really excited for this movie. Henry Selick has made two all-time animated classics with "Nightmare Before Christmas" and "Coraline". Having him team up with Jordan Peele, sounds like a match made in heaven. Ironic comparison given the subject of the movie. The animation is very distinct. It catches you off guard at first, but you get used to it fairly quick. The movie has a lot of fun and unique characters and create a fascinating world. The characters, animation and moments of humor all work, where does it falter? The story simply has way too much going on. As the movie tries to juggle these different story points, characters make stupid decisions or unprovoked changes solely for the purpose of moving the story towards a conclusion. And I may have complimented a lot of the characters, but I will say that the villains in this are awful. They are the same old tired villain cliché we've seen a hundred times, with nothing clever or funny to make them stand out. I like the themes and morals the movie addresses, but just because I like the message, doesn't mean that I liked the way it was presented. It's a shame because there's a great movie in here, it just doesn't come to its full potential. A good film with just one too many demons holding it back.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

12/02/24

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Synopsis

From the delightfully wicked minds of Henry Selick and Jordan Peele, comes Wendell & Wild, an animated tale about scheming demon brothers Wendell (Keegan-Michael Key) and Wild (Peele) -- who enlist the aid of 13-year-old Kat Elliot -- a tough teen with a load of guilt -- to summon them to the Land of the Living. But what Kat demands in return leads to a brilliantly bizarre and comedic adventure like no other, an animated fantasy that defies the law of life and death, all told through the handmade artistry of stop motion.

Director: Henry Selick
Producer: Ellen Goldsmith-Vein, Jordan Peele, Henry Selick
Screenwriter: Keegan-Michael Key, Jordan Peele, Henry Selick, Clay McLeod Chapman
Distributor: Netflix
Production Co: Netflix Animation, Artists First, Gotham Group, Monkeypaw Productions, Netflix, SIF 309 Film Music
Rating: PG-13 (Violence|Brief Strong Language|Substance Use|Some Thematic Material)
Genre: Comedy, Animation, Adventure, Fantasy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Oct 21, 2022, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Oct 28, 2022
Runtime: 1h 45m

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