From a production and filmmaking standpoint, this may very well be the best movie of the year.

It is an enjoyable movie with a fantastic starring performance from Timothée Chalamet.

It is a basic story with little to say about its subject matter. It goes through its paces dutifully and without a lot of excitement.

This is a sequel that pales in comparison to the original simply because we’ve already seen the original.

The movie is well-made, yet unimaginative. It is a basic family-friendly spectacular in time for the holidays.

It is enjoyable enough in its own right, with solid performances and satisfying brutality. It delivers basically what it needed to.

Subtlety is a myth in this movie. The message is valuable; the execution is definitely not.

The eccentricity got boring after a while, which is a shame because the artwork is so inviting.

It is one of the most entertaining movies of the year and a clear favorite to win some Oscars in March.

There can be an unreal beauty to stop-motion when done right. Writer/director Adam Elliot has definitely done it right.