For what it is, it's really great. I'm glad they didn't try to square the cartoon universe with reality. They really improved the look without crossing into gritty realism. It was a shame that the characters with the most lines were recast, but that's the nature of the business with kid voice actors. Stunt casting Iain Armitage as Marshall was pointless. Giving Kim Kardashian West a role was a terrible decision, but at least it was a tiny role. The music was surprisingly restrained for a modern kids' feature film. It stands a good chance of not sounding horribly dated in five years. In the end, it's a fancy toy commercial with an authoritarian bent, exactly what Paw Patrol fans want.
Review of PAW Patrol: The Movie
