Illumination has been the (ugly) ducklings to Pixar for many years. At the same time, that studio may never catch up to Pixar’s critical acclaim in terms of quality. Still, like their latest Migration, they have a filmography with a Looney Tunes quality that remains timeless across generations.

Migration is that film that may not bring home critical awards, but children today will be showing their future ducklings when they become adults. The result is that Migration is hilarious, with a good message for the little ones. While also offering an exciting, high-speed adventure that never fails to entertain constantly and without regrets.

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Migration’s Plot Summary and Review

The story follows Pam (Elizabeth Banks) and Mack (Kumail Nanjiani), the parents of a duck family of four migrating for the season. However, in order to shake things up, the Mallard family decides to throw caution to the wind. Instead of the standard route, they take a detour through New York City.

Their children, Gwen (Tresi Gaza) and Dax (Caspar Jennings), are excited, but of course, things don’t go as planned. The family gets lost in the Big Apple and, of course, in Jamaica. Like any great road trip comedy, like Vacation, the mishaps lead to adventure and bring the family closer together.

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Migration is a funny, family-friendly film this holiday season!

Migration is a funny animated comedy that’s family-friendly this holiday season. While I have been critical of Illumination’s animated films, their filmography is filled with a sterile disconnect from their audience and characters that usually have an underlying heart, leaving the audience cold.

Things are different with Benjamin Renner and Guylo Homsy’s film. Yes, the animation dazzles, and the actors lending their voices are upbeat. This time, the story with sweet themes of what it means to be a family that goes beyond the blood-related flock hits home more than most of the famed studio’s commercial hits.

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Is Migration Worth Watching?

Migration is a fun and funny animated family picture. Much of that credit should go to a script from Mike White (White Lotus, Chuck & Buck). The renowned writer of the School of Rock writes for distinct voices. That means Awkwafina’s Pugnacious leader of the pigeon gang is pitch-perfect. Like Keegan, Michael-Key‘s endearing, homesick Jamaican parrot brings some poignant laughter.

Migration isn’t perfect. For instance, Danny Devito’s curmudgeon uncle is a cliche tired even by animated-genre movie standards. However, White’s script delivers a rewarding message of undeniable familial love and laughs to make it near ideal holiday family viewing.

And that’s saying a lot these days.

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You can watch Migration now only in theaters this Friday, December 22nd.

7/10

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