- Film Review
- Reviewed By Alan Jones
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3 out of 5
Disney's variant on themes from Pixar's Toy Story is a mixed bag of frantic action, humorous antics and blunted satire pitched squarely at the juvenile. Tired of playing the same role for 30 years in the arcade game Fix-it Felix Jr, the Donkey Kong-style villain of the piece (voiced with winning gruff vulnerability by John C Reilly) abandons his destructive day job and decides to become a hero, inadvertently wreaking havoc as he travels through other games in search of meaning to his pixellated existence. Videogame legends such as Sonic the Hedgehog and Pac-Man add to the chaotic fun and Wreck-It Ralph's game-hopping showcases some witty clashes in style as the heartfelt "Be Yourself" message is pushed relentlessly. Ultimately, it's all rather exhausting, and this nostalgic tribute to retro games directed by Simpsons veteran Rich Moore does flag on the home stretch, though it is a colourfully cute romp for kids.
Plot Summary
Animated adventure featuring the voice of John C Reilly. The bad guy of a 1980s arcade game sets off on a quest through other more up-to-date games to prove there's more to him than just being a villain.
Cast and crew
Cast
- Wreck-It Ralph
- John C Reilly
- Vanellope von Schweetz
- Sarah Silverman
- Fix-It Felix Jr
- Jack McBrayer
- Sergeant Calhoun
- Jane Lynch
- King Candy
- Alan Tudyk
- Clyde
- Ken Jeong
Crew
- Director
- Rich Moore
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