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By Jennifer Green
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Kids in danger in entertaining film based on French series.
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Miraculous: Ladybug & Cat Noir, The Movie
Parent and Kid Reviews
Based on 13 parent reviews
Parents say the movie presents a mixed bag of reactions, with some enjoying its animation and character development as an improvement over the series, while others criticize its overwhelming musical numbers and excessive drama that may not be suitable for younger audiences. The film seems to cater well to tweens but may fail to impress older viewers or those familiar with the source material, with a considerable divide in opinions about its overall quality and suitability for kids.
- mixed reactions
- appealing animation
- unsuitable for kids
- overwhelming music
- better than series
Summarized with AI
Based on 26 kid reviews
Kids say the movie has a mix of positive and negative feedback, with many fans enjoying the animation and musical element, while others criticize it for being too different from the beloved series. The character dynamics, particularly between Marinette and Adrien, were contentious, with some feeling the portrayal was not true to their relationship in the show, and voices, especially for Marinette, drew mixed reviews from viewers who wanted the original voice actor.
- animation quality
- character portrayal
- music inclusion
- pacing issues
- voice acting concerns
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What's the Story?
Marinette (Cristina Vee Valenzuela) is a clumsy and shy high schooler who gets picked on by the school bully, Chloé Bourgeois (Selah Victor), in MIRACULOUS: LADYBUG & CAT NOIR, THE MOVIE. She also has an unrequited crush on handsome classmate Adrien (Bryce Papenbrook). One day, on her way home from school, Marinette saves a man, Wang Fu (Paul St Peter), from getting hit by a car, leading Fu -- actually the guardian of spirits who power magic jewels -- to select her to become a superhero. Her powerful alter-ego is Ladybug, and she begins teaming up with another superhero known as Cat Noir to save Paris from the threat of evil. Little does she know that Cat Noir is actually Adrien, and Hawk Moth, the supervillain they're fighting, is actually Adrien's father, Gabriel Agreste (Keith Silverstein). Cat Noir has a crush on Ladybug, not realizing she is actually Marinette.
Is It Any Good?
Fans of the French series might nitpick some of the finer details of this version, but the film is generally loyal to the original and, what's more, it's good fun. The heroic adventures of two Parisian teenagers are set to music in Miraculous: Ladybug & Cat Noir, The Movie, and the characters look a little different than in the series. But Paris is rendered in loving detail, and shy Marinette is made even more of a hero in this telling, coming often to Cat Noir's rescue. It would be hard not to root for her transformation into a confident high schooler thanks to her superpowers, and the pair's love story is endearing.
The human elements offer a counterbalance to their wild battles with wacky supervillains and their Master Shifu-like guardian. More of the stars' unmasked life would have added narrative depth to balance the action sequences. The film has some surprises in store for its characters and ends with a clear hint at a sequel. Miraculous is goofy and it knows it, and that's a big part of its appeal.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about how Miraculous: Ladybug & Cat Noir, The Movie differs from the series that inspired it. What can movies do differently than series, and vice versa?
How do Marinette's superpowers impact her real life and interactions with peers?
Why don't Marinette and Adrien recognize each other as Ladybug and Cat Noir? Is this believable? Does it need to be?
If you could have a superpower or alter ego, what would it be and why?
How do Ladybug and Cat Noir discover their powers are "stronger together" when they work as a team? Have you ever found that teamwork made you stronger in your own life?
Movie Details
- On DVD or streaming : July 28, 2023
- Cast : Cristina Vee Valenzuela , Bryce Papenbrook , Keith Silverstein
- Director : Jeremy Zag
- Studio : Netflix
- Genre : Family and Kids
- Topics : Fantasy ( Magic ) , Superheroes , Friendship , School ( High School )
- Character Strengths : Courage , Teamwork
- Run time : 102 minutes
- MPAA rating :
- Last updated : July 6, 2026
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