While grieving over her late father and dealing with her many teenage frustrations, Yi discovers an infant yeti hiding on the roof of her apartment building. Rather lovable than scary, the creature has escaped from a research laboratory. Yi and two boys, a neighbour, Jin, and his cousin, Peng, leave their unnamed city, embarking on a trip across China to help their new friend, eponymously named Everest, get back safely home, to Mount Everest, and reunite with his family. They... (Full plot summary below)
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While grieving over her late father and dealing with her many teenage frustrations, Yi discovers an infant yeti hiding on the roof of her apartment building. Rather lovable than scary, the creature has escaped from a research laboratory. Yi and two boys, a neighbour, Jin, and his cousin, Peng, leave their unnamed city, embarking on a trip across China to help their new friend, eponymously named Everest, get back safely home, to Mount Everest, and reunite with his family. They are chased by the rare animals' collector, Burnish, and his zoologist, Dr. Zara, who are determined to take Everest back to captivity. Enter the road movie, involving a chase, taking place along the captivating scenic cross-country trip, telling the sweet and endearing story about acceptance and bonding, value of friendship, importance of freedom and power and strength of family.
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| Chicago TribuneKatie WalshIt can be a rare occurrence to find a kid-friendly animated film these days that actually surprises and delights. Dreamworks' Abominable, written and co-directed by Jill Culton, does indeed surprise and delight, all while following a familiar hero's journey tale that borrows from favorite friendly creature films. |
| The Globe and Mail (Toronto)Brad WheelerAbominable has charms to soothe the savage child. |
| San Francisco ChroniclePeter HartlaubAbominable delivers all the notes you expect from family-friendly animation these days. And, thankfully, a little bit more. |
| New York PostSara StewartIt’s never too early to introduce your kids to the magic and emotion of the monster movie. |
| Boston GlobeTom RussoYes, as it turns out — not only is Abominable as amusing as the competition, it boasts a lyricism and sweetness uniquely, sublimely its own. |
| Entertainment WeeklyChristian HolubAbominable’s themes and arc are familiar kids’ movie fare, with only one real plot twist. But its reverent attitude toward nature and wonder is a welcome addition to the cartoon canon. |
| Washington PostKristen Page-KirbyThe animated film takes a standard story and adds so much visual beauty that it exceeds expectations. |
| Paste MagazineOktay Ege KozakAbominable may not offer much when it comes to a unique premise, especially after two other features have beaten it to the punch, but it’s nonetheless a wholesome bit of family fun with an impressive focus on themes of overcoming grief, propped up by a visual feast. |
| The Seattle TimesSoren AndersenThe story is strong, the music is appealing. Abominable is delightful. |
| TheWrapYolanda MachadoNothing here truly changes animation, and yet, you can’t help but walk out of the theater with a smile on your face. |
