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Trumpet of the Swan Review

Other Critics provided by Metacritic.com

Critics scores range from 0 to 100, with higher scores indicating more favorable reviews.

  • 2.0
    27

    out of 100

    Metascore®
    Generally unfavorable reviews
    based on a weighted average of all
    critic review scores.

  • 25

    out of 100

    Entertainment Weekly

    A pox on the man's (E.B. White) memory.

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  • 30

    out of 100

    Variety

    Bland animated musical offers little to charm adults with fond memories of the book, and even tykes are likely to become bored by the halfway point.

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  • 30

    out of 100

    Los Angeles Times

    Nothing quite works about The Trumpet of the Swan, one of those animated films that make you realize how hard it is to strike the right tone for a family film.

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  • 38

    out of 100

    Chicago Sun-Times Roger Ebert

    An innocuous family feature that's too little/too late in the fast-moving world of feature animation.

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  • 38

    out of 100

    Chicago Tribune

    A lame duck.

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  • 40

    out of 100

    The New York Times Stephen Holden

    A bland, well-meaning mishmash that never coheres into a dramatic whole.

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For Families provided by Common Sense Media

OK for kids 6+

A good family movie; much to enjoy and talk about.

What Parents Need to Know

Parents need to know that this rated G movie has some tension and peril, but is a fine family film based on E.B. White's story.

  • Families can talk about the importance of finding a way to communicate and the value of people who can understand us. They will also want to talk about the conflict faced by Father, who wanted so desperately to help his son that he was willing to risk his life and do something he knew was wrong.

What to watch for
  • violence false1

    Violence and scariness: Characters in peril.

  • sex false0

    Sexy stuff: Not an issue

  • language false0

    Language: Not an issue

  • consumerism false0

    Consumerism: Not an issue

  • drugsalcoholtobacco false0

    Drinking, drugs and smoking: Not an issue

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