Planet 51

There's enough of a storyline here to keep younger space cadets moderately settled.

This has the directionless, recycled feel of a script by committee.

An uninspired computer-animated feature that may satisfy undiscriminating pipsqueaks and nearly no one else, Planet 51 is a low-IQ E.T. in reverse...

Young children and adults with high pain thresholds will enjoy the movie during its brief pause on the way to your On Demand menu.

The whole thing is just terrible.

This sharp-looking but unimaginative adventure hasn't the wit of similar kiddie flicks.

A poorly animated, poorly conceived, utterly predictable science fiction adventure without a single shred of originality.

So inane that not only is adult enjoyment unattainable, even younger audiences will be on to its lack of intelligence and novelty.

"A poorly conceived comedy spotlighting a collection of anal-centric humor that's about as appealing as baseball bat to the face."

In terms of animation, Planet 51 is out of this world. Then there's the story and the characters, which are about as dull as a dirty penny.

A short-sighted assembly of sci-fi references and scatalogical humor that should nonetheless placate undemanding tots ... for ninety minutes or so.

Nothing really gels and Planet 51 just comes across as shrill, rushed and unfunny.