The Spongebob Movie: Sponge on the Run brings some much needed joy and humour to 2020. It is full of self-awareness and jokes for all ages which is a sign of a good family movie. It focuses on friendship, kindness and adventure, and provides a welcome distraction from the current troubles of the world. It follows Spongebob and Patrick as they attempt to rescue Gary the Snail from the King Poseidon who is using him for his skincare routine.
The first in the franchise to use CG animation instead of the traditional cel animation, the shift is in no way distracting or detracting from the essence of Spongebob. There are absurd twists, and musical numbers that the TV show does so well and is very suited to the child audience. The star-studded additional cast includes Matt Berry, Snoop Dogg, Tiffany Haddish and Keanu Reeves.
The movie takes an adorable look back at the origins of the characters friendships at Camp Coral, pokes fun at itself and the fourth wall with David Attenborough and movie references. It’s funny and light hearted, and a great tribute to the late creator Stephen Hillenburg.
‘The Spongebob Movie: Sponge on the Run’ is available to stream on Netflix.
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