Ratchet & Clank

Ratchet and Clank tries for snarky self-awareness, but the animated film offers very little in terms of story or characters.

You're better off picking up a controller and directing your own story.

The Ratchet & Clank video game series goes for easy brand extension on the big screen, repurposing old parts and plots in a space adventure that shows few signs of creative life.

Everything about this computer animation appears cheap and tacky.

It jostles along an action-packed 94 minutes that look and feel no different from the titles upon which it's based.

The repetition didn't bother me. I just was hoping we'd get some new twists and more original storytelling this time around.

With its so-so animation and excitable nature is less a movie than a PlayStation 2 game blown up for the big screen.

I have history with the characters and story, but also I think it falls into the trap of being not that amazing, just a really a good TV movie level story.

Most videogames aren't known for their story, and in its transition to film, Ratchet & Clank has failed to find that most crucial ingredient.

I think it is perfectly fine to have a good-natured space adventure for kids with some decent animation and jokes. I have no problem with that at all.