Is Elephant Kingdom Worth Watching? Honest Movie Review & Audience Verdict (2016)

📖 The Core Premise

Elephant Kingdom stands as a 2016 entry that attempts to leave its mark on the Animation, Family landscape. At its heart, the film explores complex themes wrapped in a compelling storyline. As the plot unfolds, we see characters navigating a world where stakes are high. "When brave elephant Rock (Cary Elwes) sees his wife, Melody (Alexa PenaVega), kidnapped by the powerful human king (Patrick Warburton), the mighty warrior will need some jumbo-sized help from his friends in order to rescue her. Coming to his aid is a quirky, courageous troop of young elephants, including Rally (Carlos PenaVega), and Pugsley (Mikey Bolts), plus the ever-trusty and wacky Wingman (Garrett Clayton) and the kindhearted human queen (Ambyr Childers); this elephant tale filled with dazzling action sequence is one that you'll never forget!"

🎬 Performance & Direction

A movie's success often hinges on its execution. Cary Elwes attempts to elevate the material, but the direction leaves them with little to work with. The direction aims to balance pacing with character development, a hallmark of good Animation. While there are moments of brilliance, the pacing occasionally dips.

🤔 Why You Should Watch (or Skip)

Is Elephant Kingdom worth your time? If you appreciate Animation, Family films that take risks, this is likely a decent one-time watch. However, if you are looking for a flawless masterpiece, you might find some plot points predictable.

🏆 Final Verdict

Ultimately, Elephant Kingdom misses the mark on several fronts. With a runtime of 93 minutes, it asks for a significant time investment, but for the right audience, it pays off.

Our recommendation: Skip It.