Entertainment: 4
This is a quirky and uplifting kids show that almost gets a 5 on the entertainment scale, but just misses that rating because it lacks depth. My kids loved it and I truly enjoyed watching it with them, but this is not the kind of show where I feel like I want the experience again for additional insight, meaning, or entertainment.
Writing: 5
The obvious question here is, "How can the writing get a 5 (Strongly Like) if the show lacks depth?" Now I get to talk about what the show did right (no pun intended). The plot builds off the first movie without being a repeat, and has a clear, uplifting theme well suited for a kids/family show. The love story avoids various ridiculously overdone tropes, like having characters first loath, then love each other. Though weird, the world is consistent and well thought out.
Some of the shortcomings to the script--that truthfully kept this movie from being something more--include a weak and somewhat poorly defined motive for the villain, a bit too much reliance on potty humor for laugh lines, and--as stated previously--the lack of deeper meaning that helps build a deeper connection for the viewer.
Presentation: 4
Visually the movie was decent, but nothing that caught my attention in any significant way. The voice acting was decent, and just tips this category into the like range.
Overall: 13
If you have kids, this is a show that is decently presented, well themed, and has a couple of good laughs for both kids and adults. If you don't have kids, those of you who don't love Steve Carell can probably skip this one.
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