Canada: Friday, August 20, 2021
Nationwide: Friday, August 20, 2021
Paramount Pictures
The PAW Patrol is on a roll! When their biggest rival, Humdinger, becomes Mayor of nearby Adventure City and starts wreaking havoc, Ryder and everyone's favorite heroic pups kick into high gear to face the challenge head on. While one pup must face his past in Adventure City, the team finds help from a new ally, the savvy dachshund Liberty. Together, armed with exciting new gadgets and gear, the PAW Patrol fights to save the citizens of Adventure City!
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Gregory M. - Rated it 3 out of 5
"Paw Patrol: The Movie" In it's first motion picture event, 'The Paw Patrol' is on a roll! When their biggest rival, Humdinger (Ron Pardo), becomes mayor of nearby 'Adventure City' and starts wreaking havoc, Ryder (Will Brisbin), and everyone’s favorite heroic pups kick into high gear to face the challenge head-on. While one pup must face his past in the bustling metropolis, the team finds help from a new ally, the savvy dachshund Liberty (Marsai Martin). Armed with exciting new gadgets and gear, 'The Paw Patrol' fights to save the citizens of 'Adventure City'! The film opens in familiar territory, the pups’ home base of 'Adventure Bay', but when the pups get a call for help, they pack up 'The Paw Patroller' and head off to the booming metropolis of 'Adventure City. Unfortunately for it's residents, newly elected Mayor Humdinger is already causing new problems. So, the pups have to jump into their all-new vehicles and spring into action to keep the city safe. Indeed, Humdinger’s name pretty much says it all. The self-involved, self important, self-impressed, and cat-loving official has a strict edict of, surprise!, No. Dogs. Allowed. But little does he know that the world’s greatest team of canine rescuers are on the way to stop his plans of turning 'Adventure City' upside-down with corruption and crazy capers. We learn the moving and emotional backstory of police pup Chase and of the fears he must overcome to become the hero 'Adventure City' needs. Ryder is the resourceful and fearless leader and mentor of the pups. Ryder’s favorite sayings are 'No job is too big; no pup is too small!' Chase (Iaia Armitage) is a 'German Shepherd' who serves as a police dog and is, like Ryder, a natural leader. His pup house is a police station that transforms into a police truck. Chase gets a new car that's super fast, has a shield-mode when things get dangerous, and there's even a motorcycle hidden inside of the vehicle. He's prepared for all challenges, so it’s no surprise that he is known to tell everyone, Chase is on the case ready for action', There’s also a lot to love about Liberty’s hometown, 'Adventure City', Rubble calls it supersized!, but for one pup, Chase, it brings some trepidation. He’s not sure he wants to be there, and we soon learn why. Chase’s confidence falters, and his journey is to find it. Chase thinks about where he comes from but at the same time, how much he’s grown since then, now that he has this family as a support system. Chase is a funny, smart, quick and brave pup. In fact, all the pups are funny, relatable, and smart. Marshall (Kingsley Marshal) is the team’s brave firedog, and an excitable, all-action 'Dalmatian' pup. He’s always fired up and ready to roll. Marshall’s house transforms into a fire truck or ambulance, depending on the type of rescue. Marshall shines, as always, a perfect combination of fun and heroic. Of course, he has the biggest vehicle in 'The Paw Patrol', and has an awesome moment with its water cannon, which puts out the fires from Humdinger’s crazy fireworks. Perhaps Marshall’s coolest moment is when he unfurls his endlessly long ladder for a rollercoaster rescue. The ladder converts into a slide, and who wouldn’t want to go down that slide and land in Marshall’s fire truck. Skye (Lilly Bartlem) is a cute and smart 'Cockapoo' puppy, Skye is a fearless aviator and daredevil who will try anything to complete a rescue. Her house is an 'Airstream' trailer that transforms into a helicopter, and her pup pack opens to reveal wings that let her take flight. This pup’s gotta fly! Syke has a spectacular rescue in the movie, sacrificing her copter to take down a gizmo known as 'The Cloud Catcher' (Ian James Corlett), which has created powerful and dangerous storms enveloping 'Adventure City'. Rubble (Keegan Hedley) is a construction 'Bulldog' who's tough and gruff but possesses a heart of gold. Rubble’s construction office pup house becomes a digger with a bucket shovel, drill, and auger. His motto: 'Rubble on the double'. Rubble provides much comic relief throughout the story. But like all the other pups, Rubble is also heroic and has a great moment using his cement mixer to prevent disaster with an out-of-control rollercoaster, which is the result of Humdinger’s dumbest idea ever: an upside-down subway/hyper-loop. In another scene, Rubble uses his wrecking ball to crush through a Humdinger-run doggy day care center to rescue Chase and release other pups who’ve been trapped there. Rocky (Callum Shoniker) is a master of recycling and a mixed breed, creative canine. His pup pack contains a mechanical claw, as well as tools like a screwdriver and ratchet. Rocky has a great moment during which a wild fireworks display, unleased by Humdinger, is put out by the pups, and Rocky scoops up all the remaining fireworks into the back of his vehicle and crushes them, for recycling. But there’s still some life left in the fiery display, which causes Rocky and his truck to bounce up and down like he’s riding a bucking bronco. In that moment, you get to see how much fun the pups have, even when they’re in the middle of the most intense rescue. Zuma (Eva Olivia) is a water rescue 'Labrador' pup, whose pup pack contains air tanks and propellers that enable him to dive and swim under water. Liberty is a long-hair miniature dachshund who has grown up in the streets of 'Adventure City'. She's 'The Paw Patrol’s' number-one fan, and dreams of one day joining their ranks, though Liberty never could have imagined that she’d be going on adventures with them in her home city. But the great thing about Liberty is that she always stands up for what’s right. She has all the qualities that make her a perfect fit for 'The Paw Patrol'. The key thing about Liberty is her extraordinary optimism and confidence, She’s a joyful character who sees the best in everyone, loves her city, and wants to protect it from the moment Humdinger enters the picture. So, she calls 'The Paw Patrol'. Liberty brings great energy to the team and makes an easy connection with all the pups, They’re funny, lovable, and many people’s best friends. And the pups in "Paw Patrol' are saving the world, have awesome pup packs, cool cars, and amazing helicopters and motorcycles. Gus (Tyler Perry), a cantankerous truck driver, is rescued by the pups prior to their arrival in 'Adventure City'. He makes his way through 'Adventure Bay', pulling a load of 'Canadian' maple syrup. He’s drinking a slushy, which falls on his lap, and causes him to lose control. Looking for the helpers when you’re young is so important. The rescues and adventures are inspiring to kids, and helps them learn about helping, doing the right things for others, and just being all around good people. That’s a profound message, and it’s what’s drew us to 'Paw Patrol' all these years. Delores (Kim Kardashian), a pampered poodle who’s all bark and no bite. She finds herself aligned with 'Paw Patrol’s' efforts to stop Humdinger’s dastardly deeds. Delores is a 'Valley Girl' poodle pup, who doesn’t mess around with other pups. She doesn’t want to be pushed around and is really sassy and funny. She has little in common with 'The Paw Patrol' pups, and she really doesn’t have their ‘vibe.’ She doesn’t like to get dirty. It’s fun to see a pup like that enter 'The Paw Patrol' world. Another celebrity fan and now, part of 'The Paw Patrol' family, is news reporter Marty Muckraker (Jimmy Kimmel). He’s a, well, dogged correspondent if you will. Marty is always on the scene and reports the news honestly. There’s no fake news in Marty’s reports, much to the chagrin of Mayor Humdinger, for whom Marty is a thorn in his side. While Kimmel’s Muckraker is reporting on Humdinger’s nefarious plans, the latter’s henchmen, Ruben (Dax Shepard), and Butch (Randall Park), are doing everything they can to ensure the villainous politico’s success, albeit in their own comically brutish and incompetent ways. Ruben and Butch are lower-echelon goons. Ruben is a kind of low-rent Jersey gangster who’s made his way into Mayor Humdinger’s circle. Ruben is disreputable, prideful, thin-skinned, and always searching to advance his status. Another character new to 'The Paw Patrol' universe is Kendra (Yara Shahidi), a super-nerdy scientist and Humdinger’s lead egghead, who's employed by the clueless mayor to create a weather control machine known as 'The Cloud Catcher', which will ensure eternally sunny skies above 'Adventure City'. As with all of Humdinger’s humdingers, things go awry, and Kendra must enlist the help of 'The Paw Patrol' to save 'Adventure City' from meteorological catastrophe. Kendra has a big part to play in this film because she’s been forced to use her invention, 'The Cloud Catcher', at Humdinger’s whim, which causes a chain reaction leading to disaster. Kendra’s never-ending stream of four or five-syllable words was the hardest part of getting my mind around the character The series 'Paw Patrol' debuted in 2013 on 'Nickelodeon', becoming an instant hit and thrilling youngsters around the country, and, ultimately, the globe. It now airs in 160 countries. For many years, the fans have watched 11-minute or 22-minute stories on television, but we always knew that the characters and their world could hold up to a much bigger scope. As created by Keith Chapman, 'Paw Patrol' focuses on a 10-year-old named Ryder, a precocious young man and the rescuer, leader, and teacher of a team of pups who join forces on missions to protect the bucolic, sleepy little town of 'Adventure Bay'. Each pup has a specific and impressive set of skills based on first responder professions, such as firefighter, police officer, pilot, and water rescue. They live in doghouses that transform into customized “pupmobiles” for their thrilling adventures. 'Paw Patrol' is one of the most exciting shows in the pre-school space. It entertains, empowers, and connects with kids, while teaching them to be good citizens through teamwork, loyalty, and friendship. The film tells a big story with an emotional impact and find out what makes some of the characters tick. The action is thrilling, but safe, and features cute, cuddly, smart, heroic, empowering, and aspirational pups. They’re your best friends. The movie celebrates the themes of being there for your friends and family, and being a good citizen, all in the context of 'The Paw Patrol’s' biggest adventure. So so, okay if you don't pay (2,5). written by Gregory Mann
