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32 reviews · Provided by Metacritic.com
- 90The Hollywood ReporterMichael RechtshaffenThe Hollywood ReporterMichael RechtshaffenLeave it to the folks who brought us "Wallace & Gromit," "Chicken Run" and "Flushed Away" to bring a delightful blast of fresh air to the conventional Christmas genre. Aardman's Arthur Christmas is that and more - an endlessly amusing 3D, CG-animated Yuletide romp with lively innovation at every turn and a dream voice cast headed by James McAvoy, Hugh Laurie and Bill Nighy.
- 80EmpireOlly RichardsEmpireOlly RichardsA great, big joy. Even if you're a bit bah humbug, just delight in the supremely clever Aardman comedy.
- 80Arizona RepublicBill GoodykoontzArizona RepublicBill GoodykoontzThe real draw of Arthur Christmas is simpler: It's really funny.
- 75Slant MagazineNick SchagerSlant MagazineNick SchagerA yuletide fable that boasts Aardman Animation's peerless mix of whip-smart comedy and cheery heart.
- 75Orlando SentinelRoger MooreOrlando SentinelRoger MooreIn a genre - the animated holiday film - already overflowing with the sentimental, the silly Arthur Christmas is a most welcome treat to find stuffed into the cinema's stockings this holiday season.
- 75St. Louis Post-DispatchSt. Louis Post-DispatchArthur Christmas stays sweet without becoming overly sentimental and is filled with sly details and smart action sequences.
- 75Chicago TribuneMichael PhillipsChicago TribuneMichael PhillipsA tender and upbeat spirit informs the writing and the execution.
- 60Boxoffice MagazinePete HammondBoxoffice MagazinePete HammondAimed at kids, Arthur Christmas could be a little trying if you're over 10, but if you want an easygoing flick to get you into the mood for the holidays you could do a lot worse.
- 60New York Daily NewsJoe NeumaierNew York Daily NewsJoe NeumaierAll of the actors' vocal performances are spot-on, including McAvoy's gentle Arthur, Nighy's salty GrandSanta and Ashley Jensen's cute stowaway elf Bryony, a chipper little pixie that would make Rudolph's pal Hermey proud.