This movie had me got all mixed feelings on this. It's nice to see more movies that features only animals, but it feels like it's rushed by Illumination to be put out based on the popularity and success of Zootopia. But, I still have some reserve optimism that it won't be as bad as many think it would be.

And after I saw it. It's not bad. I enjoyed it for what it is, but I don't think it'll be a classic in a sense. Once again, Illumination has of yet create an animated movie that'll be consider a classic. They can make hits and blockbusters sure, but classics. Far from it.

The basis of this movie is pretty basic and has been told before. An owner of a local theater has fallen on hard times after it's successful run in the past. In order to save itself, the owner, a koala named Buster Moon, decided to hold a local singing competition. The rest of the story follows on six other characters who would become the main contestants of the contest. A shy elephant, a reluctant young gangster gorilla, a 18-year old porcupine punk rocker, an overworked pig mother, a wise-cracking mouse street performer, and a very showy and confident male pig.

The pacing is a bit off at times and there's little focus on which story to stick with, but each character is drawn out a lot more than any ensemble movie. And each of the character who can sing is voiced by actors and actresses who can actually sing. Who knew Scarlet Johansson and Reese Witherspoon can sing? And each did a well enough job on each character they were given. The story, however, falls flat with the poor pacing and the lack of focus.

I give it a passable grade on this. It's watchable and each character is great, but overall. A rental at best. Don't see it in 3D. Not much there.