Overview
- Sony Pictures Animation’s 3D sports comedy opens in U.S. theaters Feb. 13, directed by Tyree Dillihay and produced by Stephen Curry, who also voices a giraffe named Lenny.
- Early notices highlight kinetic roarball sequences and vivid world-building, with outlets like The Hollywood Reporter and the Los Angeles Times praising the animation.
- Reviewers frequently describe the narrative as familiar or formulaic, tempering enthusiasm for the film’s energetic, inspirational tone.
- Caleb McLaughlin leads as Will the goat alongside Gabrielle Union’s Jett Fillmore, with supporting turns from Patton Oswalt, Nick Kroll, David Harbour, Jennifer Hudson and others.
- Sports-culture touches include cameos by Angel Reese, A’ja Wilson and Dwyane Wade, plus Andre Iguodala voicing a zebra referee.