Overview
- Critics published first-look reviews Thursday that describe a broadly positive reception for the live‑action family whodunit.
- The story follows a flock of sheep, taught mystery tropes by their shepherd, who set out to investigate his death in a small village.
- Reviewers praise the film’s warmth, gentle humor, and emotional depth, with standout notices for Julia Louis-Dreyfus and Hugh Jackman.
- Multiple outlets note limits in the CGI and call out tonal bumps, especially where human characters drift into broad silliness.
- The film is a theatrical-only release in early May, with Amazon MGM handling the U.S. rollout and Sony managing international distribution.