Riverdance: The Animated Adventure

Thanks @ionicBreezeMachine for your in depth review of the history of the stage version of Riverdance, the origin of the music by Whelan, and suggestion of irish-based animation such as Wolfwalkers, Song of the Sea, and Secret of Kells.

Your review succinctly explained the reasons I just didn't like this movie despite the beautiful animation in this film. As half-hispanic, I appreciate many of the animated movies that have debuted in the past few years. They seemed to have hired latino voice-over actors, writers and done half a decent job with research of latin american culture.

With the amount of work that went to animate this story, the creators couldn't do the same with Irish actors, writers and researchers? As soon as the two comedic fat deer open their mouths with American accents (one an African American), I cringed. There has to be a million Irish actors that could have pulled them off. Maybe they didn't want to be a part of this show.

I loved the music and dancing but could only get halfway through the movie and started fast forwarding.

We love music and this one hit the ball out the park. There's always self-doubt, but learning through various experiences is what this movie teaches. Never miss an opportunity to learn.

We have seen Riverdance the musical many times and we really appreciate hearing the music. Animation is decent and story so-so but we enjoyed watching.

This movie is inspired on the stage play River Dance. River dancing actually originated in Ireland and is not necessarily how Americans see the Irish people. It kind of reminds me of step and tap dancing. The animation in this film is incredible. I really don't understand the low ratings on this movie. The plot and the voice acting were both really good. A movie that all ages can enjoy.

My two boys (5 and 2) absolutely adore this movie. The music and dancing is so fun and the storyline is very sweet with humour added in. It also teaches about loss (my 5 year old is dealing with the loss of his grandad) and this was the perfect movie to give him some comfort.

I'm not sure why there are so many negative reviews. It is meant to be a children's movie. It was very well done in my opinion with beautiful animation.