Strong performances, but it all happens in such a small amount of time that the drama becomes unbelievable. You expect me to believe this group spent twenty-five yeas together with nearly no issues to have it all fall apart in seemingly every way possible within maybe two weeks?

By far the weakest of the set, but that has much more to do with the cast than the story or effects.

You will never forget this film.

Underwhelming when compared to some of the the animated achievements in 2012, Rise Of The Guardians offers up more than enough fluff and whimsy to keep the holiday-loving child in everyone entertained. The plot does lean about as heavily on the crutches of past stories as any one film can, but there is a sense of wonder to every lead that pulls you in regardless.