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Movie review · August 3, 2017 · by DC

The Emoji Movie Review

1.5 out of 5

The Verdict

Thumbs Down: Skip It
Very young kids only.
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Synopsis

Gene, an emoji with more than one expression, sets out on a journey through a smartphone to become a normal emoji.
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Full Review (Spoilers)

The Emoji movie is real and they’re here to make you laugh a little. The entire plot makes you think that the emojis you pick aren’t your own thoughts but rather part of a sentient phone choosing for you. The more the movie goes on the more you think this is a weak attempt to copy Inside Out. All of the adults will find this movie a bit boring because it speaks to the very young audience.

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The Emoji (2017) Cast and Details

The Emoji (2017) movie poster

The Emoji (2017) is directed by Tony Leondis and stars T.J. Miller, James Corden, Anna Faris, Maya Rudolph and Patrick Stewart. It runs 86 minutes and is rated PG. You can look up the full cast and crew on IMDb. You might also like my War for the Planet of the Apes review.

DC's Hypothetical Corner

Let’s say I change one thing. Maybe that one thing will make this movie better or more watchable.

I’d give it its own identity instead of a weak copy of Inside Out, with something for adults too.
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