Researched and written by Editor Manogya Singh and Published by Editor Mrinali Jadhav

POV as an audience 

So “UglyDolls” is the most adorable movie directed by Kelly Asbury and produced by Jane Hartwell. The characters from the movie are so cute and lovely. The colourful enigma of the characters makes the scenes more lively and enchanting.

The story goes in the direction of a group of UglyDolls who are sent on a journey to the Institute of Perfection, where they believe they can finally be merged with the others and accept the way they are. Moxy has a great group of friends like Mandy, and Babo who never let her go alone and helped her in every possible way. Along the way, they encounter challenges that teach them the true meaning of friendship and self-acceptance.

This movie brings us the message that it is completely understandable if we do not fit in with others. It is not wrong to be unique. Everyone has a place where they perfectly fit in, doesn’t matter what place it is.

Each UglyDoll has its speciality that makes it all different from the others. This movie teaches us to accept our flaws and learn to love ourselves for who we are. It’s a film that can be enjoyed by any age group, let it be kids or adults alike, or even grandma and grandpas. One should never get disappointed seeing the flaws in oneself as our cute Moxy was!

She never discouraged herself thinking that she wasn’t good enough but she always dreamt of something big. This movie has beautifully portrayed the wonders that can happen when the uglies and the pretties join hands and also one should never be jealous like Lou who cannot digest the other dolls to go in humans’ hands.

The movie ends with the dolls building a new portal to enter the human world.

POV as a general critical review

“UglyDolls” left me feeling disappointed and underwhelmed. Despite its charming concept and potential, the execution fell flat, resulting in a lackluster animated movie that failed to live up to its promise.

While the idea of celebrating uniqueness and promoting self-acceptance is admirable, the movie’s plot felt clichéd and predictable. The story followed a standard formula of a group of misfit characters going on a journey to find acceptance, but it lacked depth. The story’s progression was often too straightforward, leaving little room for surprises or meaningful character development. There was not any dynamism in the characters or their behavioral approach.

Regrettably, the film struggled to give each character enough depth to make them truly memorable or relatable. As a result, it was challenging to become emotionally invested in their journey, and their interactions felt superficial and forced.Some jokes from the movie landed well, but others fell flat, leaving the audience with awkward silences rather than laughter. For a film that targets both children and adults, a more balanced and consistent sense of humor would have been beneficial.The music, though melodious, failed to keep the audience engaged somehow.

The songs lacked the catchy hooks and emotional resonance that one would hope for in a musical-driven film. Visually, the animation was acceptable, but it didn’t bring anything groundbreaking or visually stunning to the plate. In a time when animated films regularly showcase incredible and innovative visuals, “UglyDolls” felt a bit outdated and uninspired.

Overall, “UglyDolls” had the potential to be a heartwarming and meaningful animated film, but its execution fell short. While it might entertain very young viewers, it fails to resonate with a broader audience or leave a lasting impact, making it difficult to recommend as a must-watch animated movie.

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