Here they come to save the day (CREDIT: Spin Master Entertainment, Nickelodeon Movies, and Paramount Pictures)

Starring: Mckenna Grace, Taraji P. Henson, Marsai Martin, Christian Convery, Kim Kardashian, North West, Saint West, Chris Rock, James Marsden, Kristen Bell, Finn Lee-Epp, Ron Pardo, Lil Rel Howery, Serena Williams, Alan Kim, Brice Gonzalez, Luxton Handspiker, Christian Corrao, Callum Shoniker, Nylan Parthipan, Kim Roberts

Director: Cal Brunker

Running Time: 92 Minutes

Rating: PG for Dogs in Danger

Release Date: September 29, 2023 (Theaters)

What’s It About?: Those dang pooches have superpowers now! The long-running canine kids show is back for a second big screen adventure. The PAW Patrol is still faithfully providing all the emergency services for Adventure City, but this time around, a meteor arrives and makes them even mightier than usual (hence the subtitle). But wouldn’t you know it, there’s a meteor expert in town who wants those space rock powers for herself. So she teams up with the ex-mayor/PAW Patrol nemesis to poke those pooches where it hurts. Will they continue to display the sort of teamwork that makes the dream work and stop this dastardly duo?

What Made an Impression?: In this particular review, I am serving as a representative to all you childless adults out there to let you know if there’s any way you could ever possibly be interested in PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie. (If any kids or parents also happen to read this review, that’s fine, too.) I’ve certainly enjoyed my fair share of entertainment that has a more youthful audience in mind, and I do love dogs of all shapes and sizes. So if you, like me, can summon your inner mutt-loving child, chances are you’ll find The Mighty Movie to be… perfectly pleasant. This is a rather safe movie, in all senses of the word “safe” (with the notable exception of one scene in which one of the PAW Patrol crew gets stuck on a failing plane). It’s not going to drive you nuts, and the wild list of credits is certainly entertaining. It’s a slight net positive for the world, as far as I can tell.

Paw Patrol: The Mighty Movie is Recommended If You Like: Loyalty, duty, mentorism

Grade: 3 out of 5 Meteors