Leo didn't need to be a musical and the songs are definitely the weakest part however, the humour and heart of it all means it remains a really good animated movie. Focusing on mortality and how life at any age can be stressful means it has a strong core, plus having 2 great comedians leading it means the gag rate is really solid.
Adam Sandler is great as Leo, the high pitched voice he imbues the character with could've easily become annoying yet remains endearing instead. Bill Burr isn't really acting here, this is his usual shtick with no major changes and that works perfectly, bringing a level of grumpiness that is 100% him and very funny.
Robert Smigel, Robert Marianetti and David Watchenheim craft a film with a colourful if basic animation style, thankfully still interspersed with some fantastical flourishes. The other standout aspect is the character designs themselves with Leo looking so adorable and feral preschoolers being a real highlight.
Adam Sandler is great as Leo, the high pitched voice he imbues the character with could've easily become annoying yet remains endearing instead. Bill Burr isn't really acting here, this is his usual shtick with no major changes and that works perfectly, bringing a level of grumpiness that is 100% him and very funny.
Robert Smigel, Robert Marianetti and David Watchenheim craft a film with a colourful if basic animation style, thankfully still interspersed with some fantastical flourishes. The other standout aspect is the character designs themselves with Leo looking so adorable and feral preschoolers being a real highlight.