pulling the feels…
pulling the feels…
FLICKFEEL
70
from 54 comments
COMMUNITY
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nobody yet
YOURS
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FUN
67
how good a time it was
MEANINGFUL
49
how much it moved you
Two separate readings, not parts of the score — the score says how much of it held you, these say what kind of watch it was.
Nobody has rated this on FlickFeel yet. This is public discussion of this title, read into a curve. It is not a rating and it never becomes one.
Read from 54 comments (47 from Metacritic, 7 from TMDB reviews) — 8 of them described how it moves.
Thin evidence — the shape below rests on 8 comments. The shaded band is how wide the uncertainty actually is, and it is drawn to scale.
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“a fairly scary start with a group of growling dogs”
CinemaSerf · TMDB reviews ↗
“an emotionally charged, visually immersive film that combines high stakes, environmental themes, and an unforgettable sense of adventure. This is a film that completely drew me in from the very first frame”
Louisa Moore - Screen Zealots · TMDB reviews ↗
“just skip this one after watching the first 15 minutes”
Limeativity · Metacritic ↗
“Os primeiros minutos do filme são bem relaxantes”
CoolBR · Metacritic ↗
“el principio podría ser algo confuso para los niños que estén esperando una película animada cliché y boba como de costumbre”
Cloudly · Metacritic ↗
“Lá pelo final o filme precisa de um ápice que quase flerta com a "hominização" e quase descaracteriza a natureza própria”
alanpotter17 · Metacritic ↗
Read 28 Aug 2026 · confidence 67% · scored on the same 0-100 scale as a community score · how this works
Published reviews, not felt experience — a different question from the one above, and never mixed into the FlickFeel score.
It reviews better than it plays — admired more than it is enjoyed.
“A movie brimming with sentiment but not sentimentality, this is one of the most moving animated films in recent memory, and, beyond that, groundbreaking too.”
Christian Blauvelt, IndieWire · 100
“A chronicle of a group of animals, sure, but Flow is really about the best aspects of humanity as seen through the lens of these creatures. How living things learn to trust, share, and protect the weakest among them represents the best ideas of life on this planet, and it is what Zilbalodis is interested in here.”
Warren Cantrell, The Playlist · 100
“Its narrative clarity makes its fable seem timeless, while innovating and expanding the visual immersion of its medium.”
Carlos Aguilar, RogerEbert.com · 100
“Flow can be read as a climate-change parable, an empathic plea for understanding each other, or as a simple entertainment featuring cute animals and perilous situations.”
Odie Henderson, Boston Globe · 100
“It’s no secret that the best animated movies can enthrall us in ways every bit as immersive as any live-action film. Flow is a triumphant case in point.”
Peter Rainer, Christian Science Monitor · 100
Scores from Metacritic and Rotten Tomatoes, read 28 Aug 2026. Quotes belong to their publications and link to the full reviews.
it reviews better than it plays — critics 92, the watch 70
Grouped by where it was written, because a considered review and a reaction typed an hour after the credits are different things. Every quote links to its source.
“just skip this one after watching the first 15 minutes”
Limeativityabout 0–15% inread it ↗
“Os primeiros minutos do filme são bem relaxantes”
CoolBRabout 0–15% inread it ↗
“el principio podría ser algo confuso para los niños que estén esperando una película animada cliché y boba como de costumbre”
Cloudlyabout 0–15% inread it ↗
“Lá pelo final o filme precisa de um ápice que quase flerta com a "hominização" e quase descaracteriza a natureza própria”
alanpotter17about 75–100% inread it ↗
“a fairly scary start with a group of growling dogs”
CinemaSerfabout 0–15% inread it ↗
“an emotionally charged, visually immersive film that combines high stakes, environmental themes, and an unforgettable sense of adventure. This is a film that completely drew me in from the very first frame”
Louisa Moore - Screen Zealotsabout 0–100% inread it ↗
“FULL SPOILER-FREE REVIEW @ https://movieswetextedabout.com/flow-review-a-dialogue-free-tale-that-speaks-volumes/ "Flow is a celebration of resilience and collective spirit in times of adversity, as well as a potent reminder of the consequences of human actions on the environment. With its immersive animation, emotional music, and unique narrative approach, Gints Zilbalodis invites viewers of all ages and backgrounds to reflect on the ability to adapt and unite - not just among species, but”
Manuel São Bentoread it ↗
“Yes, this film is largely a visual treat but what more do we get here? A fairy tale about different spices getting along – except for with fishes of course, who are merely colorful props who conveniently don't scream. But this fairy tale has little to do with reality, as seen in Europe during the last decade – even if its crude message probably is largely why this film has been received so positively. Or maybe we are supposed to learn something about global warming? We know about that alread”
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Pontus Kjällmanread it ↗