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Who woulda' thought it? "Riverdance" as an animated feature? Yet what they did is blend real life with Irish "mythology" & mythological creatures & Irish music to come up with a fantasy film everyone can enjoy. As for the dance, this is NOT a musical but it does have musical moments. If anyone has seen either a bit of the show "Riverdance" or even Irish dancing, then they qlwill have to admit just how brilliant the animation in this movie is. Especially the one number performed by the "Megaloceros Giganteus"...a mythological deer who dance to keep the local river flowing. The animators don't miss a thing (or step). In fact in any scene where there is dancing they have been very precise with the steps and music. There is no "blur" of foot mobement...it's precise. I would be remiss if I didn't mention how grand and different the antlers on the "Megaloceros Giganteus" were. In our opinion this film rates just as high as any of the better films from Pixar, DreamWorks, Laika, or even Illumination Studios. This is one movie we would like to add to our collection. Hopefully River Productions and Sky Cinema will do another one.

Just watched it and absolutely loved it, the story and everything about it. We loved it so much we just watched it and told our friends who also think it's brilliant.

I love the premise, and the animation was good. Hence the initial 2 stars. The execution however... utter rubbish. I know it's aimed at children, but ffs! How about being a bit more genuine in the story telling. A bit more Irish! Don't you think Irish folk can tell a tale? I thought it was a cheap Disney flick, is it by Disney? No? It certainly ticks all the boxes and follows the trite Disney money making formula. Ancient Irish mega-fauna with American accents and modern American turns of phrase? Pffft... yes, got them. The typical inept clown sidekick with an African American accent who turns out to be the hero? Yes, got that, it was Donkey... I mean, some chubby deer with munted antlers who can't gallop. End the race along the dry river bed was straight out of another Disney movie.... something about lions.... All the common tropes and stereotypes used when American writers depict the Irish. Yep, got them in spades. I was waiting for the drunken wife beater and the bumbling copper, missed a great opportunity there guys! Or maybe they were at the start and I missed them. If so, sorry. The saddest part was that the children watching, aged 8 and 10, were disappointed it wasn't more like the "real Riverdance". Maybe we are a bit harsh because we aren't the target audience.... citizens of the United States of American with a drop of Irish blood. The sort that get p!ssed on weak green beer on St Patrick's day. Because I've been so harsh in my review, I'll give it an extra star for the excellent following of the Disney script. 3/10.

A real celebration of the healing power of culture, family and the human heart. In such dark times it's heartening to see such a perfect collaboration of ancient wisdom and respect for the land. I live in rural Ireland immersed in such traditions and cried with gratitude so many times during this hilarious film. Thank you to everyone involved!

Bit of light entertainment that can teach younger children about loss. Really nice film.

Riverdance. Once aired on the Irish competition during the nineties and it became the most phenomenal stage show in history. Both Jean Butler and Micheal Flatly rose to stardom overnight after their seven minute performance which turned into a global success wowing audiences for the next ten years paving the way for new stage acts. Riverdance the animated movie captured the essence with mysterious lands of magic graced with deer creatures who supposedly were the originators of the mystic dance routine in order to keep the waters flowing. It was a culmination between folk lore and legend. What made the film more desirable was that the original composer, Bill Whelan oversaw the music through out, and it was top notch. It is a great ride through the eyes Keegan. A boy tasked of continuing to keep watch over the rivers with the help of friends, family, music and dance. All of which continues to this day in Ireland on a more present day level, but on stage around the world. I highly recommend this movie to anyone who is a fan of Riverdance. It has become part of our culture, history and fables with the help of two people who started it all on stage in front of a captivated audience in 1994. Thanks to them along with the dance troupe this film allows us to let our imaginations flow more freely to keep darkness at bay. A wonderful addition to the franchise. Ten out of ten stars.

I didn't make it all the way through. I have literally no idea what the thinking behind this total madness was supposed to be. I have no idea who wrote this, or who thought this would make for any kind of project. There is literally nothing about this crazy thing that is commendable. I'm still shaking my head, five days after having had the misfortune to see half of it. Insanity. Save your children.

I'm not really sure what I just watched, but I'm baffled and didn't enjoy it!

What on Earth!? You take a beautiful theme as riverdance and Ireland and would expect to be made with some heart and warmth and fun... But this... We were suffering every second of it... I cannot even explain how wrong was every single moment in how many various ways and how offensive that is. Not even having riverdance music could make up for it. Barely managed to half of it, and had to give up, or go mad... Now I have the need to watch Brave or whatever to wash this filth out my brain. Do not, I repeat, do not waste your time if you have even one brain cell tingling in your head. It will hurt.