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Kevin Thomas, Los Angeles Times: Yes, it has Elton John and Tim Rice songs, but The Lion King this ain't. Read more
Susan Stark, Detroit News: Timid and flat. Read more
Nancy Churnin, Dallas Morning News: One wonders who was this animated film made for, anyway? Certainly not for kids. And not for this adult. Read more
Stephen Holden, New York Times: Little more than a sanitized blend of nonsense and adventure and just a teeny bit of romance, interspersed with the occasional pop song. Read more
Steve Murray, Atlanta Journal-Constitution: It's not cute enough for kids, not clever enough for adults. It's gorgeous but curiously dull. Read more
Bruce Westbrook, Houston Chronicle: Though its tale of gold is not untarnished, The Road to El Dorado hits the buddy-movie mark. Read more
Paul Clinton (CNN.com), CNN.com: The animation is uninspiring and brings nothing new to the table of animation magic. Read more
Steven Rosen, Denver Post: Did the filmmakers really know where they were going when they started on this Road? Read more
Lisa Schwarzbaum, Entertainment Weekly: This trip down The Road to El Dorado proceeds under the speed limit all the way. Read more
Liam Lacey, Globe and Mail: Engaging children's entertainment. Read more
James Berardinelli, ReelViews: It does not represent engaging entertainment for parents as well as their children. Read more
Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times: Bright and zesty. Read more
Peter Stack, San Francisco Chronicle: The animation is handsome but hardly stirring. Read more
Desson Thomson, Washington Post: Kline and Branagh, both good comedians, put a lot of zest into their roles, which makes this plundering mission more than just diverting. Read more