Under the Boardwalk Review | Paramount DOES NOT Want You to See This 

People say that this movie wasn't marketed well because of Russell Brand, but with how neglectful Paramount has been of their animation division, I don't think they would've treated it any better regardless

if i had a nickel for every time an animated project was released in the fall of 2023 where a character voiced by michael cera has a love interest named ramona, i'd have two nickels. which isn't a lot, but it's weird that it happened twice right?

Paramount trying to get rid of their failed projects like a kid cheating on exam day XD

1:14-1:21 Seriously, I wish these companies would remember that their biggest franchises actually originate FROM ORIGINAL IDEAS. This is also why I wish original films don't go extinct because if some of their popular franchises would eventually hit franchise fatigue and people would start to get tired of it after a while, then they would HAVE to give an original idea a chance if companies want another franchise to keep themselves afloat. Because there are audiences out there that WANT something new.

It’s pretty neat how each crab has a unique design, none of them look like npcs

And THIS is how you don’t market a movie, and I thought that the marketing for Strange World was terrible enough.

As someone who has waited patiently for this one for like 2 years it's nice to see Animat give it a decent score I have yet to see it because I couldn't convince anyone to help get me to the theater that was closest playing it

The character designs of this movie's crabs are actually more attractive than the over realistic Sebastian in the live action L. Mermaid!

Something about how stylized the characters look almost made me think this was a possible SpongeBob spin-off

Also, did you know that this was supposed to come out on July 22 of last year but was delayed because Paws of Fury: The Legend of Hank was moved to that date and then moved up by one week?

I saw that movie I had to admit it was kind of cute. I like the relationship between Arman and Ramona in like a theme of Romeo and Juliet and West Side Story

0:45 Actually, the film was released under Nickelodeon Movies, but only when it was in theaters, with no Paramount logo at all. The home release uses the Paramount Animation logo like it was supposed to. I even have proof of this on my channel.

This movie just came out of nowhere. Paramount must have pulled an idea about hermit crabs straight out of a hat and produced it out of sheer desperation. Granted, it does look well rendered and at least the larger hermit crabs treat our main smaller hermit equally, give him a lifelong pal/brotherly support, and also they added distinction to every crab and veteran animator, Sandro Cleuzo worked on this. This is basically like Turbo, but with Hermit Crab and our crab must have similar traits to autism. But yeah, Russell Brand, the buzzing prat, is in the doghouse.

Well, at least Under the Boardwalk didn’t get the AniMat Seal of Garbage this time.

Geez, Paramount, you didn't have to go through all that trouble to bury this movie because of Russell Brand. Just redub his lines with another actor (i.e. Richard Ayode or Daniel Ratcliffe). Boom! Problem solved 🤦‍♂️

Only seen the trailer of this a couple of months back and honestly, this would be one of those movies that I'll see down the road which I'm not gonna lie, a nice, polished movie as it looks. Just annoying that it's locked behind a streaming service as plenty of other things have been for a couple of years so far.

Nimona 9/10 Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse 9/10 Elemental 8/10 Wish 8/10 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem 7/10 The Super Mario Bros. Movie 7/10 Under the Boardwalk 7/10 PAW Patrol: The Mighty Movie 6/10 Miraculous: Ladybug and Cat Noir, The Movie 5.5/10 Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken 5/10 The Magician’s Elephant 5/10 The Monkey King 5/10 Trolls Band Together 4/10 Next one should be the sequel of Chicken Run, right?

When seeing the early trailers that paramount was barely promoting. I wasn’t sure how it would turn out, after I saw this review. Maybe someday if I had paramount plus, I could check this movie out since I was interested by the good animation and the concept of an animated about hermit crabs. Paramount should’ve kicked out Brand in favor of getting a more innocent actor to dub the voice for the villain instead of just giving the film no marketing

Sounds like Michael Cera got to be in another movie with a character named Ramona after Scott Pilgrim Vs. The World

Never heard of this before. I can see why since it has Russell Brand in it.

I absolutely love the Jersey shore, most of the stuff mentioned in the movie like the residents and tourists is pretty accurate. I like how they took inspiration for the rides scene from seaside heights, wildwood, ocean city and more. To me this isn’t just a kids movie, This movie felt like a love letter to the Jersey shore to me. I like how they gave the place more recognition and felt true to what this traditional place is to many Americans.

Oddly enough, despite the controversy surrounding him, illumination doesn’t leave Russell Brand out of the credits of their Despicable Me films when he voices, Dr. Nefario. if you don’t believe me, then just watch the opening credits of “Minions: The Rise of Gru” for starters.

They couldn't just recast Russle or something? Like they did with Mars needs Mom?

♫ Under the Boardwalk! Under the Boardwalk! ♫

There is hidden gem from South Africa I recommended checking out- Khumba, it might be cliche for American view but the animation and character writing is outstanding and emotional [I even shed a tear or two]. It might be underdog story but a theme of prejudice against disabled- leopard villain is horrifying and sympathetic [left as cub from blindness], dear lors the animation is the best that I recomented check it out alongside with KOATI that you yet to review.

Is this the paramount equivalent of strange world?

I saw The Boy and the Heron yesterday and I have a feeling it's going to AniMat's #1 favorite animated film of 2023 in my point of view. I can see that high potential.

Under the boardwalk got the dirty treatment by paramount and it wasn't just Russel brand which itself is a huge issue but paramount's new foucs on promoting already existing IPs like Turtles and Avatar the last airbender over original movies like UTB hurts the studio's animation output. The movie itself is a descent enough to check out and better than it looks as funny that a Michael cera has a crush with a gal named Romuna and she's purple too. Go check out Scott pilgrim takes off its really good.

Is it just me, or does this feel like a cross between Antz and Scott Pilgrim... with hermit crabs ?

Catharsis can only go so far, but I don’t mind having Russel Brand as a villain because it’s enjoyable to have those villains get beaten down.

I didn’t even know this movie was even coming out until you reviewed it tbh. With both this and Ruby Gillman bombing dramatically, I wouldn’t blame peeps if they thought TMNT, Paw Patrol and Trolls 3 was the only animated Universal movies from this year.

Paramount really needs to treat their original films like actual films and not an afterthought

me when Michael Cera has voiced two characters whose love interest is named Ramona: (also I'm counting the two Scott Pilgrim adaptations as the same character in this instance even though these are two separate universes)

2:20 or even a Kid-friendly version Of Grease

I can't be the only one who thinks that Paramount is barely marketing Under the Boardwalk because Russell Brand is in the movie.

I’m actually mad at paramount for screwing this movie over, not even a small chance!

Am I the only one to think that this is just the Hermit Crab version of Scott Pilgrim?

13:58-14:01 Oh that's the villain name in Titanic. I always refereed to him as Gaston 2.0

Is that new Scott Pilgrim show people are talking about? Ramona look different. At least they kept Micheal Cera

My thoughts on the film are not as positive as yours Story 4/10 Animation 8/10 Characters 5/10 Songs 5/10 Overall 5/10 Although I do think Paramount should’ve gave this film better marketing

Huh am suprise he like it I throught it would be the next Artic Dogs since it came out of nowhere Also I watch the Bad Guys A Very Bad Holiday and it was honestly good not as great as it's 2022 flim but good it's way better then Ruby Gillman & Trolls 3 that for sure

So lucky you gave it a positive review

I'm a little surprised that Paramount didn't just dub over Russel Brand with another actor like other studios have when an actor does something controversial.

I'm sure the next movie review will be more positive ;)

1:46-14:05, The reason why Russel Brand (who is the voice of Dr. Nerfario from Despicable Me) is controversial is because of his sexual assaults, emotional abuse, and rape against five women and assaulting a Paparazzo (according to Wikipedia).

To be fair, it is a film made in Europe because it is made in the United Kingdom by DNEG Animation, which also handled animation services

Considering this original film with sabotaged and yet not many people are watching Disney's new Original film Wish could you how much better it would do if they gave more marketing, who knows what will happen if Illumination's Migration flops too.

It feels more like a West Side Story remake than Romeo and Juliet.

First *Ruby Gillman Teenage Kraken* now This, What the F**** is Going On!

I don't get it... all these animators, voice actors, and writers, some of which may be pouring their hearts and souls into this movie, get completely screwed over because one person did something stupid... I wish we lived in a world where stuff like this movie can still be appreciated despite the controversy of one of its actors.

Leo review please ❤

Looks like this tale from the Jersey shore ain't so much of a ripoff of Gnomeo and Juliet and Shark Tale combined, it's cliche in some aspects but gets the good job done. Probably gonna rent it this weekend and if we can all agree, having Russell Brand in the cast was a huge mistake. Guess Makko is actually a sea beast than a crab in disguise. 🦀🦀🦀

I don’t know this movie. This is like the next ruby gillman

Honestly looking at it from my perspective it feels like a Warner Animation Group movie post discovery merger

(3/10) The Story (8/10) The Animation (5/10) The Characters (4/10) The Songs I Give Under the Boardwalk (5/10) It feels like a Weak version of Antz

Huh Russell voicing a villain in an animated movie, for the second time. Unlike last time i.e Trolls, he's a major antagonist and not a twist villain.

Scott pilgrim with hermit crabs lol

After hearing your review, I may give this film a watch after all. I mean, I just finished watching Leo earlier this morning and it was surprisingly witty and heartwarming too.

When will you review migration and chicken run 2?

In 2023, Michael Cera went out with 2 different animated Ramonas.

Russel Brand is one of the most important left wing anti establishment voices in Europe and the accusations are nothing more than an attempt to sipence him.Stand with Russel Brand✊🏻✊🏻✊🏻

Hey, this was brought back

A crab voiced by Michael Cera in love with a character named Ramona ? This isn't Scott Pilgrim !

Russell Brand got into big trouble

That was really dumb of them to keep Russell Brand during the hype of his backlash and bury the film hoping nobody would notice. What is the story behind keeping him the film?

14:06 to 14;45 - Yeah. He's uh..... crazy.

Will you review leo tomorrow?

At least it isn't Sealed with a Kiss?

Perhaps this is one of those movies that would be better to separate the artist (or in this case the actor) from the art. I’m still keeping an eye out on you, Russell.

Um some context on the Russel Brand issue, did he do something bad, I don't understand

A crabby Romeo & Juliet, who'd have thunk it?

The less said about Russell Brand, the better -_-

I researched Russell Brand, and i heard that hes accused of sexual assault and harassment, so thats why Paramount doesn't want us to see it. Couldn't Paramount have fired Brand and delayed Under the Boardwalk so they can get someone less controversal to voice Brand's character

Not everyone, just critics

My 1st time hearing of this

What is Animat's favorite movie from Netflix this year?

If animated films will be an afterthought to them I shudder to think of what will happen to the Adult Aang movie...

0:19 it was 3 questions

The animation definently makes this look charmig, i might check it out Hehe, the title just reminds me of the song by the same name from the Drifters

like leo i really wanna see this

Honestly, I found myself enjoying this film way more than Rio.

What did he do ?

Who’s Russel Brand again?

1:45 What'd he do?

1:45 - 1:55 and 13:47 and 14:52 Wow, I can't believed that Paramount still keep Russell Brand and not re cast him with different actor after all the controversy this year. I thought Warner Brothers was worse for not getting rid of Ezra Miller in the Flash movie after all these controversies. At least Illumination and Universal recast Louis CK for Patton Oswalt in the Secret Life of Pets 2. Say on what you will about that movie, sure I am not a big fan of the movie. At least Illumination and Universal made the right decision to get rid of Louis C.K. in the Secret of Life of Pets 2 and Patton Oswalt did his best to voice Max. I wonder if they are going to do the same with the upcoming Despicable Me 4. Personally, I am never a big fan of Russell Brand. I find him really annoying actor. He doesn't do a great job as voice actor especially his performance as Trolls and E.B. from Illumination's Hop and yeah that aged poorly like spoiled milk.

What is the controversy behind Russell brand

Love this movie, it stars Jimmy Crystal from Sing 2's actor Bobby Cannavale and even though I heavily doubt this, I wish it had a sequel with Halsey(who played Jimmy Crystal's daughter Porsha Crystal in Sing 2) in it, it makes sense as she is from New Jersey. It's a shame it's been underpromoted but if I were the head of Paramount Animation or Paramount I would personally greenlight a sequel.

If they’re not wanting to promote this movie cause of Russell Brand’s political ideas then they’re all idiots.

Can you please do a review of Peter Pan Return To Neverland?

Under the Boardwalk: Story: 6/10 Animation: 9/10 Characters: 7/10 Songs: 5/10 *OVERALL: 7/10*

First to get rid of all bad kids movies forever ;)

whos russel brand?

Why?

I find this movie boring and tiring for me

6:10

This movie was in production since 2019.

I I thought you’re going to give it the seal of garbage

Hey there animations fans! today, we're going to be Reviewing the neglected Film From paramount animation Called: under the boardwalk. let's see why this movie was neglected and explore the mystery why paramount Tried to hide it's Existence.

Do these people at Paramount even realise that all franchises start out small? Original stuff is where big franchises comes from. Why is Paramount disregarding this film?

I might watch this movie on Piracy. I don't like capitalist corporations