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source: Paws of Fury: The Legend of Hank

Heart warming, hilarious and clever. The Legends of Hank isn't the best movie but there still just enough to get the kids and adults all the way through a watch.

"As the summer temperatures continue to sizzle family friendly films are hitting the big screen as an enticement to lure folks back to the theaters. This week's offering is Nickelodeon's animated film, "Paws of Fury: The Legend of Hank". The story of a dog with big dreams of becoming a samurai. I again ventured to my local theater with high hopes for an entertaining hour thirty-seven-minute viewing experience in air-conditioned comfort to check this one out. I'll cut to the chase, the best part of this outing was indeed the AC and to a lesser degree the snacks. Neither of which was worth leaving home or burning gas for. The sinking feeling began with the opening short film. I can't honestly remember the name of this one, but it still has me shaking my head wondering WTF. It was...bizarre and unsettling at best. I'm not sure what anyone was thinking with it, let alone why it was paired with "Paws of Fury", but it definitely set the tone for the lackluster main attraction because once "Paws of Fury: The Legend of Hank" began, things didn't get much better. "Paws of Fury: The Legend of Hank" is one of those animated films we get every few years where all the time and money seems to have been spent on assembling a heavy hitting voice cast and little else. Billed as an animated remake of "Blazing Saddles", with a healthy dose of "Kung Fu Panda" as well, "PoF" is more a POS that lacks the charm, originality, or entertainment value of either. Slogging through the first half of the film was a joyless and mind-numbing endeavor that felt endless. Fortunately, the second half of the film was much stronger and was a better viewing experience. However, overall, it's a case of too little too late. Samuel L Jackson is the best part of this film hands down. This is another Turbo situation. In addition, Kylie Kuioka (Emiko) also breathes much needed life into this story as well. As for the rest of the cast, there simply isn't much for them to sink their teeth into. No character development. Little story. Lots of pop culture references (heavy on all things Mel Brooks), dog and cat puns, and visual gags fell short as all indications is this film is aimed toward a younger audience and it was going over their heads. Being one of the oldest audience members I chuckled here and there, but the only laugh out loud moment for the entire audience, especially the kiddos, came at the end of the movie. Positive messaging throughout while important/great is handled with all the subtlety as a hand grenade in a bowl of oatmeal in its heavy handedness and becomes tedious quickly. "Paws of Fury: The Legend of Hank" doesn't hold much to warrant a trip to the theater. The potential was there in the concept but fails in the execution. This one's a stream at home at best. If and when you do, don't forget to fast forward to the end of the credits for one last tiny scene. The sentiment captures this film perfectly. "Paws of Fury: The Legend of Hank" is a disappointing 3 for me.

Loved the Movie but Hated the preview before the movie started. To me it almost ruined the movie & Not fit for children. Can't believe Nickelodeon approved that Preview. Again the Movie was Good.

I was surprised to see that the Minions outdrew this movie by over 3-1 average per theater so I went to see for myself. Unfortunately, it's a bit stale and uneven. The jokes are Mel Brook-ish and dated so I'm not sure if the kids get it. A few childish tantrums scenes that could have been better written really didn't add to the movie. Storyline execution aside, the voices were good. Samuel, Ricky and George (when given a chance) Ricky were standouts. Sorry for the low rating but Bob's Burgers and The Minions really raised the bar so if you know going in that this movie is a notch below, you'll be OK as your expectations will be met. It's still a nice time out.

Paws of Fury: The Legend of Hank is a new action comedy movie that will have you captivated from the beginning. With a star-studded cast, and a simple plot, the audience will be able to relate to the movie and enjoy the story. Paws of Fury: The Legend of Hank is about a loveable dog named Hank (Michael Cera). All Hank wants is to become an incredible samurai. When he finds himself in a town desperate for one, he thinks he's going to get what he's always wanted. But there's a problem--it's a town full of cats, and he doesn't know how to be a samurai. After receiving help from an ex samurai named Jimbo (Samuel L. Jackson), he has to find a way to save the town and prove to everyone--including himself--that he can be great. Paws of Fury: The Legend of Hank is a very lighthearted and enjoyable movie. Something that impressed me about this film is the animation of the cats. Each cat has its own distinctive look and personality, which makes it easier to tell them apart. For instance, Ichiro (Aasif Mandvi) and Chuck (Gabriel Iglesias) are best friends whose characteristics complement each other. Ichiro is a long-haired, black and white cat, while Chuck is a chubby, white and orange cat. We would never mistake one for the other due to their unique appearances. One reason that Paws of Fury: The Legend of Hank is so comedic, is because of the pairing of Michael Cera with Samuel L. Jackson as Hank and Jimbo. The banter between the two is very sarcastic and their delivery is very fast paced. The scenes with both of them move the story forward, while also making the audience want more from them. The training montage, when Jimbo is helping Hank, is sure to be a fan favorite as it showcases the harsh but humorous personality Samuel L. Jackson is known for. Casting director Debra Zane certainly picked the perfect actors for these roles. Having such well-known and talented actors in the film makes it increases its appeal. The message of Paws of Fury: The Legend of Hank is that everyone deserves the chance to be successful. No matter who you are or what you look like, everyone should be treated fairly. For example, even though Hank is a dog, he still deserves to be taken seriously as he attempts to become a samurai. I give Paws of Fury: The Legend of Hank 4.5 out of 5 stars and recommend it for ages 7 to 14, although anyone can enjoy this film. By Maica N., KIDS FIRST!

This is another ripoff of Kung Fu Panda but more inconsistent. The animation is subpar, Nickelodeon has some unfunny jokes in this movie, they didn't even say "It's Hankin Time" once.

This movie is so bad. How bad? People are making fun of it with fake high-scoring reviews ("Better than Morbius" and "Finally competes with The Godfather" and "My grandma came back to life"). At the time of this writing, the average score is 5.9 - and that includes a lot of fake high-score reviews. Though rare, there were a few genuine moments of laughter. Beyond that were the soft chuckles, all at the movie's expense. Mix this in with a fair amount of eye rolls, groans and second thoughts on the decisions you've made in your life that brought you to THIS theater watching THIS film, and you have a clear picture of what to expect. Save this one for a time you can't sleep at 3am and there's nothing else to watch on late-night streaming. Or watch it when you're feeling a bit too proud of your life's decisions and need to be knocked down a peg or two.