Review of The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water (2015) by Jazzmin M — 23 Sep 2016

I was very puzzled when I heard that this film was being made. Another Spongebob movie? Really? As a lover of Spongebob, I was scared because of the fact that the series is so bad now, so another film was probably not the best move.

But to my surprise, this is actually a very nice movie. It's actually the first modern Spongebob-related watching experience I've had that truly felt like Spongebob. The humor is a bit different but it's still Spongebob.

All of the characters are as lovable as they were in the past, the animation, both hand-drawn and CGI, is great, it has some good comedy and crazy fun. Antonio Bandares is kind of fun as Buger Beard. I like the talking seagulls and Bubbles the Magical Time Travelling Dolphin.

However, there are a couple of problems I have with the movie. The main one is the story. It's just kind of recycled. The stealing the Krabby Patty formula plot has been done to death. Yes, it was kind of the plot in the first film, but there was more to it.

Mr. Krabs was framed by Plankton for stealing King Neptune's crown and Spongebob and Patrick had to hurry and retrieve it before Mr. Krabs gets executed. That was much more interesting than the story in this film.

It's not a bad story, but the first film incorporated drama very well. This film didn't have the characters go through as much danger. Heck, the first film technically had four villains! Plankton, King Neptune, Dennis, and the Cyclops.

So there were many more obstacles to get through. This film didn't seem to be very focused on trying to make Burger Beard a true threat. So, yeah, the drama is very toned down. Another problem I guess I have with the film is that I kind of wished they used hand-drawn animation throughout the entire film.

I know it's weird, but thought that would've given the film a unique touch. Also that rap battle at the end was hilarious. Something that doesn't make sense though is the fact that the Spongebob producers and writers had the talent to make a good sequel, but the show is still terrible.

How is that possible? Sponge Out of Water may not be as good as the first film, at least to me, but it is good film for Spongebob fans everywhere, and if you're not a Spongebob fan, it's still fun regardless.