Animated Movies - Sneaks
Sneaks (2025)
IMDB RATINGS: 7.1
"Sneaks" (2025) is a strange and daring animated movie that makes sneakers come to life. Rob Edwards and Christopher Jenkins directed the movie, which is a fun, colorful trip through New York City with Ty, a stylish, high-end sneaker (voiced by Anthony Mackie), on a quest to find his missing sister, Maxine (voiced by Chloë Bailey).
The idea is creative: picture a world where shoes can talk, feel, and go on crazy adventures when no one is around. Ty is taken away from Maxine and thrown into the dark world of lost-and-found shoes. Ty goes on an adventure across the city with the help of a scuffed but smart sneaker named JB (voiced by Martin Lawrence). He has to avoid dogs, meet shoe collectors, and fight an evil designer named "The Collector" (voiced by Laurence Fishburne), who wants to use a magical "sole" to power an army of fake sneakers.
Sneaks looks lively and full of style. The animation creates a fast-paced setting by mixing neon lights, graffiti textures, and hip-hop beats. The characters, whether they are sneakers, boots, or sandals, have a lot of personality. They have faces that show emotion, laces that move, and moves that make you want to dance. The original songs by Mustard and Terrace Martin on the soundtrack keep the beat lively and catchy.
The idea and the cast are great, but the story doesn't quite work. The story is pretty simple and sometimes easy to guess, with a rescue mission that feels like something out of "Toy Story." Some of the jokes are more silly than clever, and some parts, like the villain's creepy lab, might be too scary for very young kids. The movie's heart is still in the right place. Friendship, identity, and self-worth are some of the themes that keep it going.
Anthony Mackie gives Ty's voice charm and balance between confidence and insecurity as his perfect image gets a little scratched. JB by Martin Lawrence is a great character—funny, heartfelt, and full of surprising wisdom. The emotional heart of the movie is the relationship between the characters, especially as Ty learns that being "limited edition" means nothing without love and loyalty.
"Sneaks" might not be a classic movie, but it has enough action, music, and fun to keep kids entertained, especially those who like sneakers or fast-paced animation. Parents may think it's more style than substance, but the movie has good lessons wrapped in bright colors and funky music.
Key Takeaway for Kids
Ty learns that being "brand new" isn't as important as being brave, nice, and real. Scratches and scuffs show that you've been on an adventure!
Ty learns that in tough times, what really matters is working together, trusting each other, and standing up for each other with the help of JB and other sneakers.
There are different kinds of sneakers in the movie. Some are shiny, some are old, but all of them are valuable in their own way. The movie tells kids to love what makes them different.
Ty's journey starts because he loves his sister Maxine. The bond they have shows kids how important it is to look out for and care for their family.
Ty's journey to find his sister and himself begins when he gets lost. It teaches kids that making mistakes is a normal part of learning and growing.
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