Today’s quick review: Teen Titans GO! to the Movies. Jealous that every other superhero has gotten a movie, the Teen Titans—Robin (Scott Menville), Cyborg (Khary Payton), Raven (Tara Strong), Beast Boy (Greg Cipes), and Starfire (Hynden Walch)—ask filmmaker Jade Wilson (Kristen Bell) to give them a shot at stardom. But to prove that they’re worthy of a Jade Wilson movie, the Titans must find a worthy nemesis to fight: Slade (Will Arnett).
Teen Titans GO! to the Movies is an animated superhero comedy based on the Teen Titans Go! TV show. The movie follows the Teen Titans, a rambunctious team of teenage superheroes, as they scour the DC Unvierse for a way to get the fame they crave. Teen Titans GO! to the Movies is a hyperactive comedy with a hit-or-miss sense of humor. A few standout jokes and some pointed jabs at the superhero genre are enough to make it a fun, if inconsistent, watch.
Teen Titans GO! to the Movies has the most to offer fans of the superhero genre. The movie takes shots at the superhero craze, the superhero formula, DC’s other movie adaptations, and even obscure characters from the comics. The other jokes are more general but less consistent. The comedy revolves around the Titans’ immature antics. There are a few comedic gems tucked away here and there, but most of the humor is shallow and crude.
As such, Teen Titans GO! to the Movies is a risky but potentially rewarding watch. The jokes that hit the mark are excellent, the superhero references show a true love of the genre, and the tone is upbeat and fun. But between the exaggerated animation style, the immature humor, and the lack of story or character to fall back on, Teen Titans GO! to the Movies is a movie that can easily rub some viewers the wrong way. Approach with caution.
For another eccentric DC superhero parody, try The Lego Batman Movie. For an animated superhero comedy with more in the way of story, heart, and visual artistry, try Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse. For a more serious animated movie starring the Teen Titans, try Justice League vs. Teen Titans or Teen Titans: The Judas Contract.
6.8 out of 10 on IMDB. I give it a 7.0 for shallow but entertaining comedy.