Delivered exactly as promised from the trailer. This is a squirrel that's powerful (for a squirrel) who bonds with a girl going through a rough time. I like the characters (Flora for instance is a cynic who is trying to push down her sense of hope and wonder), I like the actors (Matilda is adorable with her dark eyebrows who is capable of gazing at things, usually Ulysses, with such wonder).

Because of the comic book references you kinda wonder if this is going to be the new Matilda and it isn't, but it's not going to blow you away but it's not going to make you grade your teeth with how twee it is (looking at you _Book of Henry_). The story is cute without being too cute and they don't waste your time making you wonder if this is all in the girls head like (other movies featuring fantastical girl that I'll not name for semi spoiler reasons). The Squirrel has powers and can understand. That much we know almost right off the bat. There are still surprises to be found. The movie also has an excellent sense of scale. We don't end up saving the world or with a squirrel suddenly lifting entire buildings.

This movie knows what it is and doesn't try to be anything it isn't. It's just a fun inoffensive family movie featuring a lot of your favorite comedic actors (I mean a LOT of them from Nancy Roberts of Corner Gas to Danny Pudi of Community and more). It's a great time to watch with boys, girls and any number of the whole family.