Shopkins: The Movie

The Shopkins Movie is a 2018 animated action comedy film based on the Moose Toys brand Shopkins, and the YouTube-exclusive cartoon webseries of the same name. The film was directed by Paul Gillett in his directorial debut, and the screenplay was written by Bek Fairweather, Matt Kinmonth, Luke Mathers, Nicole Clowes, Josh Anguix and Ryan Zujic. The plot follows Yolanda Yo-Yo, who has invented and produced the Yolavinator (a combination of "Yolanda", "slave", and the suffix "-inator"), which has the ability to turn everybody in Shopville into slaves. Apple Blossom and her friends must confront Yolanda and stop her from ruling the world in order to turn everybody back to normal and save Shopville.

Kate Murphy, Brianna Plantano, Cassandra Lee Morris, Abby Trott, Kayli Mills and Erika Harlacher reprise their roles as the majority of the characters who appeared in the cartoon, such as Apple Blossom, Cheeky Chocolate, Lippy Lips, Spilt Milk, Freda Fern, Buncho Bananas, Peppa-Mint, Jessicake, Donatina, Rainbow Kate and Nina Noodles, respectively. Zoe Saldana and Erika Harlacher also voice Yolanda Yo-Yo and Fortune Stella, who make their first appearance since Silly Season (Part Four). Breanna Yde also voices Fleur Flour in the film, who was previously voiced by Kate Murphy in the cartoon. New cast members include Lindsay Lohan as Patricia Parfait Glass, David Hasselhoff as Breaky Crunch, Jake T. Austin as Wilbur Whipped Cream, Burt Reynolds as Cornell Mustard and Paula Duncan as Soda Pops.

The film premiered at the Melbourne International Film Festival in Australia on November 30, 2018 and had a wide theatrical release in the United States on December 7, 2018. It received positive reviews from critics, with praise for its voice cast, humor, visuals, animation, story and direction. It was a moderate box office success, grossing over $615 million worldwide on a $97 million budget.

Plot
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Cast

 * Kate Murphy as Apple Blossom / The Impregnable Punk, Cheeky Chocolate / High Voltage, Strawberry Kiss, Lippy Lips / Beauty Shadow, Kooky Cookie / Elasta-Kooky, Toasty Pop / Sharpshot, Spilt Milk, Cupcake Queen, Suzie Sundae, Ice Cream Kate, Tayler Tee, Freda Fern, Bessie Bowl
 * Lindsay Lohan as Patricia Parfait Glass
 * David Hasselhoff as Breaky Crunch
 * Jake T. Austin as Wilbur Whipped Cream / The Creamy Commando
 * Zoe Saldana as Yolanda Yo-Yo
 * Burt Reynolds as Cornell Mustard
 * Ava Kolker as Sarah Fairy Cake
 * Brianna Plantano as Buncho Bananas, Tara Tiara, Mitzy Oven Mitt, Peppa-Mint
 * Cassandra Lee Morris as Creamy Cookie Cupcake, V. Nilla Tubs, Jessicake
 * Abby Trott as Donatina
 * Kayli Mills as Rainbow Kate
 * Breanna Yde as Fleur Flour
 * Kodi Smit-McPhee as Wally Water
 * Cameron Boyce as Rockin' Broc
 * Wyatt Oleff as Choc E. Tubs
 * Paula Duncan as Soda Pops
 * Erika Harlacher as Kylie Cone, Nina Noodles, Fortune Stella

Production
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Release
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Critical response
The Shopkins Movie received positive reviews from critics. On Rotten Tomatoes, the film has an approval rating of 88% based on 114 reviews and an average rating of 7.36/10. The site's critical consensus reads, "Boasting groundbreaking animation, a star-studded cast, stylish visuals and a decidedly compelling and edgy story, The Shopkins Movie is a rare—and profoundly entertaining—treat for the entire family." On Metacritic, the film has a weighted average score of 75 out of 100 based on 22 critics, indicating "generally favorable reviews". Audiences polled by CinemaScore gave the film an average grade of "A" on an A+ to F scale.

Soundtrack
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Sex & Nudity
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Violence & Gore
(Mild)

There is a fight between Apple Blossom and Yolanda Yo-Yo, which involves Apple repeatedly getting beat up (e.g. getting punched and getting kicked in the groin), and Yolanda getting smacked in the face with a cooking tray.

Two flies are swatted with a fly swatter. We see the smashed remains afterward.

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Profanity
(Mild)

"Son of a biscuit" is occasionally used throughout the film and appears as an euphemism for "son of a b*tch".

Name-calling (e.g. idiot, moron, fool, stupid, crazy, jerk).

Apple Blossom calls Yolanda Yo-Yo an "evil, violent, contemptible wretch" in the climax of the film.

"D**n" is only heard four times from Joan Jett & The Blackhearts's song "Bad Reputation".

Alcohol, Drugs & Smoking
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Frightening & Intense Scenes
(Mild)

Cheeky Chocolate is seen crying in one scene. This can be a bit emotional for some children.

Yolanda Yo-Yo turning everybody in Shopville into slaves can be intense for young viewers.

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