Shopkins: The Movie

The Shopkins Movie is a 2018 animated 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, 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, Erika Harlacher and Doug Erholtz reprise their roles as many 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, Nina Noodles, and Choc E. Tubs, respectively. Zoe Saldana and Erika Harlacher also voice Yolanda Yo-Yo and Fortune Stella, who make their first co-starring roles since Silly Season (Part Four) and were previously voiced by Kate Murphy in the cartoon, while Cameron Boyce voices Rockin' Broc, who was previously voiced by Doug Erholtz in the said cartoon. Midori Francis also voices Suzie Sushi, who makes her first appearance since The Shopville Games (Part Three). New cast members include Lindsay Lohan, David Hasselhoff, Jake T. Austin, Burt Reynolds, Sasha Alexander and Paula Duncan. The film also makes the last film appearance of Burt Reynolds following his death in September 2018.

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 following the season finale of its cartoon in October 14, 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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Voice cast

 * Kate Murphy as Apple Blossom, Cheeky Chocolate, Strawberry Kiss, Lippy Lips, Kooky Cookie, Toasty Pop, Spilt Milk, Suzie Sundae, Cupcake Queen, Ice Cream Kate, Tayler Tee, Creamy Cookie Cupcake, Freda Fern, Tara Tiara, Popsi Cool
 * Lindsay Lohan as Patricia Parfait Glass
 * David Hasselhoff as Breaky Crunch
 * Jake T. Austin as Wilbur Whipped Cream
 * Zoe Saldana as Yolanda Yo-Yo
 * Burt Reynolds as Cornell Mustard
 * Ava Kolker as Sarah Fairy Cake
 * Marieve Herington as Bessie Bowl
 * Aziz Ansari as Mike Rophone
 * Brianna Plantano as Buncho Bananas, Mitzy Oven Mitt, Peppa-Mint
 * Cassandra Lee Morris as V. Nilla Tubs, Jessicake
 * Abby Trott as Donatina
 * Kayli Mills as Rainbow Kate
 * Cameron Boyce as Rockin' Broc
 * Breanna Yde as Fleur Flour
 * Sasha Alexander as Handbag Harriet
 * Erika Harlacher as Kylie Cone, Nina Noodles, Fortune Stella
 * Doug Erholtz as Wally Water, Choc E. Tubs
 * Paula Duncan as Soda Pops
 * Midori Francis as Suzie Sushi

Production
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Release
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Critical response
The Shopkins Movie received positive reviews from critics. Review aggregation website Rotten Tomatoes gives the film an approval rating of 88% based on 131 reviews, with an average rating of 7.35/10. The site's critical consensus reads, "Boasting stylish animation, a star-studded cast, groundbreaking 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 74 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 used three times in 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.

"Da**" 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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