Goat - noisy, lightning-speed basketball animation for kids

Not the greatest of all time — perhaps not even the greatest of half-term. This loud, chaotic and unlovable animated kids’ comedy edges into what feels like AI slop, its beats instantly familiar from Zootropolis, Sing and other talking-animal movies. It draws on a real-life inspiration: basketball star Stephen Curry, who was repeatedly told early in his career that he was too skinny and too small to make it as a pro; Curry is a producer here and has a performing role.

Even with that connection, Goat lacks heart, soul and a sense of genuine emotion. It does have some pretty decent voice acting, which brings a degree of charm. Will Harris (voiced by Caleb McLaughlin) is a goat who has grown up dreaming of playing professional 'roarball', a fiercer, faster version of basketball.

But Will is 'small' and roar players are all 'bigs' — powerful beasts such as rhinos and horses.

goat, animation, kids comedy, stephen curry, roarball, caleb mclaughlin, will harris, talking animals, voice acting, zootropolis