I wasn’t entirely won over by the straightforward, somewhat uninspired animation style used throughout the movie, but I did find myself appreciating the stories about mythological creatures—the "Cryptids"—that form its core. These are beings like unicorns and yeti; animals rejected by scientific understanding yet inspiring artistic expression. As you might expect, these creatures are persistently hunted, which leads …

When I picture 2D animation, I think of lovely stories told through a distinctive art style that allows for greater emotional expression and clarity. Wolfwalkers comes to mind; it was among my favorite films from 2020. I anticipated Cryptozoo would follow a similar pattern, presenting bright themes about how the world treats nature, animal cruelty/exploration, excessive hunting, and of course, prejudice based on some…