It’s just really lovely and good for the soul.

It turned out to be surprisingly enjoyable. A collaboration between Happy Madison Productions and Netflix for an animated movie didn’t exactly inspire excitement, so I went into 'Leo' expecting it to disappoint. Fortunately, my expectations were misplaced. It successfully blends substance with comedy; I found myself laughing quite a bit. My initial concerns seemed justified the moment Adam Sandler began voicing…

“Leo” centers on a lizard who, alongside his tortoise friend “Squirtle,” has spent years observing students in a school classroom. Through this experience, they’ve developed an ability to quickly assess the children—identifying those who are privileged, isolated, or otherwise distinct—and have grown somewhat weary and jaded as a result. A casual discussion sparks concern when "Leo" realizes he might be nearing the en…