# Wildwood Review: Laika's Stop-Motion Epic Lacks Magic

> Laika's stop-motion film Wildwood misses the magic of their best movies.
- Title: Wildwood Review: Laika's Stop-Motion Epic Lacks Magic
- Summary: Laika's stop-motion film Wildwood misses the magic of their best movies. Laika's stop-motion film Wildwood lacks the magic of their previous successful…
- Keywords: wildwood, laika, stop-motion, travis knight, film review, animation, entertainment, culture, Review, Laika's, Epic, Lacks
- Source: IndieWire — https://indiewire.com/criticism/movies/wildwood-movie-review-laika-1235221279
- Author: David Ehrlich
- Published: 2026-10-11T13:15:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: wildwood, laika, stop-motion, travis knight, film review, animation, entertainment, culture
## Wildwood Review
Laika's stop-motion film Wildwood lacks the magic of their best movies.
## Epic Stop-Motion Film
Travis Knight's Wildwood is an epic, eye-popping, and almost unfathomably well-crafted celebration of Laika's strengths.
## Lacks Magic
The film's flaws make it the least enchanting of Laika's movies despite its time and care.
## Key takeaway

Laika's stop-motion film Wildwood lacks the magic of their previous successful movies.