This post is sponsored by Ratchet and Clank and SheKnows Media.
We previewed the upcoming movie release Ratchet & Clank this past weekend. My son was especially excited because this was originally a video game, and one he was familiar with! It is a fun CG-animated movie, with two unlikely heroes, in a fun science fiction story! Ratchet is a young alien (a Lombax), possibly the last of his species, who is a hard working mechanic that dreams of being a super hero. He gets his chance when the Galactic Rangers announce that they are looking to hire one more for their ranks! Ratchet immediately shows up and tries to show his worth to the group. But he leaves dejectedly, and we feel sad, until we see him prove himself a short while later! In the meantime, he has met a robot reject from the factory of the bad guy. They quickly end up together and almost accidentally save the Galactic Rangers from destruction by the evil Dr. Nefarious working with the power mad Chairman Drek! Now the Rangers have no choice but to add Ratchet, and his new pal Clank, to their ranks!
This is a fun, colorful, fast paced movie for the kids. The two evil villains are not too scary for the younger kids, and watching a planet blow up is also not too scary when it is an animated planet. The tween and teen crowd, like my son, will enjoy seeing a video game they have played recreated as a movie on the big screen! I could tell at certain parts where the video game action would have come in, like when the Galactic Rangers were shooting all the mini robots! John Goodman did a great job as Ratchet’s boss. He has been a major character in another animated series, and he made his voice distinctive for this role so we will not be confused. And Sylvester Stallone voiced an awesome bad guy robot (Victor Von Ion)! I told my son he played Rocky, and he said he knew him as Rambo! There is a great message in here for the kids: do not give up on your dreams! Also, heroes can come from unlikely places, and friendship can arise from unlikely pairs. Ratchet was turned down by the Galactic Rangers, and ended up saving them. Clank was a rejected robot, and instead of being scrap metal, he also helped to save the day. 
I am happy for any movie that introduces some good solid science fiction to the next generation! Go see the movie IN THEATERS FRIDAY! You can also connect with Ratchet and Clank on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
Image courtesy of Carmen Staicer.
How fun to have the game become a movie and sounds super entertaining.
I love the colors so bright, need to see this
This looks like it is going to be a cute movie. I plan on taking my niece and nephew to see it.
This sounds like a super fun movie! I can’t wait to see it with my kiddos.
I can’t wait to see this movie! Ratchet and Clank is one of the classics in video game platformers, and the animation on this film looks stellar.
This sounds like a great movie for my son to watch. He is in to this type of stuff.
I saw the preview just yesterday and thought it looked like something my kids would be interested. Space, robots, sci-fi, your review confirms my suspicions that we will have to go see Ratchet and Clank.
I have heard a lot about Ratchet and Clank lately. It looks like it is going to be a really fun movie for kids.
This looks like it is going to be a cute movie. My kids will for sure be wanting to see it.
I believe I saw the previews to this last week. My son would want to see it…so I guess that means I’m going to too!!
The movie looks so good!! I love taking my kids to the movies they love to watch them on the big screen.
This movie looks really great. I know once my kids see the preview they will want to see this for sure .Especially my 7 and 5 year olds!
This film looks both funny and fierce! My kids love all things science, space and video game related, so I think this one would be a real winner.
This movie looks awesome! Cant wait to check it out with hubby & my there boys!
What a cool experience! You always have the best movie scoop to share. And that photo of your family is a framer! I can’t wait to see this movie now. 🙂
I should have took the kids when we had free tickets. Glad you had fun. You rock Mitch!
Sounds pretty cool! What kid doesnt love Aliens!
My kids are going to love this movie. I will have to show them this trailer on the weekend.
Wish it’s opened today. .. going to take my kids. Looks like a good movie
I’m not cool enough to be familiar with the video game, but this movie sounds great!
This looks like such a fun adventure movie. I’m excited to see Ratchet and Clank team up to save the day.
Oh! I loved the game—the movie looks so cute! I’ll have to take my girls, they’ll love it!
Always on the hunt for good family movies. We will add this to our list.
I loved reading about this and now want to experience it with my grand kids.
This looks like a good one! Can’t wait to take my bigger guy to go see it!
Sounds like a movie that my family would love!
My family loves animated films. This looks like one we are all going to enjoy!
I think my almost 10 year old would love this. She’s into gaming right now and science fiction! Thanks for the info- will plan a day for us to go watch!
How fun! My little scientists will get a kick out of this. Plus, I’m sure it’ll inspire some fun STEM-based learning.
My youngest is very excited to see this movie!
This movie looks like it’s going to be great. I definitely want to take my kids to see it.
My 11 year old new all about this movie release before I did, because he’s the big gamer in our house. We definitely can’t wait to check this one out, the animation looks fun and I’m sure my 5 year old will also enjoy.
Looks cute! Will have to add it to our list of must see!
My son start to love this even he watched the trailer before the full movie. He really wants it and he can’t wait for this movie.
My twins are really excited about this movie! They love going to the movies and it makes me happy when movies are appropriate enough for my twins, yet entertaining enough that my older kids enjoy it as well!
This sounds like something that my son would love!I will have to check it out with him!
We’ve seen ads for this movie and it looks so fun! A great way to kick off the summer movie season.
Ratchet & Clank looks and sounds like it will be fun to see. We saw Jungle Book last weekend. It was exceptionally good. I think Ratchet will be a hit with this family, as well. I love to see the underdog win because there’s more to him or her than meets the eye.
How fun! Always up for family movie night out.
Very cool! I think my nephew would really enjoy this movie, I’m thinking of taking him to see it soon so we can spend some more time together. 🙂
this is so cool. i just realized how big these games are when i saw my 20-something cousin posting about it on facebook just out of love! You really never are too old to enjoy – i think it’s time for me to invest in a gaming system 🙂
Ooh I think I would enjoy this movie a lot. I’d take my daughter along as well. Lol
I remember this video game! Should be a great movie, I know my son will love seeing it
this looks like a fun movie.
Okay, Chase & Bryce are GLUED to this video game….. so they have been sooo excited to see the previews and have been begging me to bring them when it opens. Thx for this review, we’ll definitely be going!
There’s no better way to get a child, or some adults for that matter, excited about film than to link it to a video game. It’s like it creates a special bond. Looks like a cute movie.
I didn’t know it was once a video game. I want to see it. 🙂
I can’t wait to take the boychild to see this tonight. He loves movies and has been begging to go see Ratchet & Clank. Glad you got a chance to go!
We’ll add it to the list – looks funny!
The years of playing Ratchet & Clank, created many memories for my older sons, and guess what .. 2 of them are married fathers themselves. They may live in different states 1 will be enjoying the new movie in Texas, the other son right here in NYC. My youngest son (Jes) is taking my daughter in the hopes of creating a new fan. Jes also took the old gaming console out of the attic and plans playing Ratchet & Clank after they see the movie on Long Island.
My kids are super stoked about seeing this movie. I need to take them to see it this weekend.