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The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water

Making waves in our world.

2015 · 1h 33m · PG Adventure, Animation, Comedy, Family, Fantasy
Directed by Paul Tibbitt

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Overview

Burger Beard is a pirate who is in search of the final page of a magical book that makes any evil plan he writes in it come true, which happens to be the Krabby Patty secret formula. When the entire city of Bikini Bottom is put in danger, SpongeBob, Patrick, Mr. Krabs, Squidward, Sandy, and Plankton need to go on a quest that takes them to the surface. In order to get back the recipe and save their city, the gang must retrieve the book and transform themselves into superheroes.

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Top critics, in their words

All reviews
80%
Tomatometer
Fresh

I never know what I want from commercial animated entertainment, but I do know that I like being able to suspect that -- by the standards of the competition -- its makers might be outlaws and lunatics.

Wesley Morris, Grantland
Fresh

Business as usual for the irrepressibly cheerful, pineapple-dwelling sea-creature.

Simon Abrams, Village Voice
Fresh

It's big, loud, choppy, in-your-face, and absolutely, positively glorious.

David Edelstein, New York Magazine/Vulture
Fresh

Not the most gripping narrative, but the frenetic pace and nonstop gags will please young fans.

Rafer Guzman, Newsday
Fresh

"The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water" remains true to the surrealism of its animated television roots. But it also tries to force a live-action element which isn't as comfortable a fit as a certain pair of symmetrical trousers.

Christy Lemire, RogerEbert.com

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