The Twits
Les Deux Gredins
Quand d'affreux méchants décident de s'en prendre à leur ville, deux courageux enfants font équipe avec une famille d'animaux magiques pour les arrêter.
Hakihiko a rédigé une critique
14 décembre 2025•
A Missed Chance at Mischievous Fun
"The Twits" sets out to bring Roald Dahl's wickedly mean-spirited humor to the screen, but the result feels oddly muted and uneven. While the source material thrives on sharp absurdity and unapologetic nastiness, the film struggles to capture that same bite, ending up as a rather underwhelming animated adaptation.
Visually, the animation is serviceable but rarely inspired. It gets the job done without offering memorable stylistic choices or moments that truly stand out. The tone also feels conflicted - caught between embracing the grotesque humor that defines the story and softening it for a broader audience. That hesitation drains much of the fun and impact.
The comedy lands only sporadically. A few gags manage to raise a smile, but many jokes feel flat or repetitive, lacking the clever cruelty that made the original story so memorable. The characters, by design exaggerated and unpleasant, never become engaging enough to carry the film on their own.
In the end, "The Twits" isn't outright terrible, but it's a clear missed opportunity. It has moments of charm and mischief, yet they're too few and far between to make the experience truly enjoyable. An adaptation that plays it too safe, leaving behind much of what made the original work special.
Hakihiko a rédigé une critique
14 décembre 2025•
A Missed Chance at Mischievous Fun
"The Twits" sets out to bring Roald Dahl's wickedly mean-spirited humor to the screen, but the result feels oddly muted and uneven. While the source material thrives on sharp absurdity and unapologetic nastiness, the film struggles to capture that same bite, ending up as a rather underwhelming animated adaptation.
Visually, the animation is serviceable but rarely inspired. It gets the job done without offering memorable stylistic choices or moments that truly stand out. The tone also feels conflicted - caught between embracing the grotesque humor that defines the story and softening it for a broader audience. That hesitation drains much of the fun and impact.
The comedy lands only sporadically. A few gags manage to raise a smile, but many jokes feel flat or repetitive, lacking the clever cruelty that made the original story so memorable. The characters, by design exaggerated and unpleasant, never become engaging enough to carry the film on their own.
In the end, "The Twits" isn't outright terrible, but it's a clear missed opportunity. It has moments of charm and mischief, yet they're too few and far between to make the experience truly enjoyable. An adaptation that plays it too safe, leaving behind much of what made the original work special.
