On Your Mark, Get Set, GO See 'Turbo'!

Start your shells!

Meet DreamWorks Animation's fast talkin’, big dreamin’, speed lovin’ snail, Turbo. At the heart of this little mollusk’s big dream to become a world-famous racer is the classic “I think I can” lesson.  Like "The Little Engine That Could," Turbo faces tremendous odds but after a freak accident, he gets the speed he needs to compete in the Indy 500.  Teaming up with another fellow dreamer — a man who co-owns a down-and-out taco stand — Turbo makes his way to the race.

Cute, charming and tons of fun, "Turbo" kept its pace from the start.  DreamWorks always nails its animation and they have a knack for adding amazing detail to the littlest of creatures.

As for the voice acting, Ryan Reynolds gives a sweet sentimentality to the little garden snail.  Plus, Samuel L. Jackson and Snoop Dogg definitely add bring the comedy as Turbo’s racing companions.

"Turbo" is for the kids, which was a bit of a bummer for this big kid. The beauty of past DreamWorks films is their ability to blend story and slapstick for the little ones and some smart and witty one-liners for the adults.  Throughout "Turbo" I had a few laughs along the way, but not enough to make me want to watch on repeat (ie. Shrek).

But, as one nine-year old movie critic made very clear on her way out of the theater, “Turboooooo… give it five stars! Give it five stars!” So, who am I to argue?

If you are looking for a fun summer flick with the kids and "Despicable Me 2" isn’t on the must-watch list, then on your marks, get set, GO … "Turbo"’s got the green light in my book!