Capture the Flag (2015)

Capture the Flag is the kind of family adventure that aims straight for the stars and actually gets there, blending big, boyish wonder about space with a warm, surprisingly heartfelt story about legacy and reconciliation. Its animation has a bright, playful energy, and the movie keeps the momentum up with breezy comedy and action set pieces that feel like a Saturday-matinee serial—only sleeker, louder, and set against the sheer thrill of the Moon. The voice performances and rousing score sell the excitement without drowning out the human core, making it easy to watch with kids while still giving adults something to smile at. If you’re looking for hard science or subtle satire, this isn’t that kind of trip, but if you want an upbeat, crowd-pleasing blast-off with genuine spirit, it’s an easy ticket to punch.

Capture the Flag is clearly aiming to be a kid-friendly, pro-space adventure with a big heart about family, heroism, and believing in science. The problem is the execution: the story feels overly familiar, the jokes lean pretty juvenile, and for a movie set on the moon it can be surprisingly flat and low-energy. Adults hoping for sharp writing or Pixar-level excitement may find themselves checking the time, because the film rarely rises above “serviceable Saturday morning cartoon.” That said, younger kids who like simple good-vs-evil plots, bright animation, and a straightforward sense of adventure will probably be perfectly content.