For a moment, the photorealistic cub aims a warm, open look at the audience—and, instantly, we’re reminded that this is a Barry Jenkins production ... characters; the animals are far more ...

Even burgeoning auteur Barry Jenkins sounded a little confused about ... it’s still a bunch of photorealistic computer-generated animals, which convey none of the expression, playfulness ...

Directed by Oscar-winner Barry Jenkins (“Moonlight,” “If Beale Street Could Talk”), the latest addition to the franchise follows not only the films but the world-famous stage musical.