"It's funny and diverting and it's even found accommodation for the elderly. Thoughtful, that, in a family film."
★★★★
- David Sexton, Evening Standard

"Thankfully, despite this feeling like a bit of a walk-through now and then, the performances save the day."
★★★★
- Jamie East, The Sun

"More fast-paced fantasy action."
★★★★
- Chris Hunneysett, Daily Mirror

"No, it's nothing new - literally, it's the same plot recycled, down to the magic crystal - and there's no major twists on the formula, but there's something enjoyable about watching a franchise that truly nails what it does best."
★★★★
- Huw Fullerton, Radio Times