Raging Bull blends animation and family sensibilities under George Miller, tracking a collision between desire and consequence as characters pursue outcomes they may not fully understand until it is too late. Tirapa screened the film as part of our ongoing coverage of major theatrical and streaming releases shaping the 2026 conversation.
- Director
- George Miller
- Runtime
- 139 minutes
- Release
- 2026-04-18
- Primary genres
- Animation, Family
- Platform notes
- Theatrical wide release (check local listings)
Tirapa review
There is a difference between a loud movie and a confident one; Raging Bull keeps finding that sweet spot where pressure builds without hysterics.
The film's animation scaffolding supports a story about consequence: choices reverberate across scenes rather than resetting weekly. The edit keeps clean sightlines through chaos; you always know where you are, which makes jeopardy feel expensive rather than confused.
If you are allergic to earnestness, proceed with caution—but if you miss movies that swing, this one swings hard. Raging Bull lands differently depending on whether you prioritize spectacle or character—but both camps get something tangible.
On balance, the film earns its scale with readable stakes and a finale that does not cheat the setup.
Strengths
- Soundscape and score that elevate tension without bullying it
- Strong ensemble chemistry with clearly drawn motivations
- Action choreography that prioritizes geography and clarity
- Confident pacing that trusts audience intelligence
Weak spots
- The finale asks for an emotional leap some viewers may not grant
- One subplot gestures at depth without fully landing payoff
- Exposition occasionally arrives in clusters rather than drips
- Secondary antagonist motivations feel thinner than the leads
Cast
Simu Liu, Scarlett Johansson, Ryan Gosling, Nicolas Cage, Emily Blunt
Trailer & footage
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