By Margaret Siytangco
Let me say this first: GOAT is not just another animated sports movie.
It’s fun. It’s loud. It’s heart-filled. And for a mom who turned this into a Valentine’s mom-and-son date? It was such a win.
(Images courtesy of Columbia Pictures)
Produced by Stephen Curry and backed by the same creative energy behind KPop Demon Hunters and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, you can immediately feel that bold, stylized DNA. The aesthetic? Watercolor-y but graffiti. Soft, but edgy. It feels like a sketchbook collided with a street court. Completely unique. Completely eye-catching.
And yes — it’s inspired by Curry’s own underdog story. The underestimated player. The doubted kid. The one who dared to dream way bigger than people expected. Except here, the underdog is literally a goat. Greatest. Of. All. Time. The metaphor is not subtle — and I love that it doesn’t try to be.
The voice cast? So good. You’ll recognize Caleb McLaughlin, Aaron Pierre, David Harbour, Nicola Coughlan, and Gabrielle Union — plus Curry himself. And you can tell they had fun with it. The characters feel rich. Distinct. Not just filler voices reading lines.
Now, can we talk about the sneakers?
Because excuse me. Those rubber shoes are about to become collectible. I am calling it. The designs are bold, colorful, and very Gen Alpha coded. If these drop in real life, kids are going to want them. It’s giving serious “Sold out in three days” vibes.
But beyond its style and branding potential, what really makes GOAT work is its heart.
This is an underdog story done right. It’s entertaining. It’s funny. It doesn’t drag. It doesn’t preach. It just lets you root for someone who refuses to shrink himself. And as a mom watching beside my kiddo? That hits.
My son was locked in. He was laughing, reacting, and fully invested. And that shared movie moment? That’s the real win.
Is it deep, dark cinema? No.
Is it emotionally draining? Not at all.
Is it going to become one of those well-loved, rewatchable family movies? I genuinely think so.
This feels like the kind of film families will put on again on a random Saturday. The kind kids quote. The kind that quietly becomes part of childhood.
Bring the kiddos. Bring the whole family.
If you’re looking for something entertaining, stylish, and heart-forward — GOAT is worth the watch.
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