there's a chaotic feel to the storytelling, which can mean it's difficult to stay engaged. However, strong visual gags and surreal interludes liven things up, and the film's gang of long-dead animals - dubbed the "Extinctables" - is a nice touch
even if you can get over the inherent weirdness of furry little doughnut-shaped creatures with holes in their middles, there’s a lot to puzzle over with this family animation, which manages to be both surreally baffling and wearyingly derivative
"Extinct" is nothing more than perfectly OK. It's a somewhat conventional tale that lacks any real adventure or individuality; It's harmless fun; But if you're looking for something special, sadly this isn't likely to fit the mold
"Extinct" is a colourful ball of energy where the gags keep on coming; Though not every punchline is as successful as the others, this family flick about time-traveling doughnut-shaped critters has a lot of surprisingly clever visual gags
by Emma Simmonds [Radio Times ]
