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"It's a little bit Babe, a little bit Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer," says Rhonda Handlon (Plugged In). "But it fails to retain the enduring qualities of either of those family classics. Adults will roll their eyes at such unimaginative construction. Children, however, will likely be captivated from the moment they lay eyes on the rain-soaked, frightened zebra and stay hooked through all the cheesy lingo to the predictable finish line. That's why it's necessary to note (again) that the film warranted a PG rating for lots of crude physical humor and scatological jokes. And its primary characters exhibit more than a couple of (uncorrected) character flaws."

But Annabelle Robertson (Crosswalk) disagrees, saying that it's "a lovely movie that everyone but the most cynical will enjoy."

Chris Monroe (Christian Spotlight) concludes, "This movie is a lot of fun and did not feel dumbed down because it is something for kids. There are good lessons exemplified throughout. This movie is very inspirational and can be a fun way to enjoy a Saturday afternoon with the family."

Cliff Vaughn (Ethics Daily) says it's "hilarious and satisfying. It's cookie-cutter storytelling … but well done. Laced throughout are product placements for Auto Zone and Kodak, as well as references to other movies like Chicken Run and Field of Dreams. The pop culture payoffs will keep most adults tuned in."

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