Abounding in dumb jokes that kids are bound to like but sometimes too scary for very young viewers, "Alpha and Omega" -- also going out in 2D -- takes too long to find its footing and at best is proficient, not exhilarating.
Opposites attract and love conquers society's rules in "Alpha and Omega," a standard rom-com set among wildish wolves and dressed up in 3D animation. Abounding in dumb jokes that kids are bound to like but sometimes too scary for very young viewers, the movie -- also going out in 2D -- takes too long to find its footing and at best is proficient, not exhilarating. It's the youngest moviegoers who would get the biggest kick from the 3D effects, but for families on an entertainment budget, they're not special enough to warrant the extra cost.
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