‘Sneaks’ review: Shoe love comes through, but animated adventure wears thin

‘Sneaks’ Review: Anthony Mackie, Chloe Bailey and Martin Lawrence in an Animated Comedy That Takes the High Out of Hi-Tops

Rob Edwards and Christopher Jenkins' film about a pair of coveted sneakers that get separated squanders a starry voice cast that also includes Swae Lee, Macy Gray and Laurence Fishburne.

Animated ‘Sneaks’ could use more traction

“Sneaks” is a little sneaky. A brightly colored, music-tinged animated adventure jumping into theaters this week, it presents early on as the story of Edson (voiced by Swae Lee), a high schooler with worn-out sneakers who wins a pair of sick, one-of-a-kind basketball shoes at a Big Apple convention for sneaker enthusiasts. The baller believes the shiny-new kicks will be life-changing for him, helping him earn a hoops scholarship and win the girl…

‘Sneaks’ review: Shoe love comes through, but animated adventure wears thin

“Sneaks” is a little sneaky.

‘Sneaks’ Review: Sneakerhead Culture Gets Animated in Pedestrian Kiddie Feature

Anthony Mackie and Chloe Bailey voice a pair of sneakers separated in New York in a cliched animated feature.

Martin Lawrence and Chloe Bailey Get Animated in ‘Sneaks’

Anthony Mackie, Martin Lawrence and Chloe Bailey are among the star-studded voice cast for the new animated film, Sneaks. The family movie is an ode to sneaker culture — told from the perspective of the shows themselves. Directed by Rob Edwards and Chris Jenkins, Sneaks also features the voice talents of Swae Lee, Ella Mai, Quavo, Laurence Fishburne, Keith David and many more. It’s in theaters today.Sneaks explores the hidden world of sneakers —…

Sneaks: An Adorable Sneakerhead Adventure!

Sneaks is a 2025 animated comedy that mixes adventure, emotion, and a deep love for sneaker culture. Co-directed by Rob Edwards (The Princess and the Frog, Treasure Planet) and Chris Jenkins (Surf’s Up, Home), the story centers on Ty (Anthony Mackie). Ty is a luxury designer sneaker who’s lived his whole life tucked away in a velvet-lined box. But when a mysterious collector snatches his sister, Maxine (Chloe Bailey), Ty is forced to leave his p…