Bizarre visuals, outdated humour and a needlessly abstract moral prevent this prehistoric offering from DreamWorks Animation from living up to its potential. The animation flows smoothly enough and the 3D doesn’t offend, but when it’s difficult to recognise the message, let alone the wildlife, it’s fair to say that something has missed the mark.

Talking animals – check. Journey of a lifetime – check. Ryan Reynolds – double check.

The Croods are the new Jetsons. But old.