‘Ray Gunn’ Review: Brad Bird’s Latest Animated Feature Is a Giddy Retro-Futurist Noir With More Energy Than Charm

Director Brad Bird returns with Ray Gunn, a retro-futurist animated sci-fi thriller for Netflix and Skydance Animation. Starring Sam Rockwell and Scarlett Johansson, the film presents a dazzling noir detective story set in a futuristic city featuring flying cars and jetpacks. While some reviews praise the immersive visuals and energy of this longtime passion project, others describe the narrative as sprawling with a muddled message, comparing the aesthetic to a blend of Blade Runner and classic animation.