Based on the popular “Family Guy” cartoon show, “Stewie Griffin: The Untold Story” perfectly captures everything good and bad about the series. It’s definitely got a few funny moments but the writing is just so lazy and the animation is often lifeless. It’s never been as memorable as “The Simpsons” nor as biting as “South Park”.

A near-death experience appears to have a strong impact on the Stewie Griffin. He decides to abandon his wicked ways to avoid eternal punishment but his new behaviour does not last long. He then sees a man that looks like an adult version of himself on television and goes in search of this man. He believes this must be his biological father but discovers the man is actually a future version of himself.

I never really cared much for the characters from “Family Guy”. Here, Stewie is the main focus and that’s okay as he’s certainly not the weakest character on the show. He’s a baby but he’s also an evil genius that seems like he’s destined to be a villain in a “James Bond” movie. The other family members include the moronic father, Peter. I find most of the voice acting in “Family Guy” rather nauseating. The animation on the characters looks no better than the series.

I really dislike the writing style of “Family Guy” as they constantly cut to little skits. Honestly, it’s sometimes mere seconds between skits in this movie. The whole plot of the film is rather weak and it feels like a few episodes awkwardly stitched together. If you are a big “Family Guy” fan then I’m sure you’ll enjoy it but for everybody else, this is going to be underwhelming. It’s a shame because there are a few really funny moments here and there but the formula of the comedy becomes so predictable.