With a screenplay and direction by Chris Sanders, this new film is a joy on every level. It is based on the book by Peter Brown and Mr. Sanders and his terrific team bring it to animated life.
The animation is wonderful combining familiar animation techniques for the action and foreground but with a vibrant hand painted feel for the background creating a completely new look. The simple story is filled with humor, suspense, action and a surprising emotional core. It's a treat for the eyes and touches your heart as well.
The film features the vocal talents of Lupita Nyong'o as "the Robot", Pedro Pascal as Fink, the fox, Kit Connor as Brightbill the goose, Catherine O'Hara as Pinktail the opossum, Bill Nighy as Longneck the goose, Mark Hamill as Thorn the grizzly bear, Matt Berry as Paddler the beaver, and Ving Rhames as Thunderbolt the falcon.
I would recommend it for children and adults as well, although there are a few scenes that younger viewers may find frightening. It's a perfect family film, filled with life lessons and a strong moral center. Try to see it in a theater where the big screen and sound really make the film "pop".
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