The lisping choir in full Latin mode.
Loved it
Today was a bit of escapism. The Sheep Detectives is an odd piece which does for sheep what Watership Down did for rabbits. In it, we join a flock of sheep living within their own rather complex and at times unfathomable rules with hero worshipped Shepherd ( Hugh Jackman) in charge. After his murder they have to come together in order to solve the mystery of whodidit, and the interaction of the characters voiced by the likes of Patrick Stewart, Bryan Cranston, Julia Lewis-Dreyfuss and Chris O Dowd proves to be much more entertaining that the activity of the more human cast, headed by Emma Thompson
Light, mostly frothy, but at times it’s very Disney emotional which bring the tears flowing when certain sheep are in trouble; it’s a kids film more enjoyed by adults , just as the novel watership Down was a children’s book for adults.
Saw The Sheep Detectives last week - loved it so much went back to see it again. Heart warming and heartrending, plays straight with the audience - all the clues to spotting the murderer are all there, if you are not having too much fun to look for them - with some seriously good characterful sheep, and the CGI that manufactured them. Most internet reviewers seem surprised they enjoyed it so much. I also went with no expectation, just to see my favourite actor. But then I should have known better - the director also does Minions.
ReplyDeleteAs in watership down, I. Liked that the sheep had their own rules and skills and ways unique to their society
DeleteHope to see it soon and appreciate the review!
ReplyDeleteFeeling better? May it be so.
Hugs!
I’m getting used to emptying the leg bag
DeleteNow that's a film I know I'd enjoy. I do like a good whodunnit, and with sheep looking for the culprit...
ReplyDeleteI'm taking heart from the fact that you're getting out and about. Following Doctor's orders. Good on you, John. Onwards and upwards! xx
The who dunnit stands out like a sore thumb but who cares
DeleteI was so hoping it was a kids film for kids... my littlest granddaughter loves all things farm animals right now... :) Thanks for the review John.... Hugs! deb
ReplyDeleteI think the kids in the cinema liked it , one was crying dreadfully at the sad bits but we all did that at Bambi
DeleteI had to take our older son out of the theater when the hunters started shooting in the forest in the Bambi movie. He was about 4 years old and too upset to stay.
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Disney helped so many kids deal with death
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