Argumentative Essay On Oddball

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Captured in the natural beauty of high-definition, the Australian film Oddball features the adventures of the dog named in the title and his family’s fight against society. They end up going the extra mile to protect both the fairy penguins and the tourism that the town needs so much. Under director Stuart McDonald, Oddball certainly takes all the right turns. Furthermore, with the unparalleled acting expertise of Shane Jacobson as Swampy the owner of Oddball, this film is bound for success. A touching story is based on true events, this is an entertaining ride that will definitely take a bite out of your heart!

The penguins in the sanctuary are left unguarded at night and all the while they are being hunted by the cunning foxes. If the course of nature takes its way, the path of the predicament faced by the penguins will be shaped according to its will. However, this will is challenged by the compassion of Swampy, Olivia and Oddball, resulting in their resistance by which they protect the f­airy penguins. It is now left in the hands of Swampy and Olivia to train Oddball to fight. This will take a tough bite out of the scrappy dog. Can
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To promote a family friendly environment, the film splices in some comedy. Certain scenes work to drastically change the mood of the film at various times. What I can tell you is that in the entirety of the film, the humorous scenes of Oddball fleeing out of the ute Swampy owns and causing havoc to the property in the town really stand out. Eventually, however, this chaos lands Oddball in a tight game of tag, while his antics also give us a taste of comedy. A mixture of emotions is left etched in among my thoughts. Attached to the mournful moments woven into heart-wrenching scenes are accompanying swathes of melancholy music, especially as we uncover the past of Swampy. Is it the supremacy of the images or is it the twisted plot that appeals to us

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