While it’s generally pretty easy to come up with a solid introduction of some sort prior to delving into any movie review, I literally have nothing to say on this one. I’ve never watched Shaun the Sheep at any point in my life, nor have I ever heard of it, either. But, since the concept has only been around for less than 10 years, and it typically airs in the United Kingdom – I honestly don’t feel out of the loop, as if I’m just discovering Sponge Bob Square Pants (or something to that effect).
Nevertheless, Shaun the Sheep is no different than anything else – and rightfully deserves a fair shake, free of pre-determined judgments…
In the Shaun the Sheep Movie, written and directed by Richard Starzak and Mark Burton,
Shaun (voiced by Justin Fletcher) has fallen …show more content…
More specifically, The Farmer ends up in the hospital – with memory loss, which leaves it up Shaun, Bitzer, and the rest of the flock to track him down. However, along the way, they catch the attention of a ruthless Animal Control agent, Trumper (Omid Djalili) – and must out maneuver him if they wish to retrieve The Farmer and return to their taken-for-granted lifestyle.
Stemming from the popular Wallace and Gromit short, A Close Shave, Shaun the Sheep is a well-constructed, ambitious stop-motion animated production. Initially, I’m guessing it’s not uncommon to judge such a production that less than stellar, visually, at least when compared to something from Disney or DreamWorks. But, don’t shortchange this under-utilized means of animation creation.
Admittedly, the animation doesn’t pop out at you, like Frozen or Minions, though it does draw you in – rather hastily, I might add, with a group of loveable protagonists that are kind at heart, and loyal to no end. Shaun, along with Bitzer, and The Farmer, collectively round out a cast that is delightful as The Simpsons, and as vibrant as any family residing within the confines of Walt Disney
Nevertheless, Shaun the Sheep is no different than anything else – and rightfully deserves a fair shake, free of pre-determined judgments…
In the Shaun the Sheep Movie, written and directed by Richard Starzak and Mark Burton,
Shaun (voiced by Justin Fletcher) has fallen …show more content…
More specifically, The Farmer ends up in the hospital – with memory loss, which leaves it up Shaun, Bitzer, and the rest of the flock to track him down. However, along the way, they catch the attention of a ruthless Animal Control agent, Trumper (Omid Djalili) – and must out maneuver him if they wish to retrieve The Farmer and return to their taken-for-granted lifestyle.
Stemming from the popular Wallace and Gromit short, A Close Shave, Shaun the Sheep is a well-constructed, ambitious stop-motion animated production. Initially, I’m guessing it’s not uncommon to judge such a production that less than stellar, visually, at least when compared to something from Disney or DreamWorks. But, don’t shortchange this under-utilized means of animation creation.
Admittedly, the animation doesn’t pop out at you, like Frozen or Minions, though it does draw you in – rather hastily, I might add, with a group of loveable protagonists that are kind at heart, and loyal to no end. Shaun, along with Bitzer, and The Farmer, collectively round out a cast that is delightful as The Simpsons, and as vibrant as any family residing within the confines of Walt Disney