Eternal Bridesmaid LAIKA finally became the bride at the latest Golden Globe's ceremony. Despite being nominated and invited constantly to lose to Disney around every turn ("Paranorman" was better than "Brave" and you can't change my mind), finally got the better of the Sequel Station by having this movie win over "Frozen 2" and "Toy Story 4".It's remarkable how similar Lionel Frost looks like his voice actor Hugh Jackman. Just saying.
The first 15 minutes are like...backwards "Smallfoot".
Of course, at heart it is a children's movie, but it's refreshing to see the main character be an outright jackass. A conniving person who wants his own ends. And have the other one essentially be a crass, literal animal. Frankly, everyone's pretty unlikeable or irritating at first, and I don't have a problem watching them.
It's a bit of the same "It's...fine." Vein as "Klaus", though I admit to having a lot more and bigger laughs here. ("Now...hold onto me tightly!" "Are you sure...Adelina's watching.").
It's certainly ambitious visually and Laika's biggest, most creative effort. I just wish it was a little more creative with its story.
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