A Potpourri of Vestiges Review
By Astha Joshi
A series which
everyone in their childhood had loved to watch, Shaun the Sheep, has now come up
with an animated film 'Shaun The Sheep: Farmageddon' directed by Will
Becher and Richard Phelan, where Shaun is not only a
sheep but also a superhero who helps his alien-friend to go back to her planet.
This animated film doesn't fail to make you laugh like its series. The
appropriate use of situational comedy successfully makes one burst out laughing.
It lets the emotion sink in before jumping on to the next. At times, it becomes
racy and adventurous, giving the viewer a sense of being an adrenaline-junkie
along with a constant smile on their face.
There's no change in
the characters, except adding the new ones. Lula, the little alien, mistakenly
crashes on planet Earth and goes through several fearful and vague experiences
which beautifully connects the audience to her.
Before meeting Lula,
Shaun and his team tirelessly make efforts to play and get rid of their boredom
and their captain-dog, Blitzer leaves no stone unturned to stop their devilish
behavior. Street-smart Shaun keeps leading the herd with new ideas, and that's
when he sees the alien for the first time. With no words and mere expressions,
the director has been able to bring out the sentiments beautifully.
After which, parallel
stories go together when Lula and Shaun meet and experience the roller coaster
of emotions; at the same time, the farmer's greedy desire to buy a new tractor
arises, and the sinister organization is looking for the alien. In between, the
superpowers of Lula keep amazing Shaun, and at times give rise to a new
problem, getting the duo in trouble.
Although, there's
nothing novel in the story, the narration on the screen is where the real
thrill is. It is indeed creative and funny to see the recreations of some shots
of '2001: A Space Odyssey', using the same background music and a few scenes,
the parody did wonders. More than its animation, the film rocked with its background
music, depicting the characters lucidly. The film also pleases your eyes with
the use of beautiful scenic landscapes at the start of the film. In animation
films, it becomes necessary to pick up the right shades to set the mood, and
this film successfully does it. Apart from the technicalities, the director has
done justice with each character, giving them the space to develop. The
director chose to narrate the story of the alien as well as of the antagonist
through flashbacks.
The film was not only a comic film, but a
complete package of emotions. It also stands out in the portrayal of human
values like true friendship and commitment. With its animation and joyous
approach towards space, the film will surely inspire the kids to explore more
about planets and the cosmic world. It will help in building their interest in
the celestial world. Along with the kids, it will be a fun-time for the parents
and older ones to sit back and relive their childhood.
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