THE RED TURTLE (Theatrical Release USA 2016)

Ben Meyers’ rating: 4.5|5.0 Starsìììì

The Red Turtle—animated film has a 5.0 storyline—does not have a 5-star portrayal. Besides that, this film is 'nothing to cough at' as it delivers a unique story about the way humans raise ourselves generationally. The movie moves in an almost elegant fashion with great heart. The cinematography works with such craft that the cinematography earns its own re-watch-ability status. Craftsmanship shows in this re-watchable piece of entertainment. This high caliber film more than deserves its watch.

Film Poster Courtesy of Wikipedia

Storyline

A red turtle changes the life of a shipwrecked man.

Additional Thanks

Thank you to Director Michael Dudok de Wit for directing effort. Thank you  to Producers Pascal Caucheteux, Vincent Maravel, Grégoire Soriat and Toshio Suzuki for making the film possible. Additional characters/cast include: The Father (Voice of Emmanuel Garijo), The Son (Voice of Tom Hudson), The Son (Voice of Baptiste Goy), The Baby (Voice of Axel Devillers), The Mother (Voice of Barbara Beretta), Mother (Voice of Maud Brethenoux), Father (Voice of Mickaël Dumoussaud), and Son (Voice of Elie Tertois). 

Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe?

 Yes. This animated film attests to the professionalism of its producing team and completely earns its right to audience time and money investment.

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Ben Meyers