Wolfwalkers
In a time of superstition and magic, when wolves are seen as demonic and nature an evil to be tamed, a young apprentice hunter comes to Ireland with her father to wipe out the last pack. But when she saves a wild native girl, their friendship leads her to discover the world of the Wolfwalkers and transform her into the very thing her father is tasked to destroy.
- Released: 2020-10-26
- Runtime: 103 minutes
- Genre: Adventure, Animation, Family
- Stars: Honor Kneafsey, Eva Whittaker, Sean Bean, Simon McBurney, Tommy Tiernan, Jon Kenny, John Morton, Maria Doyle Kennedy, Oliver McGrath, Niamh Moyles, Nora Twomey, Paul Young, Lana Ropion
- Director: Tomm Moore, Ross Stewart
Comments
- Neill4797 - 11 May 2024
Another Gorgeously Animated Film From Cartoon Saloon
Wolfwalkers is a visually stunning animation. The imagery is so captivating that one could easily watch it without sound and still be mesmerised. But beyond its beauty lies a story just as engaging as the breathtaking images it presents.
Set against the backdrop of Kilkenny, the film delves into Irish mythology and history in a refreshing and authentic manner, avoiding clichés of generic portrayals of Ireland. It's a rare gem that not only appeals to audiences of all ages but also enriches their understanding of Irish culture and history with its rich storytelling and cultural depth.
One of its standout features is the brilliant differentiation in animation styles between the human and wolf perspectives. This unique approach to the animation is both a brilliant visual and narrative device. - Chiefbukowski - 1 August 2023
Not sure why highly rated...
First off, I'm not going to rate the animation style. It is so subjective that it's up to the individual whether they like it or not. It's not my cup of tea, I felt it was a bit all over the place and no consistent theme, but hey, some people will like the style or lack there of and good on them, enjoy!
However, an animated film can literally be 2 stick figures in a blank void and it will be good if there is a good story... and unfortunately this one doesn't have a good story. It's a cliched story, no twists, no fresh look at anything. There is never any sense of jeopardy and very little (nothing actually) in the way of clever humour or dialogue. I can understand if it was on the Nickelodeon channel in the under-5 year old's programming, it's simplistic and colourful. But to be getting nominated for major film awards? Very odd, not sure where that is coming from. So many other animated films more deserving.
The acting is pretty shoddy too but in an animated feature that is down to the editor and director so not blaming the actors. I'm pretty sure there were quite a number of looped/repeated lines from Sean Bean in there, it brought back memories of the Hard Rain video game glitch (Shaun!... Shaun!... Shaun!)
So, overall, a decent distraction to plonk a 4 year old down in front of. Simple, no frills toddler entertainment. No hidden meanings, no reading between the lines, no moral or environmental messages to be gleaned, no lessons learned by any character nor the audience. Sure wolves have been extinct in Ireland for over 200 years, it could have at least mentioned that.
If you are over 5 and are giving this movie a high rating, you are either related to someone in/on the movie, or you have the mental capacity of a 5 year old. In which case, well done on using a computer! Proud of you lil buddy. Please seek an education and realise what a good movie actually is.
