Michael's Movie Grade: B
A delightful animated family movie from Australia.
This film has a very fun premise. A kid from a pack of werewolves turns into a poodle instead of a wolf. Though he is the son of the leader of the pack, he feels like an outcast. To prove himself to the pack, he tries to contact the powerful and wise moon spirits. He accidently brings a baby moon spirit to Earth and must do what he can to bring the moon spirit home. Though parts of this story may feel familiar, it is very clever and a lot of fun. The movie also benefits from a strong lead character. It is easy to relate to this little werepoodle and we are on his side as soon as the film starts. Though he is immature and impulsive, he also has a very good heart and always means the best. His best friend a dog named Batty is also very likable and this movie has a very strong villain. Though the animation is not up to par with Disney or Pixar, it is of the quality that one expects from a theatrical animated feature despite its lower budget.
The movie's biggest flaw though is that a lot of the humor falls flat. Though there were a lot of jokes here, I did not find myself laughing that much. Some of the supporting characters are also rather bland and not as fleshed out as they should have been.
This film is a delight for kids and adults alike.
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