Directed by Jakob Schuh & Max Lang.
Featuring the voices of Helena Bonham Carter, Rob Brydon, Robbie Coltrane, James Corden, John Hurt and Tom Wilkinson.
Distributed by NCircle Entertainment, 2009.
What would happen if something you invented was real? That's what happens in this delightful film based on the picture book written by Julia Donaldson and illustrated by Axel Scheffler. Two squirrels beg their mother to tell them a story about monsters, so their mother begins her tale with "a mouse took a stroll through the deep dark wood..." Mouse is looking for a nut, but along the way he comes face to face with fox, owl and snake - they are hungry and they want to eat mouse for lunch! Mouse is a smart one and he scares each animal away by inventing a terrible monster, a Gruffalo. But, what happens when mouse encounters his creation?? Will he outwit him too?
This film is a joy to watch! The animation is delightful - the animals are realistically portrayed but with a softness that matches the original illustrations in the book. Despite the threat of being eaten for lunch, this is a gentle story that is perfect for preschoolers and older children. I can't wait to share this in storytime! If you are looking for a book-based movie, I highly recommend this - also check out the book and discuss the differences and similiaries between the two formats. Happy viewing!
No comments:
Post a Comment