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Chicken Little
A bold and colorful retelling of the classic tale of the not-so-bright little chicken's encounter with an acorn and gravity. Children will be delighted as crazy-eyed Chicken and all his panicked friends run away from the sky and right into an eye-catching surprise. With delicious illustrations, wacky text and a spectacular finale, this is a colorful and comic extravaganza.
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Plot Summary
The sky is falling! Or so claims Chicken Little, a young chicken who is ridiculed by everyone in Oakhaven town after a piece of the sky, an acorn, falls on his head. Determined to prove himself, he joins forces with his misfit friends, Abby Mallard (the Ugly Duckling), Fish out of Water, and Runt of the Litter, to uncover the truth behind the falling acorn. Their investigation leads them to discover an alien invasion and they must band together to save their town and the world from an extraterrestrial takeover.
Critical Reception
Chicken Little received mixed reviews from critics, with many praising its vibrant animation and voice cast, but criticizing its derivative plot and humor that appealed more to younger audiences. Audiences generally found it to be an entertaining, albeit forgettable, animated feature.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its innovative CGI animation and energetic pacing.
Criticized for a predictable storyline and jokes that rely heavily on slapstick.
The voice performances were generally well-received, adding charm to the characters.
Google audience: Google users found the film to be a visually appealing and energetic cartoon with funny moments, particularly for younger viewers. However, some felt the story was a bit too chaotic and relied on a familiar 'boy who cried wolf' narrative.
Fun Fact
The voice of the narrator, who is Mayor Ted, was originally intended to be voiced by the late actor John Ritter. However, he passed away during production, and Garry Marshall took over the role.
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