FernGully: The Last Rainforest
When a sprite named Crysta shrinks a human boy, Zak, down to her size, he vows to help the magical fairy folk stop a greedy logging company from destroying their home: the pristine rainforest known as FernGully. Zak and his new friends fight to defend FernGully from lumberjacks — and the vengeful spirit they accidentally unleash after chopping down a magic tree.
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Plot Summary
In the magical rainforest of FernGully, Crysta, a fairy, is curious about the human world. When logging machines, operated by humans with the help of a destructive spirit named Hexxus, begin destroying her home, Crysta shrinks a young logger named Zak to her size. Together, with the help of her fairy friends and a wise old kangaroo, they must find a way to stop the destruction and save FernGully before it's too late.
Critical Reception
FernGully: The Last Rainforest was generally well-received by critics and audiences alike, praised for its stunning animation, environmental message, and voice performances. While not a box office smash, it has become a beloved animated classic, particularly noted for its ahead-of-its-time ecological themes.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its vibrant and detailed animation.
- Applauded for its timely and important environmental message.
- Noted for strong voice performances, especially Robin Williams.
Google audience: Google users largely appreciated FernGully for its beautiful animation and its compelling story that highlighted the importance of environmental conservation. Many found it to be an engaging and educational film for children.
Fun Fact
The character of Hexxus, the pollution spirit voiced by Tim Curry, was originally conceived as a more traditional villain but was re-imagined as a creature made of pollution and oil to better personify environmental destruction.
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