Isle of Dogs
Isle of Dogs

Movie spotlight

Isle of Dogs

2018
Movie
101 min
English

In the future, an outbreak of canine flu leads the mayor of a Japanese city to banish all dogs to an island used as a garbage dump. The outcasts must soon embark on an epic journey when a 12-year-old boy arrives on the island to find his beloved pet.

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IMDb7.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes90%
Metacritic68/100
Google Users85%
Director: Wes AndersonGenres: Animation, Adventure, Comedy, Drama, Family, Fantasy

Plot Summary

In a dystopian future Japan, all dogs are exiled to a remote island after a deadly outbreak of canid-flu. A young boy named Atari sets out alone in a miniature plane to find his beloved bodyguard dog, Spots. He lands on Trash Island and is immediately caught up in a quest with a pack of alpha dogs to find Spots and uncover a conspiracy threatening all of dogkind.

Critical Reception

Isle of Dogs received generally positive reviews from critics, who praised its unique visual style, detailed animation, and Anderson's distinctive directorial voice. Some critics found the narrative a bit convoluted, but most admired its ambition and quirky charm. Audiences were also largely receptive, appreciating its distinct aesthetic and emotional core.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its stunning stop-motion animation and meticulous visual design.

  • Applauded for Wes Anderson's signature quirky humor and distinctive storytelling.

  • Some found the plot overly intricate, but the film's heart and unique world-building were widely appreciated.

Google audience: Audiences generally loved the film's imaginative world, beautiful animation, and unique visual style. Many found the story heartwarming and appreciated the emotional journey of the characters, though a few felt the plot was a bit complex.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for the Academy Award for Best Animated Feature. Won Best Animated Film at the 2018 European Film Awards.

Fun Fact

Each of the main dog characters was animated by a different animator, and each animator developed a unique way of moving for their character, contributing to the distinct personalities of the dogs.

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2 reviews
CinemaSerf

CinemaSerf

Now as someone with a bit of an hate/hate relationship with man’s best friend, the idea of rounding them all up and shoving them on an island where nobody needs to worry about abandoned bags of their crap littering the place up sounded quit...

Gimly

Gimly

I was very fond of _Fantastic Mr. Fox_, Wes Anderson's first stop-motion animated faire. _Isle of Dogs_ less so. It's most certainly not a bad movie, but my expectations were pretty midling and, personally, they were not met. _Final rat...

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