Owls & Mice
Owls & Mice

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Owls & Mice

2016
Movie
80 min
Dutch

Meral (8) just moved into a new town. She tries to make friends at her new school before their autumn school camp, but this is harder than expected. At home she befriends a little mouse that lives in her new room, which she calls Peepeep. Afraid that her parents will kill Peepeep while she is away, she secretly takes him with her. Thanks to the mouse, Meral makes some unexpected new friends. When an owl catches the little mouse, Meral blames her new friends. It is not until they set out into the wild to retrieve the owl pellet with Peepeep's bones that Meral finally understands what friendship is all about. OWLS & MICE is the sequel of the successful and award-winning FROGS & TOADS, from the same writer and director Simone van Dusseldorp.

Insights

IMDb7.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes85%
Metacritic70/100
Google Users91%
Director: Eleanor VanceGenres: Animation, Family, Comedy

Plot Summary

In the whimsical world of Whispering Woods, a young, ambitious owl named Barnaby dreams of becoming a renowned storyteller, but his plans are constantly interrupted by the mischievous antics of a family of resourceful mice. When a mysterious shadow threatens their peaceful coexistence, Barnaby and the mice must set aside their differences and work together to save their home, learning valuable lessons about friendship and understanding along the way.

Critical Reception

Owls & Mice was met with a generally positive reception from critics and audiences alike, praised for its charming animation, heartwarming story, and humorous interactions between the owl and mouse characters. It was particularly lauded for its messages of tolerance and cooperation.

What Reviewers Say

  • Visually delightful with a touching narrative about unlikely friendships.

  • The comedic timing between the characters is a standout feature.

  • A wholesome family film that encourages understanding and collaboration.

Google audience: Google users overwhelmingly enjoyed Owls & Mice, frequently praising its engaging storyline for children, the high quality of its animation, and the positive messages it conveyed. Many found it to be a delightful and entertaining experience for the entire family.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for Best Animated Feature at the Golden Globe Awards, Won Annie Award for Best Music in an Animated Feature Production.

Fun Fact

The distinctive hooting sounds used for the owl characters were recorded from a variety of actual owl species found in North American forests to ensure authenticity.

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