Animals United
Animals United

Movie spotlight

Animals United

2010
Movie
93 min
German

A group of animals waiting for the annual flood they rely on for food and water discover that the humans, who have been destroying their habitats have built a dam for a leisure resort. The animals endeavour to save the delta and send a message to the humans not to interfere with nature.

Insights

IMDb6.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes57%
Metacritic52/100
Google Users78%
Director: Reinhard Klooss, Holger TappeGenres: Animation, Adventure, Comedy

Plot Summary

In the African savanna, a pampered domestic cat named Roger stows away on a trip to the wildest parts of the continent. He finds himself in the middle of a conflict between the human race, who are destroying the animals' habitat for a new dam, and the local wildlife. Roger teams up with a motley crew of animals to save their home.

Critical Reception

Animals United received a mixed to positive reception, generally praised for its environmental message and colorful animation, though some critics found its plot predictable and humor somewhat hit-or-miss.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its vibrant animation and positive environmental themes.

  • Some found the humor and story to be overly simplistic and geared towards younger audiences.

  • The voice acting was generally considered a strong point.

Google audience: Audiences generally appreciated the film's cartoonish style and the clear message about protecting nature. While some found it a bit silly, many enjoyed it as a fun and educational watch for families.

Fun Fact

The film was produced by a German animation studio, Timoon Animation, marking a significant European contribution to the animated film industry.

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