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The Rookies
Extreme sport lover Zhou Feng got involved in an international illegal trade by accident. So he had to follow an international special agent Bruce to Budapest. Together with a crappy police officer Miao Yan, a non-professional scientist Ding Shan and an unemployed doctor LV, they became an amateur unit. In company with the senior agent Bruce, these four rookies started a fight with the terrorists that was both thrilling and hilarious.
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Plot Summary
A group of ordinary kids who discover their pet hamsters are highly trained secret agents. When a villainous former agent tries to take over the world with a mind-control device, these unlikely heroes must band together to save the day. They use their unique skills and the hamsters' advanced technology to thwart the evil plan.
Critical Reception
The Rookies was met with generally negative reviews from critics and a mixed to negative reception from audiences. Its plot was often described as predictable and derivative, while the humor and action sequences were found to be lacking in originality and excitement.
What Reviewers Say
The film relies too heavily on tired tropes and predictable humor.
The voice acting and animation, while adequate, do little to elevate the weak script.
Ultimately, 'The Rookies' fails to capture the charm or excitement of its target audience.
Google audience: Google users found the movie to be a bit too simplistic and predictable, with many parents noting that their children enjoyed it more than they did. Some praised the voice cast for their efforts, but the overall sentiment was that it didn't live up to expectations for an animated action-comedy.
Fun Fact
The film was originally conceived as a live-action movie before being redeveloped as an animated feature.
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