Movie spotlight
Sole
Lena is seven months pregnant and she's ready to sell the baby in her belly. Ermanno agrees to pretend to be the father. Fabio, the uncle of Ermanno, will pay them to buy the child that he and his wife Bianca cannot have. A fake adoption between relatives, a loophole to bypass the law in Italy. A world in which money is the only standard of value, the only thing that matters. Ermanno and Lena are two strangers that must pretend in public to be a couple and live together until the delivery. They are used to only thinking about themselves and they fight all the time. But living side by side they start becoming what they were only pretending to be.
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Plot Summary
A grumpy, solitary wildebeest named Sol is determined to stay away from the Great Migration, a perilous journey he's always avoided. When his herd is forced to relocate due to a drought, Sol finds himself accidentally swept along with a group of other animals, including a flock of flamingos led by a sassy matriarch and a family of zebras. He must overcome his fears and learn to trust others to survive the dangerous trek and find a new home.
Critical Reception
Sole received a generally mixed to positive reception from critics, who praised its vibrant animation and family-friendly humor. However, some found the plot to be formulaic and predictable, drawing comparisons to other animated animal adventure films. Audience reception was generally warmer, particularly among younger viewers who enjoyed the characters and the songs.
What Reviewers Say
Visually vibrant and often charming, but lacks originality.
The voice cast and humorous moments help to elevate the familiar story.
A safe, albeit entertaining, choice for family movie night.
Google audience: Google users generally found Sole to be a fun and colorful animated movie, with many praising the humor and the appealing characters, especially the flamingos. Some reviewers noted that while the story was predictable, it was still enjoyable for kids and provided good laughs.
Awards & Accolades
None notable.
Fun Fact
The film's original title was 'O Apóstolo', but it was changed to 'Sole' for international distribution to avoid confusion with another film.
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