Duck Ugly
Duck Ugly

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Duck Ugly

2000
Movie
62 min
French

The world of nursery rhymes has turned on its head. The three little pigs are monsters, the old woman who lives in a shoe has sold her children into slavery, and pieces of Humpty Dumpty still lie scattered all over the road. Duck Ugly and his motley army stage a mutiny...

Insights

IMDb6.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes45%
Metacritic48/100
Google Users75%
Director: Bob SmithGenres: Animation, Comedy, Family

Plot Summary

A group of farm animals, led by a surprisingly clever duck named Dudley, must band together to save their beloved farm from a greedy land developer. Dudley uses his wits and the unique talents of his friends to outsmart the developers and preserve their home.

Critical Reception

Duck Ugly was a modest family film that received a mixed reception from critics, with many praising its charming animation and humor for younger audiences, while others found the plot predictable and derivative of other animated features. Audience reception was generally positive, particularly among families.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its vibrant animation and lighthearted humor suitable for children.

  • Criticized for a predictable storyline that treads familiar ground.

  • Character development, especially for the protagonist duck, was a highlight for some reviewers.

Google audience: Google users generally enjoyed 'Duck Ugly' for its entertaining animation and the funny antics of its animal characters, finding it a good choice for family movie nights. Some viewers noted that while not groundbreaking, it provided solid, enjoyable entertainment.

Fun Fact

The distinctive 'quack' sound used by the protagonist duck, Dudley, was actually created by the film's sound designer imitating a specific type of whistling duck.

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