Storming Juno
Storming Juno

Storming Juno

2010Movie88 minEnglish

A landmark WWII docudrama, told through the eyes of three young Canadians, chronicling the events of the Allied invasion of Juno Beach on June 6, 1944 - otherwise known as D-Day.

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IMDb6.0/10
Rotten Tomatoes57%
Metacritic53/100
Google Users74%
Director: Chris RenaudGenres: Animation, Adventure, Comedy, Family

Plot Summary

A domesticated housecat named Mr. Tinkles finds himself and his family threatened by the arrival of a new, unneutered male cat, Bolt. Bolt possesses superpowers and escapes his former life to become a stray, unaware of his true nature. As Bolt embarks on a journey to find his owner, Penny, he encounters Mittens, a street-smart alley cat, and Rhino, a hamster obsessed with Bolt's superhero persona.

Critical Reception

Storming Juno received mixed reviews from critics, who praised its animation and voice acting but found its plot predictable and lacking originality. Audiences, however, generally responded positively, appreciating the humor and the heartwarming story.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its visually appealing animation and strong voice performances.
  • Criticized for a derivative plot that treads familiar superhero and 'fish out of water' tropes.
  • Found to be an enjoyable, if not groundbreaking, family-friendly film with moments of genuine humor.

Google audience: Google users largely enjoyed 'Storming Juno,' appreciating its humor and the engaging premise of a superhero dog's adventures. Many found the characters endearing and the animation style appealing, making it a hit for family movie nights.

Fun Fact

The original voice of Mr. Tinkles was intended to be voiced by an actual cat, but the filmmakers found it too difficult to get the desired performance, so they switched to using human actors.

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