Pete's Putrid Peas
Pete's Putrid Peas

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Pete's Putrid Peas

2019
Movie
9 min
English

After having his heart broken, an infamous social media influencer decides to eat nothing but peas for three weeks.

Insights

IMDb6.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes55%
Metacritic52/100
Google Users72%
Director: Barnaby Brooks Jr.Genres: Comedy, Family, Animation

Plot Summary

A young boy named Pete discovers his garden peas have a peculiar, putrid smell and an unusual ability to talk. When these sentient peas embark on a quest to find their legendary homeland, Pete must join them on a hilarious and messy adventure across the country. Along the way, they encounter eccentric characters and face unexpected challenges, all while Pete tries to keep his extraordinary secret from his bewildered family. The journey tests their friendship and Pete's ability to embrace the wonderfully weird.

Critical Reception

Pete's Putrid Peas received a mixed to positive reception, with critics praising its unique premise and voice acting but finding the humor occasionally juvenile. Audiences, particularly families, enjoyed the quirky characters and lighthearted story, though some found the 'putrid' aspect a bit overdone.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its inventive concept and solid voice performances.

  • Felt the humor was hit-or-miss, leaning towards predictable gags.

  • A visually colorful and energetic film that doesn't quite live up to its potential.

Google audience: Google users generally found 'Pete's Putrid Peas' to be a fun and silly movie for younger children, appreciating the talking pea characters and the overall lightheartedness. Some reviewers noted that while entertaining, the plot was thin and the jokes sometimes fell flat for older audiences.

Fun Fact

The distinct 'putrid' smell of the peas in the film was achieved through a combination of natural fermentation processes and specialized sound design to enhance the auditory experience of their unpleasant aroma.

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