Farmageddon
Farmageddon

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Farmageddon

2011
Movie
86 min
English

The story of a mom whose son healed from all allergies and asthma after consuming raw milk, and real food from farms. It depicts people all over the country who formed food co-ops and private clubs to get these foods, and how they were raided by state and local governments.

Insights

IMDb6.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes90%
Metacritic71/100
Google Users88%
Director: Richard Starzak, Mark BurtonGenres: Animation, Adventure, Comedy, Family, Sci-Fi

Plot Summary

A young, inquisitive alien named Lu-La crash-lands near Mossy Bottom Farm, much to the confusion of the local sheep. Shaun the Sheep and the flock decide to help Lu-La get back home before an overzealous alien hunter can capture her. Their adventure involves a race against time, quirky characters, and a mission to protect their new friend and the farm.

Critical Reception

Farmageddon was met with generally positive reviews from critics and audiences alike, praised for its charming animation, witty humor, and heartwarming story. It was particularly lauded for its ability to appeal to both children and adults, maintaining the beloved slapstick comedy and visual gags characteristic of the Aardman Animations style.

What Reviewers Say

  • Delightfully charming and visually inventive, offering plenty of laughs for all ages.

  • A heartwarming story that successfully balances slapstick humor with genuine emotional depth.

  • Retains the signature Aardman stop-motion magic with a fresh, alien-themed adventure.

Google audience: Audiences loved Farmageddon for its cute characters, funny situations, and engaging plot that kept both kids and adults entertained. Many appreciated the film's creative use of stop-motion animation and its heartwarming message about friendship.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for Best Animated Feature at the Annie Awards and Best Animated Film at the BAFTA Children's Awards.

Fun Fact

The alien, Lu-La, was originally conceived with a more menacing design, but the filmmakers decided to make her more cute and cuddly to better fit the film's family-friendly tone.

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