Saturday, May 21, 2022
flickfeast
  • News
  • Reviews
  • Festivals
  • FrightFeast
  • Spotlight
  • Contribute
  • Submissions
    • Advertise on Flickfeast
    • Submit a Film
No Result
View All Result
flickfeast
  • News
  • Reviews
  • Festivals
  • FrightFeast
  • Spotlight
  • Contribute
  • Submissions
    • Advertise on Flickfeast
    • Submit a Film
No Result
View All Result
FLICKFEAST
No Result
View All Result
Home Reviews Film Review

A Shaun the Sheep Movie: Farmageddon (2019) Film Review

Katie Smith-Wong by Katie Smith-Wong
October 17, 2019
in Film Review
A Shaun the Sheep Movie: Farmageddon
14
SHARES
1.4k
VIEWS
Share on FacebookShare on Twitter

When Wallace and Gromit film A Close Shave debuted in 1995, Aardman didn’t know that a supporting character would become a breakout success. After making his first appearance 24 years ago, Shaun the Sheep has gone on to star in his own TV series and spin-off film. His latest adventure is a sequel to the acclaimed 2015 feature.

Directed by Will Becher and Richard Phelan, A Shaun the Sheep Movie: Farmageddon sees Shaun and his flock encounter Lu-la, an alien who has crash-landed near Mossy Bottom Farm. With ‘secret agents’ hunting her down, Shaun decides to defy farm dog Bitzer and help Lu-la return home.

You might also like

Benediction (2021) — Film Review

The Innocents (2021) – Film Review

Father Stu (2022) – Film Review

After the dull 2018 film Early Man, Aardman has returned to a beloved character for their latest feature. Taking a staggering four years to animate, Farmageddon appeals to all ages, ranging from fans of A Close Shave to younger audiences.

In the film, the mischievous eponymous character is at ends with Bitzer, who prevents Shaun and his flock from having any fun. But when Lu-la appears, there is a sense of responsibility that quickly overcomes Shaun – especially when he sees her abilities and child-like curiosity to sugar. In hindsight, it is strange to a rebellious character trying to prevent mischief so this offers a somewhat mature narrative for a kids’ film.

Farmageddon takes inspiration from several famous (grown-up) sci-fi films, but these tend to stray into the gory and the mentally scarring. However, screenwriters Jon Brown and Mark Burton tone down the ‘fear of the unknown’ behind science-fiction to provide a simplistic version of the traditional cinematic close encounter. There is an emotional connection between the protagonists but there are no lasers, guns or surgical experiments at Mossy Bottom Farm – put simply, Farmageddon is the candy-coloured alien adventure that kids dream of.

Farmageddon‘s notable lack of dialogue makes it a mostly visual affair. Through brilliantly creative stop-motion, Becher and Phelan incorporate physical comedy with Aardman’s traditional British wit to cram a joke anywhere they can. These are often played short and sweet to avoid diverting the attention from the adventure but they are effective enough to be gigglesome. When combined with nods to classic science-fiction film and TV, it is a free-for-all on visual gags.

Overall, A Shaun the Sheep Movie: Farmageddon is a fun-filled adventure for the whole family that celebrates one of Aardman’s best-loved characters.

A Shaun the Sheep Movie: Farmageddon is out in UK cinemas on 18 October.

Director: Will Becher, Richard Phelan; Mark Burton, Jon Brown (screenwriters)
Stars: Justin Fletcher, John Sparkes
Runtime: 87 minutes
Country: UK

Film Rating: ★★★☆☆

Tags: A Shaun the Sheep Movie: FarmageddonAardmananimatedfilm reviewJohn SparkesJon BrownJustin FletcherMark BurtonRichard Phelanstop motionWill Becher
Katie Smith-Wong

Katie Smith-Wong

Related Posts

Benediction (2021)
Film Review

Benediction (2021) — Film Review

by Jasmine Valentine
May 19, 2022
The Innocents (2021) – Film Review
Film Review

The Innocents (2021) – Film Review

by William Stottor
May 17, 2022
Father Stu (2022) – Film Review
Film Review

Father Stu (2022) – Film Review

by Dallas King
May 12, 2022
Everything Everywhere All At Once (2022)
Film Review

Everything Everywhere All At Once (2022) — Film Review

by Jasmine Valentine
May 11, 2022
The Takedown (2022) – Film Review
Film Review

The Takedown (2022) – Film Review

by Maxance Vincent
May 9, 2022

Recommended

Venom to appear in Amazing Spiderman 2?

February 10, 2013
Sundance London: Pleasure (2020) – Film Review

Sundance London: Pleasure (2020) – Film Review

August 2, 2021

Don't miss it

Benediction (2021)
Film Review

Benediction (2021) — Film Review

May 19, 2022
Top 100 Greatest Movies Films
Spotlight

100 Greatest Movies (and 50 Honorable Mentions)

May 20, 2022
The Innocents (2021) – Film Review
Film Review

The Innocents (2021) – Film Review

May 17, 2022
Father Stu (2022) – Film Review
Film Review

Father Stu (2022) – Film Review

May 12, 2022
Everything Everywhere All At Once (2022)
Film Review

Everything Everywhere All At Once (2022) — Film Review

May 11, 2022
The Takedown (2022) – Film Review
Film Review

The Takedown (2022) – Film Review

May 9, 2022
flickfeast

Whetting your appetite for cinema with the best film reviews and features since 2009

© Copyright - flickfeast. All Rights Reserved.

No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • News
  • Reviews
  • Festivals
  • FrightFeast
  • Spotlight
  • Contribute

© Copyright - flickfeast. All Rights Reserved.

Posting....