Epic (PG)
12/03/14 21:54 Filed in: 2013
Starring: Amanda Seyfried
May 2013
This review was originally tweeted in Real-time from the back row of a movie theater and appears @BackRoweReviews. Though efforts were made to tease rather than ruin this movie’s memorable lines and moments, some spoilers may exist in the following evaluation. The original tweets appear in black, while follow-up comments appear in red. For concerns over objectionable content, please first refer to one of the many parental movie guide websites. All ratings are based on a four star system. Happy reading!
Termites holding hands...funny line.
What happens when a three-legged dog stops to scratch?
Depends on how fast it can scratch I suppose, but gravity can be so unforgiving.
The clash of Leafmen and Boggans is an exciting, creative fracas.
“Many leaves, one tree.”
Kinda’ New Agey. Have we slipped back into FernGully: The Last Rainforest (1992)?
Just because you don’t see it doesn’t mean it isn’t there. Seems to be the movie’s mantra.
Fruit fly bit is hilarious!
The funniest gag in the movie.
Jedi-like jumping ability would come in handy.
Boggan fortress has a decided LOTR look to it.
Moon bloom forestalled.
Final analysis: An imaginative animated fantasy that succeeds despite heavily borrowing from Arrietty, LOTR & Avatar.
The scene where the scientist finally sees the little people is also reminiscent of Honey, I Shrunk the Kids (1989).
Rating: 2 1/2 out of 4 stars. Despite not living up to its name, Epic is a fun-filled family film.
The movie has some decent moments, but the pastiche plot elements really detract from its potential. The animation is solid, but the story is sub-Pixar, which means it will appeal to its target audience but may be found wanting by adult audience members.