Review of Animalympics (1980) by Can S — 06 Apr 2008
Like most people who at all rate this film, I've loved Animalympics since my childhood. It has become something of a mythical film for me because I've never found it on DVD. At least, until 2007: its been released in Germany (where its called Die Dschungel-Olympiade).
Probably the main three things of note are that it features Billy Crystal's voice talents, music from Graham Gouldman (of 10cc fame) and the director was the same guy who did Tron, Steven Lisberger.
The interview with him (looking very hirsute) on the DVD is pretty cool, as it reveals just how much work went into the film, not to mention skill (Lisberger frequently laments how pen and ink is a lost skill in todays world of digitally enhanced animation).
The songs are just as great as I remember, and the animation remains beautiful. Would be interesting to know would might have happened if the Olympics hadn't been boycotted that year: this could have been a big success.
As it was, its become more of a cult film than an aging blockbuster.
This review of Animalympics (1980) was written by Can S on 06 Apr 2008.
Animalympics has generally received positive reviews.
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