Review of Shaun the Sheep Movie (2015) by Jared S — 26 Jan 2017

SHAUN THE SHEEP review- Holy crap, why is like every stop motion movie I see amazing (besides The Boxtrolls). Shaun the Sheep is about a flock of sheep and a herding dog who kidnap their owner and send him from his small farm into the big city far away, but realizing their mistake after the farm becomes chaos, they decide they need to find him and get him back.

Now, this movie is stop motion clay, and has NO DIALOGUE WHATSOEVER. Only grunts and gibberish, along with the AMAZING score are present; this leaves almost everything to what film is all about: visual storytelling.

This movie blew me away with its pitch perfect animation (seriously my mouth hung open at some of the scenery and backdrops) very expressive expressions, both facially and bodily, and just this innocent charm to it all.

Did I mention the animation? Because it's incredible, I can't say it enough. The story is tight, but often predictable, with flawlessly timed comedic moments, but... okay, I am a fan of all comedy; dirty, clean, and in between, but some of the dirty jokes don't fit in with the harmlessness of the story and setting interactions.

I mean, this film wasn't trying to be pretentious or unnecessary deep, and you can tell. Usually when someone thinks of a kids film that appeals to adults, they think of some hidden messages and thought provoking themes, but sometimes there are movies like this that don't need any of that.

All they need is fun, fascinating visuals, and offbeat storytelling, jokes, and charm. This film reminds me a lot of Fantastic Mr. Fox, where it just feels intimate and fresh. I'm giving Shaun the Sheep an 8/10.