Yeti nother animated classic

Having won two tickets for the premier of Smallfoot, I was ecstatic as this was my first time ever winning such a competition. My friend was a little hesitant to watch a ‘kids’ movie, however I managed to convince him that this must be more than just another animated movie and may have an original theme and underlying message. Smallfoot is a charming animated musical voyage for all ages, with original music and an all-star cast. Based on Yeti Tracks by accomplished Spanish animator and screenwriter Sergio Pablos, the movie is set in a Himalayan village located high above the clouds where enthusiastic Migo frolics with his fellow dwellers — most of whom have been happy to live their lives according to the laws inscribed in stones curated by Stone keeper.

The movie strongly supports the notions of appreciating traditions but questioning what we are made to believe, thinking outside the box, believing in ones ideas, and giving those unlike you a chance to be heard. These can be summed up as curiosity, communication, and integrity. “Smallfoot” turns a myth upside down when a bright young yeti goes beyond his snowy village, into the big world in an all new story about friendship, courage and the joy of discovery. Animated by Sony Pictures, Smallfoot is a visual treat with the appealing noseless, swollen-teardrop faces of the Yeti characters, cloud-enshrouded snowy Himalayan vistas, coating all that fully dimensional Yeti hair with frosted tones of grays, whites and violets.

It is enlivened by an off-the-beaten-path voice cast that includes Channing Tatum, Common and LeBron James and is truly a musical extravaganza with songs like Finally Free and the upbeat Perfection. It was refreshing to see a rap song, Let It Lie by Common and for once this was easy to comprehend and a perfect fit in the plot. This brilliantly directed movie by Karey Kirkpatrick has effectively communicated very a relevant message to its audience, especially children in the most undisguised and effective manner. The movie is a must watch for audience of all ages and apt for a family day out. The line from the trailer, Not every legend is a Tale, makes me wonder: did Yeti’s truly did exist in the Himalayas?