So it’s not a new movie – but its a good one! I was flicking through my On Demand section wondering what to watch with the the other half and I happened across Isle of Dogs. I’d heard good things so thought hey why not, lets give it a go!
Animation really is something that i enjoy – and my viewing ranges from Winnie the Pooh, Mickey Mouse and the Little Mermaid through to Simpsons, South Park and Big Mouth – quite a mix, i know!
I was excited to see where on the creative and humour scale this movie would sit and my god i was impressed. This feature is a stunning celebration of Japanese imagery and animation style that makes you smile and cry in equal measures – i really should’ve expected anything less from Wes Anderson.
This quirky and detailed story is about a boy and his dog and explores their strong bond. Set in the future, Atari, the 12 year old nephew of the mayor, is searching for Spots. His beloved dog and all others were banished to a rubbish-ridden island following a breakout of canine flu.
He steals a plane and crashes on Trash Island where he’s found by a pack of dogs that’s made up of strays and pets. The pack’s led by Chief, who has a untrusting relationship with humans. This leads to interesting disagreements in the pack as the story unfolds. Atari and this new crew of characters head of together on the adventure to rescue Spots and fend off the robot dogs that have been sent to catch Atari and bring him home to his uncle. It has highs and lows along the way that will keep you gripped.
It’s a story of friendship, family, deception, misunderstandings and an exploration of human behaviour, with moments of laugh out loud dialogue along the way. It’s beautiful to watch and every frame is a work or art in itself.
I dare you not to enjoy this really stunning adventure – you’ll get those fuzzy warm feel good vibes, i promise!
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