Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget

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Jay W It has been 23 years since the previous Chicken Run. The original was a pivotal movie in the creation of the "Best Animated Picture" category at the Oscars. Aardman was a pioneer in the stop motion animation genre, earning 4 Oscars, usually with their duo of Wallace and Gromit. This sequel does not live up to the prestige of the original, or to the caliber we know this studio is capable of. But I know that if I were a kid, I would have liked this one more than the original. I love me a good prison break movie. Heist films like "Mission: Impossible" are always a good time for me. This film wastes no time in getting to the point. At about the ~10-minute mark of the film the movie presents its central conflict, and the rest of the 90 minutes is spent doing the heist. With that set up, this movie is full of suspense, action and still a good amount of classic Aardman comedy. The first film focuses more on the romance between Rocky and Ginger, where this one is far more focused on the action. The new voice actors do a good job in their roles. It can be hard to have the same voice actors 23 years older, so I can understand the recast. Zachery Levi does not feel like he is doing a Mel Gibson impression, but he still captures the spirit of Rocky. One of the problems of the film is in the set up. It is very..."Little Mermaid 2". The main characters of the previous entry are now the overprotective parents of a new protagonist. And instead of just having open and honest communication with their daughter, they shroud in mystery their reasons. Not the greatest animated film, but it a pretty decent flick. It's much like fast food. It's perfectly fine stuff, and it may come with a nice toy for the kids. Rated 3/5 Stars •  Rated 3 out of 5 stars 11/20/24 Full Review Jackson G It truly is amazing how Aardman can bring back a classic and make us remember the lovable characters after 23 years. Rated 4/5 Stars •  Rated 4 out of 5 stars 11/13/24 Full Review Zion C This movie is pretty good yes a step down from the original chicken run still a good movie all around once again Ardman is the GOAT 7/10. Rated 3.5/5 Stars •  Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 10/19/24 Full Review Manuel A There is no wit in the story. In fact, there is no story: there's just the premise and then a long, predictable and uninspired sequence of bad news, good news that is triggered by the canned conflict of the moment, the one that bad writers insert there, at the beginning, to make up for the story. Basically, when you stop to observe, you can notice that it is possible to eliminate any character without affecting the film (something that did not happen with the first one, where the story arises from the characters and needs each one of them). This is a not neccesary, forgettable, expendable, run-of-the-mill movie, written by people who really believe that "the hero's journey" is all it takes to tell a good story. Not bad, not good either. Very disappointing. What a shame. Rated 1.5/5 Stars •  Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars 10/04/24 Full Review matthias s *Chicken Run 2* is a solid follow-up that does a decent job of capturing the charm of the original, though it doesn’t quite reach the heights I hoped for. As a fan of Aardman, I had high expectations, and while the film is bigger in scope with grander action sequences, the story felt a bit predictable. That said, it still delivered plenty of chuckles, and I enjoyed the witty humor and delightful animation style. The claymation is, as always, top-notch, and the characters are as lovable as ever. While it didn’t blow me away like the first one, it’s a fun, lighthearted adventure that does justice to the original. It may not fully meet the bar I set for Aardman films, but *Chicken Run 2* is a decent, enjoyable sequel that fans will appreciate for its nostalgic charm and clever moments. Rated 3/5 Stars •  Rated 3 out of 5 stars 09/28/24 Full Review Oaklee D An unnecessary sequel to a classic kids film. Rated 2.5/5 Stars •  Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 08/12/24 Full Review Read all reviews

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