Tuesday, 28 August 2018

THE CROODS ***

The animation in THE CROODS is jaw-droppingly good, (Roger Deakins gets a 'visual consultant' credit), and, guess what, the script is pretty darned nifty, too. The Croods are a family of cave people adjusting to the transition from prehistoric times to something, shall we say, a little more modern as daughter Eve finds herself with a boyfriend who isn't just handsome but actually has a brain as well and knows how to make fire. Considering how many animated films these days go in for hi-tech effects this is really quite simplistic without losing any of its considerable visual charm and is all the better for it. It's also very funny in a way that will appeal to both children and their parents; in other words, it's a treat for the entire family.

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