Written by
Pradip Bhat
Review for the film "
Ferdinand"
Runtime:
1 Hour 46 Minutes
CAST & CREW
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Blue Sky Studios, the team that offered us the excitement of
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and Rio movies, is now set to give us a film that challenges the notions of correctness and providing kids with the half-told truths. Ferdinand has received recommendations for Best Animated Feature Film at the 75th Golden Globe Awards. It also received a nomination for Best Animated Feature at the 90th Academy Awards.
Plot
The film, Ferdinand, is based on the famous children’s book ‘The Story of Ferdinand’ by Munro Leaf and Robert Lawson, published in 1936. Ferdinand is a flower-sniffing bull who celebrates his calm disposition and passive masculinity. His body grows and so does his humanity, unlike the hostility that comes to be associated with a bull. The adult Ferdinand had been voiced by
John Cena
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, WWE Superstar. Ferdinand causes the disturbance at a flower fair and is transported back to his ranch. He is a bull who is happy smelling flowers than fight, even when he was found in the ring.
Analysis
Ferdinand is an interesting illustration of ‘being yourself.’ Set in Madrid, the farm animals characterize various nationalities: from Scottish Highland bull (voiced over by
David Tennant
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) to German horses. The adventures of adult Ferdinand help him encounter new friends. He receives cheer for choosing not to fight in the film unlike the criticism of his masculinity that is found in the book. The film overturns the preoccupied associations of size, strength, and masculinity.
It rather reveals the subtle nuances of what it truly means to grow up to be strong and powerful. While some choose to be aggressive, others want to avoid the unnecessary pain and suffering caused by the popular bullfights in Madrid. The episode becomes a key element for the comment on how the society is conditioned to reward aggression and suffering over meekness and contentment. The film offers various comic scenes that also become a strong social commentary.
Star performance
John Cena made this film engaging with his voice-over for the character of adult Ferdinand. Other fascinating roles include a calm goat (voice-over by
Kate McKinnon
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), German horses and mischievous hedgehogs (voice-over by
Gina Rodriguez
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, Gabriel Iglesias and, Daveed Diggs)
What’s there?
• Good music
• Engaging screenplay
• Fascinating animation and direction
• Moral aesthetics incorporated into the storyline
What’s not there?
• Aggressive action or fights
Verdict:
The movie is a good watch for kids as well as adults. It has something to offer to all age-groups. If you wish for a light break from the usual animation series, Ferdinand is a promising delight.
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