Leap! Movie Review

Leap!( also known as Ballerina) is a 2016 animated film directed by Eric Summer with a voice cast comprising Elle Fanning The Younger sister of actress Dakota Fanning, Elle >> Read More... , Dane DeHaan Dane William DeHaan is an American hero. He is rem >> Read More... , Maddie Ziegler and Carly Rae Jepsen. Jericca Cleland headed cinematography, Klaus Badelt composed the music and the movie was produced by L’Atelier Animation and distributed by Entertainment One in Canada and Gaumont in France.

Plot

In 1880s France, Felicie, a young orphan who dreams of being a ballerina, runs away from her orphanage with her best friend Victor to Paris in the hopes of following her dreams. Through a messy turn of events, she assumes the identity of another young girl to pursue her dream of studying at the prestigious Paris Opera Ballet.

Star Performance

Leap boasts a spectacular cast with star Elle Fanning voicing Félicie, and Dane DeHaan, Nat Wolff Nathaniel Marvin Wolff popularly known as Nat Wolf >> Read More... ( in the American version), singer Carly Rae Jepsen and Maddie Ziegler in supporting roles. All of them deliver superb performances and bring life to the movie through the portrayal of their characters.

Analysis

Ballerina is an immensely entertaining children's movie and a delightful animation; touching, charming and amusing. The animation is remarkable and beautifully done, and the movie is a right mix of humor and life values, making it appealing for both children and adults. The soundtrack is bright and cheerful for a film that could have done better with classical hits such as Tchaikovsky, but it is infectious enough. It's a children's film with a classic underdog strategy that imparts a heartfelt and positive message. Although this movie is a children's film, it would engage the average ballet enthusiast as well, with impressive animation that stays in-tune with realistic choreography. Ballerina is a family movie that radiates warmth and relatability through an inspiring and beautiful, meaningful message.

What’s There?

• Inspirational message
• Charming storyline
• Excellent animation
• Catchy music
• Impeccable voice acting

What’s Not There?

• The storyline feels rushed in some places
• Classical music could be incorporated

Verdict

Leap is a fantastic animated movie. It's perfect for watching with your family, and even has a touching inspirational message throughout. The animation is stunning, the voice acting is terrific and ballet enthusiasts in particular would also enjoy this lovely animation.