That is why ferdinand comes as a mostly pleasant surprise in a year that has produced a lack of stellar animated outings and stands in stark contrast to less savory aspects of the boss baby and the lego batman movie. Ferdinand is a film directed by carlos saldanha with animation. The film was released on december 10, 2017 in 3d and 2d. Latest posters ferdinand movie, movies online, streaming. The teaser trailer was released on march 28, 2017 in front of the boss baby. The story of ferdinand 1936 is the best known work written by american author munro leaf and illustrated by robert lawson. Dec 21, 2017 ferdinand 2017 movies ferdinand is an animated film comedy adventure comedy garapan from carlos saldanha ice age collision course, rio as a director. Jun 14, 2017 ferdinand new trailer animation, 2017 from the creators of ice age fresh movie trailers. Even so, the film gets just enough right to hardly be a disaster, and while i wasnt nearly as.
The film features the voices of john cena, kate mckinnon, anthony. Ferdinand trots up to raf gleefully and the latter greets him by tossing him onto his back. For their part, young viewers will find ferdinand lots of fun. Ferdinand, a little bull, prefers sitting quietly under a cork tree just smelling the flowers versus jumping around, snorting, and butting heads with other bulls. Oscars best picture winners best picture winners golden globes emmys san diego comiccon new york comiccon sundance film festival toronto intl film festival awards central festival central all events.
Director carlos saldanha talks about how animation can deliver positive messages and how ferdinand is an inspirational character. I am not saying it is an entirely novel animation film that breaks the mould completely. With a story and a script credited to six different writers, director carlos saldanhas ice age, rio energetic adaptation of ferdinand unsurprisingly doesnt deserve to be inside the same bullfighting ring with any of its predecessors. The peaceful spirit of ferdinand is celebrated in carlos saldanhas film, but the rather sparse story has been filled out with the typical animated feature elements, including manic. Carlos saldahnas sixth directorial effort after ice age 2002, ice age. Sure, the company isnt in the same league as pixar and dreamworks, but there are times when theyre capable of creating some films that are worthwhile. A comment from another bull was that ferdinands dad was too soft. The film was based on munro leaf and robert lawson s childrens book the story of ferdinand, written by robert l. Ferdinand is the titular main protagonist of the film, ferdinand and of the book that the film is based on, the story of ferdinand by munro leaf.
The usual format of putting a simple conflict and crowding it with jokes isnt exactly the structure of ferdinand. Ferdinand director carlos saldanha on inspirational characters. This movie was really cute, my child loved it, but bigger kids, like my twin girls thought it was dumb, but we all know, kids their age love movies with real people other that a cartoon character. Walt disney previously produced a short film about ferdinand the bull that won an academy award for best animated short.
Ferdinand tells the story of a giant bull with a big heart. The film was based on munro leaf and robert lawsons childrens book the story of ferdinand, written by robert l. The film is directed by carlos saldanha and it was released on december 15, 2017 in. John cena in ferdinand 2017 bobby cannavale in ferdinand 2017 sally. From the creators of ice age and rio comes the most loveabull family comedy of the year. Danielle solzman december 15, 2017 ferdinand is an adorable animated film that sends the important message of accepting everyone for who they are. Ferdinand movie ferdinand the bulls rhino beetle blue sky studios make funny faces stone age movie characters character design bear character. Ferdinand is a big bull with a big heart who would rather smell flowers than participate in bullfighting. This film was really bothered my sensitive 5 year old. As they trot back to their own pen, he witnesses valientes father dismiss his son furiously. Ferdinand is an animated comedy in which a powerful bull with a gentle nature attempts to avoid his fate in the bullring.
Based on the classic childrens book, ferdinand proves you cant judge a bull by its. Its really a film you can plonk your kids in front of, while you find something else to do. Ferdinand is not going to be the next frozen or lion king or even the fourth or fifth ice age movie, but theres a reason the story is still being told some 81 years after it was first published. It was released on december 10, 2017, opening against ferdinand.
The film is adapted from a childrens book titled the story of ferdinand by munro leaf and robert lawson published in 1936. After ferdinand, a bull with a big heart, is mistaken for a dangerous beast, he is captured and torn from his home. Abandoning its all age accessible themes regarding going against what one is perceived to be or destined to do, a number of loud and obnoxious. Better than turbo the only other animated movie i can think of where i did notice the slow parts, but it isnt the best animated movie ever. Ferdinand 2017 movies ferdinand is an animated film comedy adventure comedy garapan from carlos saldanha ice age collision course, rio as a director. But when his father fails to return after being picked to face a matador, ferdinand runs away and finds himself on a farm awash in fragrant buds and becomes a pet to nina, a young girl who lives there with her dad. Hollywoodedge, baby 10 mo crying inte az053504 also used for charlie from good luck charlie. Ferdinand john cena is a giant bull with a big heart. At the very beginning ferdinand s father goes to be a bull in the arena.
Ferdinand is directed by blue sky stalwart carlos saldanha, who was a codirector on the studios first feature ice age and has since directed rio and ice age. His quest will take the help of some other misunderstood creatures too. The film ferdinand, directed by carlos saldanha, is heartwarming, funny and entertaining. The second trailer released on june 14, 2017 in front of cars 3. A crowd scatters in panic when a bull is stung by a bee and runs wildly through a town festival. Ferdinand director carlos saldanha on inspirational characters 11 dec 2017 in behind the scenes. The childrens book tells the story of a bull who would rather smell flowers than fight in bullfights. Ferdinand new trailer animation, 2017 from the creators. If you love adorable films for your little ones, this is the right film for you. However, perhaps the most important thing i took from watching it was the message behind the film, of acceptance, individuality and friendship. But there are elements in the film beyond just humor that makes it. Ferdinand and the other calves cheer for their father. After being mistaken for a dangerous beast, he is captured and torn from his home.
Ferdinand 2 is a 2020 american 3d computeranimated comedydrama adventure film produced by blue sky studios, 20th century fox animation and davis entertainment and distributed by 20th century fox. What the world needs now is ferdinand, sweet ferdinand, a rare. The film will be released on december 11, 2020 by the under distribution of walt disney studios motion pictures. Dec, 2017 ferdinands father jeremy sisto is the most understanding pop this side of call me by your name. Dec 15, 2017 ferdinand doesnt cover the gruesome outcome of such manonbeast battles this is a kids film, after all but director saldanha nevertheless places the plight of ferdinand over the. Ferdinand blue sky finds the heart of munro leafs beloved picture book, about a spanish bull who refuses to fight, in this delightful cg toon. After being mistaken for a dangerous beast and torn from his home, he rallies a misfit team of friends for the ultimate adventure to return to his family.
Ferdinand new trailer animation, 2017 from the creators of ice age fresh movie trailers. Ferdinand 2017 trailers movie trailer sound effects used. Baird, tim federle and brad copeland and directed by carlos saldanha. Ferdinand doesnt cover the gruesome outcome of such manonbeast battles this is a kids film, after all but director saldanha nevertheless places the. The songs are a little anemic, and there are a few plot holes why doesnt nina age as. Ferdinand is sad to see his dad go but believes he will come back. The film is directed by carlos saldanha and it was released on december 15, 2017 in the united states. Family and animated film, blockbuster, action movie, blockbuster, scifi, fantasy film and drama. Its a simple tale and not too challenging a take on the original, but i dare you not to well up just a little with pride and admiration in the final scene. You can help 20th century fox wiki by expanding it. When ferdinand s father, raf, wins over his father, valiente scoffs and leaves ferdinand s side.
As with the other films of the rio and ice age producers children will have lots of fun. Sweet story about compassion, nonviolence has a few scares. Directed by 1 writing credits 8 cast 51 produced by 6 music by. The film is adapted from a childrens book titled the story of ferdinand by munro leaf. Ice age 2002 cheery animated film about a woolly mammoth, sabretoothed tiger and young sloth who team up to migrate from the ice southwards. A film guide that looks at ferdinand 2017, exploring its key topics and themes through informal discussion. Ferdinand is a 2017 american computeranimated comedydrama adventure film produced by blue sky studios and distributed by 20th century fox. He was mistaken for a dangerous beast and taken from his home to be made into a fighting bull.
Collision course 2016, the franchises lowest grossing film. Yes, there is padding afoot in the plotting, including a group danceoff, a toolong chase through a crowded. Ferdinand is a 2017 american 3d computeranimated comedydrama film produced by blue sky studios and 20th century fox and davis entertainment and directed by carlos saldanha and it stars john cena and kate mckinnon. A trio of wisecracking manic hedgehogs keeps ferdinand on his toes during the movie s second act, and ferdinand s calming goat, lupe kate mckinnon, is a lovable goofball in the dory tradition. As youd expect from the creators of ice age and rio, the characters are bold but cutesy, with an attention to personality detail that is just delightful. Ferdinands father jeremy sisto is the most understanding pop this side of call me by your name. Dec 11, 2017 ferdinand is out in cinemas 16 december. Most of the films charm comes from the work of its voice cast, beginning with john cena as ferdinand himself, a bull who escapes at a young age from a ranch where bulls are trained to fight. Ferdinand, in my honest opinion, is not only an underrated film of 2017 but its in my top 5 best blue sky studios films. He sits in the middle of the bull ring failing to take heed of any of the provocations of the matador and others to fight. Later in the movie you are shown his dads horns on a wall along with many other bulls. A flowersniffing bull goes on a journey of selfdiscovery in this fun adaptation of a 30s childrens book.
After being mistaken for a dangerous beast and torn from his home, he rallies a misfit team of friends for. Ferdinand 2017 british board of film classification. Ferdinand is not going to be the next frozen or lion king or even the fourth or fifth ice age movie, but theres a reason the story is still being told some 81. As in the source material, ferdinand grows to immense proportions yet maintains his docile nature. With john cena, kate mckinnon, bobby cannavale, jack gore. From the creators of ice age and rio comes the most loveabull family comedy of the year ferdinand john cena is a giant bull with a big heart. What the world needs now is ferdinand, sweet ferdinand, a rare breed of bovine who takes a stand against aggression, competitive rivalry and conforming to the expectations of others. A trio of wisecracking manic hedgehogs keeps ferdinand on his toes during the movies second act, and ferdinands calming goat, lupe kate mckinnon, is a lovable goofball in the dory tradition. The third trailer was released on september 20, 2017 in front of the lego ninjago movie. Dec, 2017 most of the films charm comes from the work of its voice cast, beginning with john cena as ferdinand himself, a bull who escapes at a young age from a ranch where bulls are trained to fight. After ferdinand, a bull with a big heart, is mistaken for a dangerous beast, he is. Ferdinand is an american computeranimated comedy film produced by blue sky studios and 20th century fox, based on the childrens book, the story of ferdinand by munro leaf.