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entertainment2 years ago

"Netflix's Highly-Anticipated 'Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget' Sequel Delights Fans and Critics Alike"

Netflix fans are thrilled as the long-awaited sequel to the family classic, Chicken Run, finally lands on the streaming platform. The film has received a 97% critics' score on Rotten Tomatoes, generating excitement among users. Titled Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget, the sequel has an 80% score on the review aggregator and an 89% audience score, surpassing the original. Netflix purchased the worldwide distribution rights for the film, excluding China, as a festive boost. The animation follows a group of courageous chickens as they unite to save their kind from a suspicious farm. While the sequel offers familiar humor and animation, some critics note a sense of diminishing returns.

via Daily Mail|
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entertainment2 years ago

"Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget" - A Scrambled Sequel Review

"Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget," the long-awaited sequel to the 2000 animated film "Chicken Run," follows the escapades of a group of chickens living on an island paradise. Directed by Sam Fell, the film retains the comedic charm of its predecessor, with puns, contraptions, and humorous characters. While it echoes themes of freedom and overprotective parenting found in other animated films, it primarily focuses on togetherness and the importance of not leaving anyone behind. Overall, "Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget" is an enjoyable cover song of the original, offering gentle lessons and endearing comedy.

via The New York Times|
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film2 years ago

"Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget" Sequel Delivers on Expectations

"Chicken Run: Dawn Of The Nugget," the long-awaited sequel to the original Chicken Run, takes inspiration from Mission: Impossible and manages to be more entertaining than its predecessor. The film features significant recasting, but the new voice actors do a great job of capturing the essence of the original characters. The story follows the escaped chickens as they try to rescue Molly, the daughter of Rocky and Ginger, who has ended up in a high-tech fast-food nugget factory. With a mix of humor, teamwork, and elaborate contraptions, the film delivers a fun and enjoyable experience for the whole family. "Chicken Run: Dawn Of The Nugget" will be available on Netflix starting December 15.

via The A.V. Club|
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movie-review2 years ago

"Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget" - A Clucking Good Movie Review, Release Date, Cast, and Trailer

"Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget" falls short of the standard set by Aardman Animation, lacking ambition and suffering from just-off comic timing and inferior world-building. While it has some moments that work and keeps the audience interested, it's not as funny or memorable as it could have been with a sharper script. The voice cast feels uninspired, and the film doesn't reach the comedic heights of Aardman's previous works. It's still worth a look for parents looking to keep their kids busy on Netflix, but it's not what one would expect from the stop-motion masters.

via Roger Ebert|
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entertainment2 years ago

"Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget" Sequel Delivers Poultry Derring-Do and Visual Innovation

"Chicken Run: Dawn of The Nugget," the long-awaited sequel to the original Chicken Run film, delivers a cleverly modern kind of family entertainment that balances dark subject matter with a giddily Dayglo aesthetic. Directed by Sam Fell, the film follows Ginger and Rocky as they venture into a chicken farm called Fun-Land Farms to rescue their curious daughter, Molly. The film combines elements of "Mission: Impossible" and '60s pop culture references, while maintaining the sincere moral values of the original. Despite the potential for animal rights issues, the film manages to make chickens seem fun, intelligent, and yet still very tasty.

via Deadline|
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entertainment2 years ago

"Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget" Set to Premiere at London Film Festival

The long-awaited sequel to Aardman's 2000 hit film Chicken Run, titled Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget, is set to have its world premiere at the BFI London Film Festival. The film, directed by Sam Fell, will debut on October 14th in London, with simultaneous preview screenings across the UK. The voice cast includes Thandiwe Newton, Zachary Levi, and Bella Ramsey, among others. The sequel follows Ginger and her team as they face a new threat to chicken-kind. Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget will be released globally on Netflix on December 15th.

via Hollywood Reporter|
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entertainment2 years ago

Netflix Unveils Exciting Animated Film Lineup for 2023-2024, Including 'Nimona' Premiere at Annecy.

Netflix has revealed its upcoming feature-length animation slate for 2023 and 2024, showcasing nine different movies currently in the works at the studio. The list includes the Chicken Run sequel, the new SpongeBob SquarePants movie, and Ultraman. Netflix is competing with Disney, Universal, and other major players in the animation space.

via Polygon|
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