Reviewed by Alex (Aged 12) Meet Alex
Opens in Australia: July 4, 2013 USA: 24th May,
2013 UK: 22nd May 2013
Other Countries: Release
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Epic begins
with the character of Bomba, a determined professor, who studies a civilization
of tiny people who he has never seen. Mary Katherine (MK) is his 17 year old
daughter who one day is magically transported to this microscopic world where
there is a battle going on between leaf men (good) and Boggans (evil).
Queen Tara
passes on an important mission to MK which involves bringing the “chosen pod”
to Nim Galuu, a wise caterpillar who can read ancient scrolls that hold the key
to MK’s quest.
MK is joined
by Nod, a rebellious teen, Ronin, a courageous and selfless leader of the
leafmen warriors, and Mug and Grub, a slug and snail, who are guardians of the
pods. Pods are important as they are needed to keep the forest alive.
Trouble comes
when Mandrake, a fierce and mean leader of the Boggans, believes the forest
belongs to the darkness. He has the power to destroy anything he touches. Only
the power of the “chosen pod” can stop him which is why MK and her heroic team
need to protect the pod.
The quality of
the animation was impressive, especially in 3D, as it made it feel like you
were in their world. The battle scenes are entertaining and action packed but
some parts of the film were too slow. Bomba was my least favourite character as
he annoyingly slowed the pace down with his absent mindedness.
“Ugly says
what?” “what?” “nothing...(Mug and Grub arguing). ” Mug and Grub were my
favourite characters as they brought laughter to the movie. I also liked the
character of Queen Tara as she had awesome powers which allowed her to control
nature.
Epic holds
within it a couple of messages – be respectful of the environment, and never
stop believing in something just because you can’t see it.
The story-line
was like the usual good versus evil scenario and I found it easy to follow.
Epic has action, adventure, comedy, villains and heroes. Something for everyone.
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