TO be honest, I never liked watching animated movies. Maybe it’s because I grew up mostly on watching actual films and reading books. I only got the hang of cartoons after my little niece and nephews came into the picture. So advanced are these tiny tots, that it boggles the mind when they ask for specific cartoons to go watch (thanks to the cinemas running previews of upcoming cartoons). And mind you they’re only five and three years old.
I must admit though; with the latest graphic animations, I’m astounded at how they make animated movies nowadays. It’s realistic, magical and entertaining. What was once considered a cinematic distraction for children has grown into a medium that has entertained the 18-and-over crowd.
And the great thing about watching cartoons in the cinema (well for me) is enjoying the cackles of the little kids. The little hands that reach out trying to capture the animated characters on 3D as it swoops down from the screen in realistic fashion. There are many memorable animated movies that have scared us, moved us, cracked us up and reminded us of how fun and moving it is to watch cartoons, with a crowd.
And watching The Son of Bigfoot is definately one for me.
The Belgian and French CGI-animated film is directed by Ben Stassen and Jeremy Degruson. It centres on a teenage outcast Adam who sets out on a daring adventure to look for his long-lost dad after discovering he was alive. But before this, Adam undergoes weird changes to his body. His hair grows overnight and his feet suddenly shoots out of his shoes.
He finds out the reason after he finds his dad hiding deep in the forest. Turns out his dad is the legendary Bigfoot! Apparently Bigfoot had been hiding to protect his family from HairCo, a corporation bent on finding the secret to getting beautiful flowing hair and which Bigfoot seems to posses.
The father and son start to make up for lost time, by getting to know each other and the superpowers they posses. But hot on their trail was HairCo.
Filled with great graphic animation and slow motion moves (like the Matrix movie) the cartoon has everyone in stitches with the funny lines and antics of several characters in the film.
Adam strikes a close bond with the animals of the forest and together they fight the giant corporation bent on kidnapping father and son.
Take your kids out for this cartoon. You won’t be disappointed. I give it a five out five for its entertainment and animals’ antics. If it made a four-year-old cackle out loud, then I’m sure you would too.
