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FernGully 2: The Magical Rescue
- Review Date: September 11, 2005
- G
- Genre: Family and Kids
- 1998
Common Sense Media says
Sequel lacks the star-power and wit of first film.
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What parents need to know
Parents need to know that in this movie, poachers kidnap baby animals and set fire to a rainforest. The film conveys pro-conservationist and anti-animal testing messages.
What's the story?
The cuddly creatures from the animated hit FernGully: The Last Rainforest return for more environmental swashbuckling in this direct-to-video sequel. In FERNGULLY 2, two poachers set fire to the rainforest and capture three baby animals who are under the care of a fairy named Crysta. Crysta's boyfriend, Pips, goes into town to rescue the babies, accompanied by a bat named Batty Koda and a group of insects called The Beetle Boys.
Is it any good?
This sequel was produced on a more modest scale than the original and lacks Robin Williams's and Tim Curry's verbal antics. Without Williams's wit and a villain whom kids love to hate, the sequel will seem bland to sophisticated older kids. However, younger kids should enjoy watching the cute rainforest dwellers thwart some greedy poachers. FernGully: The Last Rainforest offered top-notch animation and a celebrity voice-cast that included Robin Williams. This sequel is a pleasant if uninspired follow-up to that critical and commercial success. It contains some visual treats, even though the animation is comparatively simple.
Fortunately, younger kids will probably not notice the shortcomings of the cast. Instead, they'll delight in the heroic adventures of the rainforest creatures, including iguanas, kangaroos, and wombats. The movie places these animals in lush rainforest backgrounds with bright, eye-catching colors. The artwork conveys a deep appreciation of nature.
What families can talk about
Families can talk about sequels. Were you inspired to watch this sequel because you enjoyed the first movie so much? Did it live up to your expectations? Why do sequels, especially cartoon sequels, so often disappoint?
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Oh my gosh, I couldn't even finish it- it was such a disgrace. I mean, in the old movie, the plants looked real, the animals looked real, the voices were great (Robin Williams' played Batty) Now, oh.. my.. goodness... All of the voices are changed, it all looked like a rushed through cartoon, the animals look like loony toons. The characters attitudes were changed as well. When you leave behind Robin Williums, you leave out PROGRESS!!!! Man, I got so sick, I just.. couldn't finish it.
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were they on drugs when they made this?
"When you leave behind Rob Willson, you leave out PROGRESS!!!!"
^This.
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good!!
FAI Films and 20th century fox team up to create the best rainforest movie a kid could watch!!!!! i must watcher for ALL 7 year olds!!!!
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not so sequel :L
Great movie,Great atmosphere, its not superior as first one but still a worth to watch :3
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| Topics: | magic and fantasy, adventures, wild animals |
| Studio: | Twentieth Century Fox |
| Directors: | Dave Marshall, Phil Alden Robinson |
| Cast: | Erik Bergmann, Holly Conner, Laura Erlich |
| Genre: | Family and Kids |
| Run time: | 75 minutes |
| Theatrical release date: | March 17, 1998 |
| DVD release date: | March 17, 1998 |
| MPAA rating: | G |
| MPAA explanation: | General Audiences |
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