Big Trip 2: Special Delivery
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Big Trip 2: Special Delivery
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A Lot or a Little?
The parents' guide to what's in this movie.
What Parents Need to Know
Parents need to know that Big Trip 2: Special Delivery is a sequel to the Russian animated film for kids, featuring a similar storyline. Once again, the movie is adapted for English-speaking audiences using American actors and takes viewers on an adventure where a baby delivery via stork goes awry. A silly group of animals works together in an action-packed adventure to fly across the world and bring the baby grizzly to his parents. Along the way, they encounter some vultures who don't want them to complete their mission. The film includes brief moments of peril when characters fly through a storm in the night and have some close calls while falling from the sky. Cartoon violence includes wrestling, hitting, chases, and falls. Vultures try to kidnap a baby grizzly. The climax includes a chase scene with some slapstick violence. No one is injured or killed. Language includes insults such as "stupid" and "losers." A character develops a crush. Brief mention of "going on a date," and someone says "I want to have your egg." Messages about teamwork, loyalty, and redemption are woven into the story.
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What's the Story?
Another stork mishap brings a baby to Mic Mic the bear's house in BIG TRIP 2: SPECIAL DELIVERY. Mic Mic (Pauly Shore) just wants to relax, but he and his friends now have to work together to take the baby grizzly to his parents on the other side of the world. Meanwhile, an election is underway in the United Woods of America. A grizzly bear running for president is in danger of losing his nomination because of a rule stating you have to be a parent. His baby bear delivery was on the way but intercepted by the incumbent vulture and his minions. Mic Mic and his friends Oscar the hare (Jesse McCartney) and others travel by airship to bring the cub home, facing lightning storms, avalanches, and other traps set by the devious vultures. Mic Mic and his crew must stay the course and bring the cub to his family before the election.
Is It Any Good?
Similar to its predecessor, Big Trip 2: Special Delivery is an unoriginal tale involving lots of animated animals, goofy villains, and cartoon peril. Even the plot of a baby bear getting delivered to the wrong house follows the same outline as the first. One thing that did change is that the bear Mic Mic's voice was recast from Drake Bell to Pauly Shore, who voiced Oscar the hare in the first movie. This update might be jarring to some fans.
Viewers okay with cartoon violence might enjoy some of the jokes and feel invested in the journey of a baby bear finding its way home and appreciate seeing the teamwork among the characters. Older audiences and parents might find it lackluster and uninspiring. On a positive note, there's a catchy soundtrack and travel montage that might get some toes tapping. It's not an animated classic to want to watch over and over, but young animal lovers might enjoy it.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about the violent moments in Big Trip 2: Special Delivery. Even though it's an animated movie, which events might be scary for younger or more sensitive kids? How does your family determine which movies are okay for your family?
Does animated violence seem less scary or intense than live-action violence? Why or why not?
How did the characters in this movie demonstrate teamwork and courage? Why are these important character strengths?
What made Billy the vulture realize what he was doing was wrong? Have you ever stood up to someone you felt was in the wrong? What happened?
Movie Details
- On DVD or streaming: December 27, 2022
- Cast: Pauly Shore, Jesse McCartney, Daniel Medvedev
- Directors: Natalya Nilova, Vasiliy Rovenskiy
- Studio: Lionsgate
- Genre: Family and Kids
- Topics: Adventures, Wild Animals
- Run time: 90 minutes
- MPAA rating: PG
- MPAA explanation: for some thematic elements, rude material and peril
- Last updated: January 23, 2023
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