What’s It About
A family of ducks try to convince their overprotective father to go on the vacation of a lifetime.
MOVIESinMO REVIEW
Migration is the story of a duck family led by Mack, the father who has never left the comfort and safety of his home. Well, Mack the Mallard is in for a surprising reality. That tree they sleep in and its tiny pond buddy are like the ultimate combo of sweetness and safety – just how Mack wants it for his family. Of course, it gets chilly when the seasons do their thing, and the snow starts falling. That’s when the family huddle-up for warmth game gets strong. But a bit of mud in the tree’s cracks can fend off the icy wind. Plus, being close to the family is just awesome! Mack’s wife, Pam, isn’t about staying put for another winter. Don’t get her wrong, Pam loves Mack, Dax, and Gwen (their two kids). But she’s got a bit of that wanderlust, dreaming of winter migration and adventure. When a gang of ducks drops by on their way to this fancy place called Jamaica, Pam and the kids are hyped about joining them. Mack’s not buying it, though. He’s all about warning them about the dangers beyond the pond, dropping scary stories about ducks who ditched home for “adventure.” Fear, according to Mack, is a good thing. It keeps you safe. Forever! Pam, on the other hand, thinks what she wants isn’t just about migration. She wants to see what life’s throwing beyond their cozy pond. “Open your eyes, Mack, before you miss it all,” she says, dropping some wisdom bombs. That hits Mack, and even Uncle Dan jumps in, telling Mack he’ll end up like him if he sticks to his no-leaving-the-pond policy: “healthy, happy … and alone!” That does the trick—Mack’s on board with the whole migration plan. The Mallard family takes off, and it’s all good vibes for the first few minutes. Then, the real adventure kicks in. Ultimately, this comedy is top-notch for all ages. Whether watching it on the big screen or the small one, it’s a hit. The action, visuals, and humor make it a blast for everyone. Plus, it’s got a solid message about staying optimistic when things seem bleak and parents letting their kids spread their wings (literally, in this case). The voice cast is killing it, and there’s enough to leave both young and old in a good mood. It’s like having a cool bird outside your window – entertaining and uplifting.
OUR RATING – A NEW YORK 8
Media
- Genre – Family
- Street date
- Digital – January 23, 2024
- DVD/Blu-Ray/4K – February 27, 2024
- Video – 1080p
- Screen size – 2.39:1
- Sound – English (Dolby Atmos for Feature, Dolby Digital 2.0 and Dolby Digital Plus 7.1 for Bonus Content), French Canadian (Dolby Digital 5.1), Latin American Spanish (Dolby Digital Plus 7.1)
- Subtitles – English SDH, French, Spanish
Extras
- FLY HARD (MINI-MOVIE) – Chump sheds her tough-as-nails attitude, risking her life to fly through a blizzard and the harrowing streets of New York to return a prized possession to a kind woman from the park.
- MOONED (MINI-MOVIE) – Following the events of DESPICABLE ME, Vector and a lost Minion are stranded on the moon, and struggle to get back to Earth.
- MIDNIGHT MISSION (MINI-MOVIE) – The Minions will try anything to help Agnes overcome her fear of the dark, even if it involves going into outer space.
- MICROPHONE MADNESS – A fun look behind-the-scenes as the cast record some of their silliest lines.
- MEET THE CAST – In this series of behind-the-scenes pieces, we learn more about our favorite characters and the legendary comedic voices behind them.
- KUMAIL NANJIANI: MACK
- ELIZABETH BANKS: PAM
- KEEGAN-MICHAEL KEY: DELROY
- AWKWAFINA: CHUMP
- DANNY DEVITO: UNCLE DAN
- CAROL KANE: ERIN
- CASPAR JENNINGS: DAX & TRESI GAZAL: GWEN
- TAKING FLIGHT: THE MAKING OF – MIGRATION is an original script so brand-new characters and locations had to be developed, designed, and animated from scratch! Here, filmmakers and crew break down their process to show us what gives this film an entirely new look and feel.
- THE ART OF FLIGHT – Using a series of production phases from storyboards to pre-viz, we peel back the feathers and reveal just what goes in to creating the avian heroes of the film.
- THE SOUND OF FLIGHT – Take a closer look at the music of MIGRATION as Composer John Powell walks us through his scoring journey.
- HOW TO DRAW
- o MACK
- DELROY
- CHUMP
- GWEN
- BUILD YOUR OWN POP-UP BOOK – Daddy duck, Mack, likes to tell his two little ducklings some…overly imaginative bedtime stories. In this fun “How To” we’ll show you how to create a pop-up book so you can tell your very own bedtime stories!
- CALLING ALL BIRDS – They may not have cellphones, but you can call your web-footed friends anytime you want! In this fun How To, we’ll teach you how to create and customize your very own set of colorful bird whistles.
- THE MACK QUACK
- THE HERON HONK
- THE CHUMP CHIRP
- BEST NESTS – You don’t have to fly south –or anywhere –to find a perfect paradise for your feathered friends. Here we’ll teach you how to make the best nest for your pet ducks, or anyone flying by, including a water feeder to keep them hydrated!
- NESTS
- WATER FEEDER