What’s It About
After successfully escaping from Tweedy’s farm in a daring and risky manner, Ginger has discovered her ideal place – an idyllic island bird sanctuary where the entire flock can live in harmony, without any risks from humans. With the arrival of Ginger and Rocky’s new daughter, Molly, it appears that Ginger’s fairytale ending has finally come true. However, the entire chicken population is now confronted with a menacing and new danger on the mainland led by a familiar foe. Determined to safeguard their freedom, even if it means endangering it, Ginger and her team are determined to break in
MOVIESinMO REVIEW
So, back in 2000, the original Chicken Run had this massive hype as the first animated flick from Aardman Studios, the stop-motion legends behind Wallace & Gromit. People loved Aardman for their unique animation and witty stories. Directed by Peter Lord and Nick Park, Chicken Run was a hit, but Aardman never hit the same financial highs again. Fast forward, and we have a sequel, Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget. The new film starts with a quick recap of the original’s spoof on The Great Escape. Rocky and Ginger, the main birds, are now married and living the good life in a bird sanctuary. Their daughter, Molly, wants more adventure, though. When she sees chickens getting hauled off to Fun-Land Farms, Ginger gets worried, but Molly is all for a fun bucket ride. Dawn of the Nugget becomes this action-packed adventure with Aardman’s signature twisted physics and crazy inventions. Our heroes, including Rocky and Ginger, set off to rescue Molly and end up in a futuristic chicken fortress. The film’s visual comedy and wild engineering are top-notch, from fire-extinguisher-propelled dollies to security guards tied to firecrackers. But it falters when the movie tries to inject some “heart” into the story. Unlike Shaun the Sheep, where actions spoke louder than words, Dawn of the Nugget struggles with forced emotion in its dialogue. The first Chicken Run had more expressive characters, and the new film’s ambitions feel smaller. Adding Frizzle, a fun-loving chick with a Yorkshire accent, adds some variety to the cast. Sure, Dawn of the Nugget isn’t as tight or funny as the original, especially in the first thirty minutes. It might drag a bit, but it’s still a good time. The first movie had a lot riding on it, launching Aardman’s animation empire. The sequel, made for Netflix, is more about passing the time and keeping both kids and adults entertained – which it does. Aardman set the bar high, and while this sequel might not reach those heights, it’s still a fun watch.
OUR RATING – A CORN SILO 6