It seems more than fitting that within days of the announcement, Fox is releasing an animated Film based on a famous children's book that was previously adapted by Walt Disney in 1938.
I liken it to Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas , a wonderful book that made a great animated TV special, but a lousy live action film.
There's also a certain irony that Ferdinand is released on the heels of Pixar's Coco , a film set in Mexico with an all-Latino voice cast ( and John Ratzenberger ) and distinctly Mexican musical styles.
And a butterfly that appears towards the end of the film looks like it borrows the colors and style of a teacup at the Mad Hatter's tea party in 1951's Alice in Wonderland and the Disney Parks spinning attraction it inspired.
Trying to be fair and balanced, I won't compare Ferdinand to any of the recent offerings from Walt Disney Animation or Pixar, but will hold it against previous Blue Sky projects.
- Review: Ferdinand: Bulldozes into your heartThe Peninsula Qatar
- Watch the Cast of Ferdinand — Including John Cena and Nick Jonas! — Answer ...PEOPLE.com
- How “The Story of Ferdinand” Became Fodder for the Culture Wars of Its EraThe New Yorker
- 'Ferdinand' movie review: Animated charmer lives up to the storybook (and that ...NOLA.com
- Humor and spirit of Ferdinand make it well worth the 81-year waitCultureMap Austin
- Review: Children's book 'Ferdinand' jumps to screen nicelyBrunswick News
- 'Ferdinand' review: Hilarious and heartwarmingThe New Indian Express
- A Little Book with a Big Message: Carlos Saldanha Talks 'Ferdinand'Animation World Network (press release) (blog)
- Review: Much to be bullish on in 'Ferdinand'Albany Times Union
