111. Little Eggs: A Frozen Rescue; movie review

 

LITTLE EGGS - A FROZEN RESCUE

Cert U

91 mins

BBFC advice: Contains very mild threat, comic violence, upsetting scenes, language, rude humour

What could be more appropriate at Easter than a film about eggs that can talk?

Yes, Little Eggs is a giveaway title and also includes friendly fowl, penguins and polar bears who are up against unscrupulous humans.

Gabriel Riva Palacio Alatriste and Rodolfo Riva Palacio Alatriste's film is the fifth and final picture in a franchise that dates back to 2006.

Its chief character is Toto the Rooster (voiced by Bruno Bichir), who makes a rash promise to return a young polar bear to its parents after he was kidnapped by a trio of criminal circus owners.

The problem is that it is 5,000 miles away in the South Pole.

The importance of family is the foundation of this LIttle Eggs adventure: the polar bear needs his parents as much as Toto's children need him.

There is also a substantial dig at those illegally using animals in circuses.

But, in essence, it is a fast-moving chase with plenty of wacky characters who will please the under-10s.

It is the last of the series, but fans shouldn't be too disappointed - spin-offs are around the corner.

Reasons to watch: Fast-moving romp

Reasons to avoid: Not overly memorable

Laughs: None

Jumps: None

Vomit: None

Nudity: None

Overall rating: 6/10

Did you know? The only place a polar bear might have seen a pengiuin in real life is at a zoo. Polar bears are native to the Arctic and penguins are native to Antarctica and southern regions of the world.

The final word. Producer Michael Favelle: "It’s incredibly heartwarming to see A Frozen Rescue, set in a chilly and frozen world, melt hearts and spark laughter far and wide." Screen Daily

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