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Ainbo: Spirit of the Amazon
2021 84 min Peru PG 6+
★6.2
Adventure, Animation, Family, Fantasy
Director: Richard Claus, Jose Zelada
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Description
An epic journey of a young hero and her Spirit Guides, 'Dillo' a cute and humorous armadillo and "Vaca" a goofy oversized tapir, who embark on a quest to save their home in the spectacular Amazon Rainforest.
Budget:
$10M
Worldwide:
$10.24M
Starring
Lola Raie
Actor
Naomi Serrano
Actor
Dino Andrade
Actor
Awards
2 wins total
Key opinion
Ainbo: Spirit of the Amazon is widely regarded as a visually hit-or-miss production that fails to deliver a coherent or emotionally resonant narrative. While the Amazonian setting is appreciated for its potential, critics largely agree that the film suffers from a disjointed script, underdeveloped environmental themes, and uninspired character dynamics.
| Theme | The environmental themes are introduced as a central premise but remain largely superficial and abandoned in favor of generic fantasy tropes. | |
| Screenplay | The screenplay is widely criticized for its fragmented pacing and a reliance on repetitive, didactic dialogue that fails to engage its audience. | |
| Humor | The comedic sidekicks are frequently cited as irritating, ineffective attempts to mimic established tropes from successful animated features. | |
| Production | Visual quality is divisive: some find the color palette and scenery pleasant and attractive, while others highlight stiff character animation and inconsistent technical execution. |