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Chickenhare and the Hamster of Darkness
Chickenhare and the Hamster of Darkness
2022 ·91 min ·Belgium, France, United States of America ·PG 6+
7.1
IMDb 6.3 КП 7.7
Animation, Adventure, Comedy, Family, Fantasy
Director: Benjamin Mousquet, Ben Stassen
💬 Based on the comic «Chickenhare» byChris Grine
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Young Chickenhare is the adopted son of King Peter, a famous adventurer. Part chicken and part hare, he has a really tough time growing up and disguises himself as a hare to avoid the mockeries of his peers. When the day of the Royal Adventurer Society trials comes, Chickenhare, hampered by his disguise, fails miserably. But he is determined to grab a second chance and find the Scepter of the Hamster of Darkness, before his evil Uncle Lapin. The Scepter will give immense power to its holder. If Lapin gets hold of it, he will be unstoppable. Accompanied by his faithful servant Abe, a sarcastic turtle, and Meg, a martial arts expert skunk, he sets of on an epic and initiatory quest.

Budget: $20M
Worldwide: $10.89M
Joe Ochman
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Michael Ornstein
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Dino Andrade
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Chickenhare and the Hamster of Darkness is a sincere and engaging animated adventure that centers on themes of self-acceptance and individuality. While its derivative style and formulaic narrative may feel familiar to fans of modern 3D studio films, it successfully delivers a heartwarming experience suitable for both children and families.

Theme The narrative effectively champions the core message of embracing one's unique identity and learning to love oneself.
Originality The film’s visual style and character designs rely heavily on familiar 3D animation tropes, drawing frequent comparisons to mobile game aesthetics and existing studio works like Zootopia.
Screenplay The adventure-focused plot functions as a standard, accessible framework that keeps the audience engaged despite its predictability.
Production The implementation of hybrid character designs and 'cute' villain aesthetics creates a disconnect in tone that complicates the film's moral presentation.
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