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Firebreather
2010 69 min United States of America PG 12+
★6.5
Fantasy, Animation, Action, Thriller, Family
Director: Peter Chung
📖 Based on the novel
«Firebreather»
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Description
It's not easy being a teen like Duncan. His mom wants him to pay more attention to his homework, while his dad - a 120-foot-tall monster known as a Kaiju - wants him to become the next King of All Monsters. When these worlds collide, Duncan must use his human wits and his Kaiju powers - including super strength, agility and the ability to breathe fire - to protect his family and friends from a giant monster rampage.
Starring
Jesse Head
Actor
Kevin Michael Richardson
Actor
Dana Delany
Actor
Awards
Won 2 Primetime Emmys. 2 wins & 3 nominations total
Key opinion
Firebreather is a lighthearted, dynamic animated fantasy that balances standard coming-of-age themes with engaging monster action. While the film is considered a pleasant and entertaining experience, it is often noted for its relatively simplistic narrative approach.
| Production | The animation features striking monster designs and vivid action sequences that bring the creature-based conflicts to life. | |
| Humor | The film effectively uses humor and supporting characters to add warmth and relatability to the protagonist's journey. | |
| Score | The musical score successfully complements the atmosphere, though it lacks the grand, epic scale found in more intense genre entries. | |
| Screenplay | The screenplay offers a relatable exploration of self-identity, though the narrative remains intentionally simple and occasionally naive. |