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Paws of Fury: The Legend of Hank
2022 94 min Canada, China, United Kingdom, United States of America PG 6+
★6.2
Animation, Adventure, Comedy, Family
Director: Chris Bailey, Mark Koetsier, Rob Minkoff
🎭 Based on
«Blazing Saddles»
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Description
A hard-on-his-luck hound finds himself in a town full of cats in need of a hero to defend them from a ruthless villain's wicked plot to wipe their village off the map. With help from a reluctant mentor, our underdog must assume the role of town samurai and team up with the villagers to save the day.
Budget:
$45M
US Gross:
$17.81M
Worldwide:
$42.5M
Starring
Michael Cera
Actor
Samuel L. Jackson
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Ricky Gervais
Actor
Awards
1 win & 1 nomination total
Key opinion
Paws of Fury: The Legend of Hank is a lighthearted animated comedy that blends samurai tropes with meta-humor and Western influences. While many viewers praise its visual craft and voice performances, it faces criticism for a derivative plot and an inconsistent reliance on low-brow humor.
| Production | The film features vibrant animation and high-quality visuals that effectively bring the feline-populated world to life. | |
| Acting | The voice cast, including Michael Cera and Samuel L. Jackson, provides strong, personality-driven performances that anchor the characters. | |
| Screenplay | The script leans heavily on meta-humor and references to classic cinema, which delights some viewers while feeling forced or derivative to others. | |
| Humor | The reliance on toilet humor and repetitive gags divides the audience, with some finding it funny and others finding it grating. |