Epic (2013)

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  TheMovieDiorama

  6 / 10

  Epic may have shot itself in the foot with its title, but provides leaves of family entertainment. Really? You choose to name your film 'Epic'? That's like naming a film 'Colourful' and it turns out to be black and white, you just know you are never going to reach those expectations. Maybe it's an acronym? Extremely Playful Insects Cuddle. I don't know. Anyway, not a bad animation at all. A daughter visits her father who is obsessed with the concept that there are small living creatures residing in the nearby forest. She magically shrinks and is caught in the midst of a woodland war. Blue Sky Studios have crafted another gorgeous animation. The photorealism in both the character models and natural environment evoke a sense of fantastical awe, conjuring a new world on a minuscule scale. The vibrant colours are used to create a symphony of blooming flowers, picturesque skies and even ominous dead trees. The story is simple, leafmen must defend a bud which will soon bloom to be the life of the forest from an army of bugs that use decomposed skeletons as armour. Too simple perhaps? Yes, but incredibly accessible for younger audiences. There are some father and daughter relationship issues that are aimed towards the more mature viewers, so there are some aspects for everyone. The villain, Mandrake, was far too one-dimensional and had as much depth as a pond. The voice acting was serviceable, although Farrell, Beyoncé and Pitbull seemed to be out of place. Really was expecting "Mr. Worldwide" in the script. Speaking of, the screenplay is lacklustre with no memorability to it whatsoever. The character development is limited, as director Wedge purely focuses on world building and action sequences. Also, they just had to include an annoying musical number didn't they...urghhh. So yes, Epic isn't epic. However the aerial battles, stunning animation and rapid pacing heightens the entertainment, making it ever so watchable. Oh and surprisingly, I didn't hate the snail and slug characters...which is a first!

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