In a city of humanoid animals, a hustling theater impresario's attempt to save his theater with a singing competition becomes grander than he anticipates even as its finalists find that their lives will never be the same.
Directors: Garth Jennings (writer/), Christophe Lourdelet (co-director)
Stars: Matthew McConaughey, Reese Witherspoon, Seth MacFarlane, Scarlett Johansson, John C. Reilly.
Wayne McGregor ... choreographer
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3470600/
Watched online, ok print.
66 songs in the Soundtracks, lots without performers. Not at all clear if singers are documented for the major characters.
Cute. Anthropomorphic animals and animated hyper-action make this more enjoyable than the story would read on paper. Good singing (hence my curiosity about who did it), and lots of color. But it gets to be a bit much sometimes. And I didn't grow to care about anyone onscreen.y
Update 16Apr: did buy the dvd, and it held my attention better this time. I did find the ending satisfying. Might be edging up to a 6+.
Update 16Apr: did buy the dvd, and it held my attention better this time. I did find the ending satisfying. Might be edging up to a 6+.
Rated 7.1 (112,343)
Universal & more, dir. Jennings & Lourdelet; 6
