films seen
3
average score
3.00*
nationality
status
Alive and kicking

Movies


My Father's Dragon

2022 / 99m - Ireland
Adventure, Fantasy - Animation
3.0*/5.0*
My Father's Dragon poster

Twomey's latest is another fine animation that stands in shrill contrast with its American counterparts. Like most of Cartoon Saloon's films though, the creativity and tone may be there, but the quality of the animation and the detail in the art style is a bit of a letdown. My Father's Dragon is no exception.

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Elmer is a young boy who moves to the city with his mom to set up shop there. They are hit with adversities and Elmer has a falling out with his mother. He runs away from home and gets tangled up in a mission to save a dragon from captivity. The dragon is forced to carry an island that is close to sinking, Elmer's task is to free the dragon.

The music is nice, the adventure is exciting and there are some lovely moments between Elmer and the dragon, but the whole feels a tad childish and visually underdeveloped. It would be nice to see Twomey and cohorts make a film for a slightly more mature audience, I'm certain it could be amazing.

The Breadwinner

2017 / 94m - Ireland
Drama, War - Animation
3.0*/5.0*
The Breadwinner poster

Nice but somewhat traditional tale about a young girl dressing up as a boy to save her family. The setting is an interesting one for an animation film, the artstyle (think Secret of Kells and Song of the Sea) is exquisite, but the story is a tad too by the numbers to make it truly engaging.

The Secret of Kells

2009 / 75m - Ireland
Adventure, Fantasy - Animation
3.0*/5.0*
The Secret of Kells poster