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July 30, 2023
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.
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.