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Zambezia (2012)
Directed by Wayne Thornley
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Overview
Set in a bustling bird city on the edge of the majestic Victoria Falls, “Zambezia” is the story of Kai - a naïve, but high-spirited young falcon who travels to the bird city of “Zambezia” where he discovers the truth about his origins and, in defending the city, learns how to be part of a community.
Rated G | Length 83 minutes
Actors
Samuel L. Jackson | Abigail Breslin | Leonard Nimoy | Jeremy Suarez | Jeff Goldblum | Jenifer Lewis | Noureen DeWulf | Richard E. Grant | Jamal Mixon | David Shaughnessy | Corey Burton | Tress MacNeille | Jim Cummings | Lee Duru | Phil LaMarr | Zolani Mahola | Deep Roy | Tania Gunadi | Tom Kenny | Kelly Stables | Kristen Rutherford | Wayne Thornley | Brent Palmer | Jon Olson | Sam Riegel | Keeno Lee Hector | Nik Rabinowitz
Viewing History (seen 1 time)
| Date Viewed | Device | Format | Source | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/28/2014 | TV | DVD | Library | 5.5 stars |
| (Average) 5.5 stars |
Viewing Notes
What I watch when I’m sick. Picked this up because of the cast. Some good voice acting in a so-so humdrum story set in Africa. Borrows from so many other animated movies so nothing feels original. Director Wayne Thornley even admits in the extras that his movie was heavily influenced by Disney, Pixar and DreamWorks. Yet because it’s set in Africa, it’s unique. What.
Animation is just okay but still step below what those other studios have done. Better watch for children with the unlikely hero and his journey. Thing that bugged me the most is the tree city in which all these birds live, Zambezia. Who built it? I suppose were to assume it was built by the animals but how? Birds can’t build the structures and bridges. Stuff like that always bothers me. I’m sure there was a better more believable way to present that.
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