Abominable
2019 · Directed by Jill Culton
Original language: English
- family
- animation
- adventure
- comedy
- fantasy
The story
A group of misfits encounter a young Yeti named Everest, and they set off to reunite the magical creature with his family on the mountain of his namesake.
What it’s like
Bright, saturated animation with soft-edged, rounded shapes and a cheerful palette of mint, peach and sky blue set against the blinding white of high mountain snow. The Himalayan landscapes are wide and airy, with glowing cliffs, rippling glaciers and a city of Shanghai rendered in warm neon at night, and the camera moves with a kinetic, cartoon energy during chases and sled runs. The score is buoyant and orchestral with pop-tinged pulses, and the sound design is playful, full of squeaks, whooshes and crunching snow. Its vibe is bright, warm and mildly zany, the kind of easy family viewing that suits a weekend afternoon, a long-haul flight, or a movie night with kids. Pacing is brisk and comedic, with a friendly road-trip structure and a light adventurous streak, and the emotional arc follows a lonely young teen learning to let people in while a found-family group of misfits rallies around a gentle creature far from home. The intensity is mild: some peril and a villain who is more slick than menacing, with cartoon scuffles and no gore. It suits families, younger viewers and anyone who wants something gentle, funny and heartfelt.
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