Flushed Away
2006 · Directed by David Bowers, Sam Fell
Original language: English
- adventure
- animation
- comedy
- family
The story
London high-society mouse, Roddy is flushed down the toilet by Sid, a common sewer rat. Hang on for a madcap adventure deep in the sewer bowels of Ratropolis, where Roddy meets the resourceful Rita, the rodent-hating Toad and his faithful thugs, Spike and Whitey.
What it’s like
Bright, busy CGI with a cheerful, slightly grimy look: sewer tunnels lit in warm amber and sickly greens, glossy wet surfaces, and a London rooftop world of clean white gardens and pale summer sky set against it. Camera moves are fast and kinetic, with swooping chase sequences and bouncy cuts, while the sets are crammed with small visual jokes and rat-sized detail. The score is upbeat and jaunty, leaning on bouncing rhythms, playful orchestral touches and pop-era needle drops, and the dialogue crackles with quick banter. The vibe is brisk, goofy and warm: a fizzy weekend matinee, a family film for a lazy afternoon or a rainy day, something to watch with kids or to enjoy as light escapism. The pacing is energetic throughout, and the emotional register stays buoyant, with a snobbish city mouse slowly learning humility and friendship across the gutter divide. Action is cartoonish, with slapstick scuffles, chases and a few peril moments, but no real gore, cruelty or frightening darkness. Gentle enough for young children, it suits families and anyone wanting cheerful animated comedy.
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