Sing
2016 · Directed by Garth Jennings
Original language: English
- animation
- comedy
- family
- music
The story
A koala named Buster recruits his best friend to help him drum up business for his theater by hosting a singing competition.
What it’s like
Bright, saturated CGI in a warm, candy-coloured palette: sun-drenched animal towns, sunset oranges, rain-slicked neon marquees, and fluffy, texture-rich fur that gleams under stage spotlights. The camera moves with kinetic energy, swooping through crowded streets and tracking performers in busy, full-frame musical numbers, while the soundtrack is a loud, pop-driven jukebox of recognisable hits sung with big, bouncy arrangements. The feel is buoyant, cheerful and sociable, a comfort-food watch for a lazy Saturday afternoon, a family movie night, or a playful pick-me-up on a long car ride. Pacing is brisk and cheerful, with frequent musical set pieces between light comic beats, and the emotional register stays warm and low-key, following a cluster of hopeful, slightly overwhelmed characters who chase big dreams and learn to trust one another. Intensity is very mild: some slapstick falls and a flood sequence with peril, but no real violence, gore or frightening content. It suits families with young children, fans of musicals and talking-animal comedies, and anyone wanting something upbeat and gentle.
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