Abominable is a
fun, family-friendly movie from DreamWorks and Universal. This
computer-animated film provides an enjoyable experience for the whole family
without trying to delve into a deep or complex story. The plot sticks to the
familiar formula we often see in family animations.
It follows the
typical setup: a mythical creature bonds with a child who has lost a parent (or
both) and is emotionally withdrawn from society. Of course, we also have the
classic villains—bad guys who want the creature for their selfish gain.
However, this movie adds a slight twist by including a close-knit group of
friends who join the lead girl on her adventure to save her newfound friend.
Set in Shanghai,
China, the story revolves around Yi, a young girl who is, as mentioned, your
typical animated protagonist. She’s a talented violinist living with her mother
and grandmother. Accompanying Yi on her journey are her two friends, Peng and
Jin.
The central
character of the movie is a Yeti, captured by a wealthy man who collects rare
and unique animals. The Yeti escapes from the man’s lab, evading his many
henchmen, and hides on the roof of Yi’s home. While escaping helicopters that
are tracking him, the Yeti stumbles upon Yi.
Yi, seeking
solitude on her rooftop to play her violin away from prying eyes, discovers the
Yeti. She notices the helicopters searching for him and decides to help. She
hides the creature, later befriending him and naming him Everest. Determined to
return him to his home on Mount Everest, Yi embarks on a daring adventure.
Pursuing them is
the wealthy man, desperate to reclaim the Yeti, and a zoologist who seems to
have a genuine concern for the creature.
The CGI
animation is visually appealing, though the character hair movement feels
slightly below par when compared to Disney’s standard. Nevertheless, Abominable
is a delightful film for families to enjoy together. Beyond its charm as a
family movie, it doesn’t strive to stand out and settles comfortably into the
realm of an average animated film.
It is not very memorable either, none of the characters happen to be. Disney’s style of creating memorable songs and characters is something many animation studios fail to get right when they make movies. We get movies you can see once, and you forget that such movie exist as there is nothing special about it to make it stick to the mind.
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