Zambézia

Animated films are still flying and will continue to fly. Kids simply love cartoons and kids will always be here. Besides the fact that animated films are flying, in the movie "Zambezia" most of the heroes are also flying. What the movie "Rio" presented in a funnier and much more colorful way, the movie "Zambezia" tried a year later, which has its origins in the south of the world, specifically in South Africa. Unfortunately, the problem is that the film borrows from all possible other animations and creates a mix that appears to be original, but actually isn't. The story mainly focuses on a young falcon who doesn't like being in one place, which is also quite boring. He wants to see the world, he wants to know how things work elsewhere. He wants to become a member of a legendary group and help other birds. That's why he ends up in Zambezia, a beautiful island that is, however, in great danger. The first motive is from "Madagascar" - the effort to escape boredom. The second motive is from "Finding Nemo" - the effort to save a son, which here turns into the rescue of a father. Another motive is from films like "Antz" or "Shark Tale" - to save someone, usually multiple characters, from a big threat. The bird concept is then from the mentioned film "Rio". "Zambezia" is ultimately not a very original film, which has some fairly good jokes at times, but its schematic nature knocks it down. It's a shame because you feel like you've seen it many times before. Nothing can be done. In animated films, what once worked will work differently with some changes. It's like with horror and actually other genres as well. You can especially notice it in animations because there are not as many, at least those that go to cinemas, so comparisons are easier. Once fish are flying, films with fish are being made. Then birds are flying and someone tries to cash in on that. I'm glad that other countries besides the United States are entering the world of animation, but the quality is often so poor, it's terrible. In this case, we definitely don't hit rock bottom, but in animation, you can tell that it's just not it. Nevertheless, keep trying non-Americans. Maybe it will work out someday. More: http://www.filmovy-denik.cz/2012/12/wtc-yes-man-mary-max-zambezia-cerna.html (2013.03.02)