Animals United (Konferenz der Tiere) (2010)
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25% of critics liked it
(8 reviews) -
39% want to see it
(1,985 ratings)
When the African savannah runs dry and water becomes a precious commodity, a courageous meerkat and a laid back lion prepare to go the distance in order to avoid dying of thirst. In seasons past, a single mountain canyon provided enough water for all the creatures in the savannah. But this year, not… More When the African savannah runs dry and water becomes a precious commodity, a courageous meerkat and a laid back lion prepare to go the distance in order to avoid dying of thirst. In seasons past, a single mountain canyon provided enough water for all the creatures in the savannah. But this year, not a drop has fallen. Buffalos and rhinos stand guard over the only watering hole for miles, and if the creatures don't act fast, they will surely perish. Desperate, Billy the meerkat and Socrates the lion set out to find sustenance. Upon crossing paths with a rooster named Charles, the pair learns of a place in the Okavango Delta where the water still flows. But by the time Charles leads them there, the humans have already staked their claim on the small reserve. Meanwhile, local entrepreneur Smith has constructed a dam in order to the precious divert water to his luxury hotel. When Billy and Socrates learn that the hotel is hosting a conference on natural preservation, they call in all of their animal friends in order to teach the thoughtless politicians a thing or two about sharing the land. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi
- Directed By
- Reinhard Klooss, Holger Tappe
- Genres
- Animation, Kids & Family, Art House & International
- Studio
- Metropolitan Filmexport
Critic Reviews
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Sandie Angulo Chen, Common Sense Media
Kids might enjoy eco-friendly, Madagascar-like tale.
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Allan Hunter, Daily Express
A slightly preachy but entertaining tale for younger viewers on the perils of global warming and the foolishness of human kind.
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Robbie Collin, News of the World
Badagascar.
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Mike McCahill, Scotsman
What dooms the film to ordinariness are the animals themselves, so lacking in memorable characteristics that parents will most likely spend the 90 minutes guessing which celebrity voice artists have been busy earning themselves a nice Christmas bonus.
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Tim Robey, Daily Telegraph
Probably great if you're three, but quite an endurance test if you're not.
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