Smallfoot [Blu-ray]

Director: Karey Kirkpatrick

Overview

In this animated comedy, a smart young yeti encounters a stranded human mountaineer, creating chaos amongst his small village of disbelievers. Desperate to prove the existence of the "smallfoot", he sets out to find the mountaineer to bring an end to the debate once and for all. Starring the voices of Channing Tatum, Zendaya, Common, Jimmy Tatro, LeBron James, Gina Rodriguez, Danny DeVito, James Corden, and Yara Shahidi. Directed by Karey Kirkpatrick.

Product Details

Release Date:	12/11/2018
UPC:	0883929623563
Original Release:	2018
Rating:	PG
Source:	Warner Home Video
Presentation:	[Wide Screen]
Sound:	[Dolby Digital Stereo, Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround]
Language:	English
Time:	1:36:00
Sales rank:	34,842

Special Features

Yeti Set Go Sing-Along ; Plus Mini-Movie, Music Videos

Cast & Crew

Performance Credits

Emma Bunton	Mama Bear
Channing Tatum	Migo
Zendaya	Meechee
Common	Stonekeeper
Jimmy Tatro	Thorp
LeBron James	Gwangi
Gina Rodriguez	Kolka
Danny DeVito	Dorgle
James Corden	Percy
Yara Shahidi	Brenda
Ely Henry	Fleem
Patricia Heaton	Mama Bear
Justin Roiland	Voices
Jack Quaid	Pilot
Sarah Baker	Soozie's Mom
Kostja Ullmann	Voices
Aylin Tezel	Voices
Luise Befort	Voices
Chris Tallman	Voices
Robert Hofmann	Voices
Ingo Albrecht	Voices
Pernille Schrøder	Voices
Emma Sehested Høeg	Voices
Ole Boisen	Voices
Laus Høybye	Voices
Sigurd Holmen Le Dous	Voices
Alexandre Willaume	Voices
Camilla Lau	Voices
Kenneth M. Christensen	Voices
Mads M. Nielsen	Voices
Silas Holst	Voices
Sonny Lahey	Voices
Peter Ettinger	Voices
Jonathan Kite	Voices
Joel McCrary	Voices
Vanessa Ragland	Voices
Jessica Tuck	Voices
Jeff Galante	Voices
Karey Kirkpatrick	Actor
Heitor Pereira	Composer

Technical Credits

Karey Kirkpatrick

Clare Sera

Eyal Podell

Jonathon E. Stewart

Chris Poche

Karey Kirkpatrick	Director,Screenwriter,Executive Producer
Jason Reisig	Director
Bonne Radford	Producer
John Requa	Producer
Glenn Ficarra	Producer
Skye Lyons	Producer
Clare Sera	Screenwriter
Eyal Podell	Screenwriter
Jonathon E. Stewart	Screenwriter
Chris Poche	Screenwriter
Christopher Miller	Executive Producer
Nicholas Stoller	Executive Producer
Jared Stern	Executive Producer
Courtenay Valenti	Executive Producer
Allison Abbate	Executive Producer,Producer
Phil Lord	Executive Producer
Sergio Pablos	Executive Producer
Ruth Lambert	Casting
Michael Babcock	Sound/Sound Designer

Editorial Reviews

Smallfoot, based on the book Yeti Tracks by Sergio Pablos, has big intentions. It is an acceptable writing and directorial entry from Karey Kirkpatrick, with help from Clare Sera and Jason Reisig, but it seems bland and lacks the elements that make children want to watch a film over and over. Migo (Channing Tatum) lives the life of a yeti, trusting in the wisdom of his people's sacred stones and generally enjoying every day. He dreams of one day taking the place of his father Dorgle (Danny DeVito) as the gong ringer, though a chance encounter with a legendary "smallfoot" creature changes his path. His determination to prove what he saw leads him to Percy (James Corden), a failing nature show host. Together, they both discover that things are not always what they seem. In the beginning, the story tries too hard to establish what it wants to say, which weakens the entire production. For adults, it might come across as a bit preachy, and for children, the message might be entirely lost. It does not accomplish its goals in as fluid a manner as other popular children's films. Smallfoot doesn't have the charm, the laughs, or the appeal to both children and adults; instead, it chooses to tread on the safe middle ground. It also suffers from a lack of notable performances despite its cast, which includes Zendaya as Meechee, LeBron James as Gwangi, and Yara Shahidi as Brenda. The best aspect is that, apart from the main character, women drive the story: on the yeti side, Meechee leads a secret society, and on the human side, Brenda does not blindly go along with what Percy wants her to do. The most notable exception to the performances is the rap provided to us by Common, who steals the scene (and perhaps the movie) in less than five minutes of screen time. This moment succeeds at both lifting the mood and elevating the story. The animation and characterization are virtually flawless; each character's look fits them perfectly. Every moment of the action flows seamlessly, with shots that are easy to follow without having to track it like a tennis match. The art department, from concept artists to clean-up animators, are the real stars of the show. Smallfoot presents a message of what can happen when two opposing sides choose to see each other as monsters, but it does not do so in more than an average manner. Both children and adults will leave the theater feeling entertained, but unfortunately not memorably so.