The Snail and the Whale is another welcome addition to the stable of Donaldson-book adaptations.Julia Donaldson is the author of some of the world's best-loved children's books, including modern classics The Gruffalo and The Gruffalo's Child, which together have sold over 17 million copies worldwide, and the hugely successful What the Ladybird Heard adventures. But once again, the film confidently knows its audience and manages the stakes perfectly. There's the occasional moment of jeopardy - the snail and whale encounter some sharks, and later the whale ends up beached on the shore. It's to the film's credit that none of this feels force-fed, instead trusting the viewer to pick up these messages themselves. These include following your dreams, embracing the unknown, and helping others, all of which are shown to require courage. Add to that the late Diana Rigg, who provides the rhythmic narration to Donaldson's words, and beautifully rendered animation, and you know you're in very safe hands.Īs has become expected from Donaldson adaptations, the film is packed with plenty of positive messages.
Oscar-winner Hawkins voices the snail with a sense of adventure, while Brydon is uncharacteristically understated, adding his dulcet tones to the whale who shows the snail the world. The Snail and the Whale join the likes of The Gruffalo and Stick Man in offering a beautifully told and animated short story that teaches - or reminds, as the case maybe - of some important life lessons. To stay in the loop on more movies like this, you can sign up for weeklyĪdapted from another book by hugely popular kids' author Julia Donaldson, this 27-minute adventure is perfect family viewing. Beautifully animated, this is a short - just 27 minutes - fun-packed adventure that can be enjoyed by the whole family. As well as courage, perseverance, curiosity, and teamwork, the film celebrates friendship, and manages to do so without any of the messaging feeling forced. These perilous situations are short-lived and allow the film's positive messages to come to the surface. With the clock ticking, the snail is given the chance to be the hero, as it shows courage and perseverance in going to get help. The biggest moment of jeopardy comes when the whale finds itself beached on the shore. There are occasional moments of threat as the pair's adventure includes an encounter with sharks, while the snail is constantly worried about being eaten by seagulls.
The snail, who is voiced by Oscar-winner Sally Hawkins, is offered the chance to realize its dreams of seeing the world, when a kindly humpback whale ( Rob Brydon) lets the snail board its tail. Parents need to know that The Snail and the Whale is a heartening adaptation from a book by Julia Donaldson ( The Gruffalo, Zog) with tons of positive messages.
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