It's already December, and doesn't the idea of cozying up with a blanket, a sofa, and a movie sound appealing? That's why today we bring you a recommendation for the whole family, one that's sure to make everyone enjoy themselves like little kids, literally.
The film's original title is "Rudorufu to ippai attena," which has been translated into Spanish as "Gatos: un viaje de vuelta a casa" (Cats: A Journey Home). It's an 86-minute Japanese animated film, premiered in Japan in 2016 (although its release in Spain was delayed until September 29, 2017). In its opening weekend, it was the fifth most-watched film at the box office.
Its directors are Mikinori Sakakibara and Kunihiko Yuyama. The latter is the creator of countless Pokémon saga films (19 to be exact). Among them, the most recent, "Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You!"
Well, "Cats: A Journey Home" tells a story that some ARISTOPARENTS might relate to. It narrates the adventures of a small black cat named Rudolf who accidentally gets separated from his beloved family (and especially from Eri)... and gets lost (like life itself, sometimes, unfortunately). Rudolf wakes up in a truck and, to his dismay, is traveling to Tokyo. Once there, overcome by fear and the insecurity of a lost kitten, he wanders through the neighborhoods until he meets Ippai-attena. This is, none other than, the boss cat of the stray cats, equally feared and respected by everyone in the city. Unable to return home with his family, Rudolf begins a new life alongside this big cat, who is not really as he seems, and his new friend, the comical Bucchi. And that's all we can say, because otherwise, we'd get into spoilers!
If it caught your attention, here's the trailer.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nA9XeSVOh3M
Looks good, doesn't it?
We particularly like it for the values it conveys, especially to the little ones. The film not only aims to entertain and amuse its viewers but also intends to encourage young children to study and learn to read and write; as this will greatly help them in their daily lives to better understand the things happening around them. Of course, it also strongly emphasizes the magical relationship between children and ARISTOPETS, something we've discussed more than once (here's the link if you want to refresh your memory).
As a curious note, it's worth mentioning that each and every hair of the protagonist cats in this film was independently modeled using 3DCG technology. An epic feat, no doubt, which contributes to making the cats in this film look so real and natural.
Furthermore, we can't fail to mention that the film is based on the children's books Rudolph and Ippaiattena and Rudorufu Tomodachi Hitoridachi, written by Hiroshi Saitō and Hanmo Sugiura.
However, if you're in that phase where you prefer watching series over movies, we also have recommendations for you. And the more sugar, the sweeter... the selection we've made includes, of course, the magnificent presence of some ARISTOPETS. Click here to discover them.