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Strange World

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• Adventure
• Comedy

• 2022
• Don Hall
• 101 mins
• PG

Summary

Searcher Clade is a farmer in the kingdom of Avalonia, who tends a sprawling plot to provide for his wife Meridian and teenage son Ethan. Out of the blue, the Clades receive a visit from Callisto Mal, the leader of Avalonia. She desperately needs Searcher's expertise to avert ecological disaster. Animated adventure, with the voices of Jake Gyllenhaal and Dennis Quaid

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A star rating of 3 out of 5.

Trevor Johnston

Retro visuals abound in this enterprising Disney animated adventure from directors Don Hall and Qui Nguyen (Raya and the Last Dragon). The Clade family are legendary adventurers, led by gung-ho dad Jaeger (Dennis Quaid). During an excursion in the mountains of the land of Avalonia, the clan discovers electrically charged plants which could have the power to transform life in their community. However, Jaeger goes missing, and excitement-phobic son Searcher (Jake Gyllenhaal) returns to the family farm, swearing off adventure for good. Years later, though, the plants begin to die, and Searcher sets off with his own thrill-seeking progeny (Jaboukie Young-White) to find a solution. It's an inventive scenario, perhaps requiring a little explanation for younger viewers, while the core theme of generational conflict will mean more to parents. Still, the film's array of vintage-styled flying machines is captivating, as is the underground kingdom filled with Day-Glo monsters. A few story stumbles aside, this strange world is an engrossing place to be, and the film balances notions of community and inclusion - including a gay teen romance - with its guiding spirit of adventure.

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5.7/10

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• Sky Store

Credits

Cast

rolenameSearcher CladeJake GyllenhaalJaeger CladeDennis QuaidEthan CladeJaboukie Young-WhiteMeridian CladeGabrielle UnionCallisto MalLucy Liu

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Crew

rolenameDirectorDon HallDirectorQui Nguyen

Details

Theatrical distributor

Walt Disney

Released on

2022-11-23

Languages

English

Formats

Colour

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