Storks

Storks is a film I had absolutely no expectations from and it turned out to be the animated surprise of the year.

Whether you are an adult or a kid, Storks has plenty of comedic punch to delight you. There's the family comes first subliminal message too. While the it's not path-breaking or world changing, it is adequately quirky and effectively mushy. A sort of perfect combination of entertainment and fun.

Sure, the script is funny and there are plenty of sight gags. But while its economical run-time won't have tiny tots shifting impatiently in their seats, you might get the feeling that the film was a tad rushed along the way. In fact, to call the film fast-paced is an understatement. Nonetheless, the entertainment factor is still present and strongly so, and credit must be given for the rather original premise of the story. Kids are sure to find this one enjoyable.

It's not the best animation movie this year, but Storks does make for a decent distraction. While it doesn't answer the question of where babies come from, viewers of all ages should be able to enjoy it.

Clocking in at a breezy 89 minutes, Storks merits the attention of its targeted kiddie audience. Adults will relate to its pleasures too.

The story line is interesting (even though it's beyond believable) and as animation comedies go, it's got enough moments written in to make things entertaining for a bit. It's central conceit seems inspired by a randomness that is all too wacky. It's a strangely emotive world that balances fantasy with reality with animation technique that is quite kid friendly in its assay. This may not be wholesome entertainment at it's best but it's certainly cute enough to keep the little ones charmed.