The Snail and the Whale

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The Snail and the Whale

2019 | Adventure | Animation | Family

A tiny snail goes on an amazing journey by hitching a ride on the tail of a huge humpback whale. Based on the book of the sane name by Julia Donaldson.



Network BBC
Creator(s) Magic Light Pictures
Producer(s) Martin Pope, Michael Rose
Cast Diana Rigg, Sally Hawkins, Rob Brydon, Cariad Lloyd and David Cummings

Julia Donaldson Children's Animation British animation Snail Whale The snail and the whale

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James Koppert (2698 KP) rated

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The Snail and the Whale
The Snail and the Whale
2019 | Adventure, Animation, Family
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Another Julia Donaldson
This animation company saw great success animating the gruffalo, then the gruffalo's child and have continued the pattern until we are on Julia Donaldson's Snail and The Whale. Here we have characters true to the original illustrations gliding through incredibly animated water in this heartwarming story of a snail who lives on a rock but wants to see the world so gets a lift on the tail of a whale. It's made for small children and is full of innocence and charm and is very very watchable. What's makes Donaldson's books work is her charming simple stories but also her rhythm. The TV show keeps the rhythm but slows it right down to create a peaceful dream like film. They don't overcomplicated it, they just deliver the book and make it cute.
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