Turbo (2013)
Rated PG for potential snail peril.
Starring Ryan Reynolds, Paul Giamatti, Bill Hader, Samuel L. Jackson
Directed by David Soren
You will believe a snail can drive!
The Story:
Turbo (Reynolds) is a garden snail with dreams of something bigger...faster... of racing! His brother Chet (Giamatti) is the voice of reason, ie: the dream-killer who must remind Turbo that he is a snail, and nothing more. Ah, but when Turbo finds himself suddenly blessed with speed, it's only a matter of time until he will put up or shut up at the Indy 500 going against his own personal hero, Guy Gagne (Hader).
The critics were wrong.
The audiences were wrong.
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| What Were They Thinking? Or Watching? |
This movie was amazing!
From Dreamworks, they are bringing another underrated and unheralded masterpiece to theaters to be ignored by the masses.
In 2013 (okay, technically 2012) it was Rise of the Guardians. In 2014 (okay, technically 2013) it is Turbo.
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| Going For the Top 10 List Again This Year! |
This movie was hysterical.
First, in no small part to the writers who crafted a movie that works for kids and the parents lucky enough to hang out with said kids.
Second, a stellar voice cast filled with recognizable names, but also a lot of great actors who you would know if you saw them, but may not recognize their voices.
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| "And I Didn't Even Say #$@$@# Once In This Movie!" |
Samuel L. Jackson ? Yeah, he's a given.
Michael Pena? You know him, but unlike Luis Guzman, his voice isn't as obvious to the ear to create a mental picture.
The voices all blend with the story and you don't feel like it's stunt casting. It's natural, and possibly aside from Mr. Jackson, you don't think, oh yeah, that's THIS GUY every time the snail opens their mouth. Bill Hader all but disappears under his accent as the film's required bad guy. Plus, he's not even that bad...at least until the end.
Naturally, Ryan Reynolds imbues Turbo with the very essence of Ryan Reynolds. I'm not sure how he got a bum rap with RIPD and this movie both opening on the same weekend. They were both good, but this film was significantly better.
The story itself is just the latest variation on The Little Engine That Could.
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| "I Think He Can!" |
Did you like Ratatouille?
Well then, here you go. Substitute rats for snails...and cooking for racing.
Bam! Game over.
And while it's not technically everyone can race for everyone can cook...
The message is similar, and translates beautifully to the screen.
:)
Well done to Dreamworks as well for crafting a lush environment that easily makes you forget you're watching animation from time to time.
Welcome to 2014, and for now, Turbo is the film to beat.
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| "We Have A Winner!" |
Animated OR live action.
Final Grade: A
Rewatchability/Purchase Factor: Bought it. Probably watching it again soon.
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