IT’S ONE SMALL STEP FOR LAMB IN SHAUN’S OUT-OF-THIS-WORLD MOVIE!
When a mischievous alien crash-lands near Mossy Bottom Farm, Shaun sets off on a thrilling rescue mission to help her return home, while a secret government UFO organization is hot on their trail. Can Shaun and the flock avert Farmageddon before it’s too late?
From the multi-award-winning studio that brought you Chicken Run and Wallace & Gromit comes a wild and woolly lamb-venture you’ll never forget! Hold onto your seats as we blast off on an exciting and heartwarming sci-fi comedy!
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Video Quality
A Shaun The Sheep Movie: Farmageddon comes to Blu-Ray from Shout! Factory with a very impressive 1080p transfer. The craft and care put into each character is a wondrous delight, and this presentation captures every distinct nuance. The textures, from the character designs to the environments, are precise and give the film a real sense of depth. The subtle details such as fingerprints in the clay help to show the care put into bringing these cuddly creatures to life. Each environment has a quaint personality which shines through in a pleasant way. The colors present in the transfer are terrifically saturated with the wide range of nuanced hues permeating the frame. One of the areas where the film really shines is the fluid nature of the stop motion animation as these characters galavant through the world. Black levels are very strong with no hint of compression artifacts or digital anomalies of the sort. This is simply a beautiful looking Blu-Ray presentation that brings this story to the screen perfectly.
Audio Quality
This release comes with a vibrant DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 and 2.0 lossless track with optional English SDH subtitles. This track is a lovely sounding experience that brings the movie to life in a really engaging manner. While this is not a traditionally action-packed tale, the track does display some significant activity in the low end to give weight to the more kinetic moments. The surround sound presentation is a treat as every sound is distinctly placed throughout the room to immerse the audience with a soundscape as detailed as the animation on screen. There are also subtle environmental sounds in the surround channels which make you feel as if you are on a farm in the midst of the adventure. The dialogue that is present comes through clearly at all times without being overshadowed by any of the worldly sounds or the whimsical score. This track does everything it needs to for this film.
Special Features
- How To Draw: Tutorials on how to draw Shaun (2:48) and Lu-La (2:42)
- Lu-La Slime Time: A 90-second tutorial on how to make colorful slime.
- 25 Years Of Shaun The Sheep: A four-minute featurette which takes a broad overview of the character from its origins with Wallace & Gromit and beyond.
- Get Crafty with Shaun and Lu-La: A four-minute tutorial on how to make Christmas decorations and paint eggs.
- Making Farmageddon: A three-minute look at the making of the film including the physical acting taken on by the animators, the story development and more.
- Super Natural Wool: A minute-long clip of supernatural sweater making to help the visitors stay warm in space. This appears to be a commercial.
- Theatrical Trailer: The two-minute trailer is provided here.
Final Thoughts
A Shaun The Sheep Movie: Farmageddon is not quite up to the delirious highs of its predecessor, but it remains a terrifically fun and hilarious adventure that entertains more than a lot of modern animation. Aardman Animations never phones it in when it comes to crafting an inventive and joy-filled tale, and this is no exception. This is the type of animated tale which both adults and kids can enjoy in equal measure. Shout! Factory has released a new Blu-Ray featuring a stunning A/V presentation and some fun special features that keep the party rolling a little longer. If you are a fan of the character, or are a newcomer in need of a little levity in your life, this one is a no-brainer. Highly Recommended
A Shaun The Sheep Movie: Farmageddon will be available to purchase on Blu-Ray + DVD Combo Pack and DVD on October 18, 2022.
Note: Images presented in this review are not reflective of the image quality of the Blu-Ray.
Disclaimer: Shout! Factory has supplied a copy of this disc free of charge for review purposes. All opinions in this review are the honest reactions of the author.
Dillon is most comfortable sitting around in a theatre all day watching both big budget and independent movies.