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Article: Film on DVD: Barnyard (Cert PG, 86 mins)
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- Belfast Telegraph
- Article date:
- February 16, 2007
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And while animation is at times a tad crude (some of the animals
seem to glide across the grass), the characters are nevertheless
charming. The tone of the film is contemporary but the underlying
message of courage and endurance positively creaks with old age: The
best leader isn't the biggest or the strongest. The best leader is
the one who cares the most! Yes, fun it may be, but Barnyard is
certainly not subtle.
The Guardian (Cert 12, 135 mins)Brawny action film, awash with
cliches, which pays tribute to these oft-overlooked heroes,
coastguard rescue swimmers. Screenwriter Ron L Brinkerhoff frequently
bows down to convention, splicing elements from Backdraft and An
Officer And A Gentleman ...