Home is where the hugs are.|Jul. 02, 2020|Mauritius|84 Min.|G
Genre: Animation;Comedy;Family;Kids;Science;Fiction
Description: Jungle Beat: The Movie 2020 is an animated adventure available in Hindi and English at 720p and 480p resolutions.
The story begins when the jungle animals wake up one morning to find they can speak. They soon discover that this newfound ability is due to an alien visitor named Fneep, who has landed in their jungle. Fneep, a member of the Scaldronian empire, has brought advanced technology, including a translation device that allows the animals to communicate for the first time. However, Fneep is far from a skilled conqueror. Homesick and having crashed his ship, he struggles to fulfill his mission of taking over Earth. The animals, led by Munki and Trunk, quickly befriend him, turning his invasion into an unexpected journey of camaraderie.
As the animals help Fneep find a way home, he learns the power of friendship, discovering that it might be the greatest force in the universe. But will it be enough to stop an entire planet of invaders?
The film’s animation was created using Autodesk Maya and rendered with Houdini’s GPU Mantra technology, which brought realism to the animals’ fur and the aliens’ glittery, slimy skin. Each scene, particularly those set in the Scaldronian mothership, features intricate visual effects, with reflections and lighting adding depth. The rendering process was intensive, with each scene taking approximately four hours to complete.
Parents should note that Jungle Beat: The Movie is a lighthearted, family-friendly film. It includes mild cartoon dangers played for humor and emphasizes themes of warmth, love, and friendship as antidotes to loneliness and aggression, making it suitable for young viewers.
Cast director: Brent Dawes
Cast actor: David Menkin, David Rintoul, Gavin Peter, Florrie Wilkinson, Adam Neill, Jason Pennycooke, Robert G. Slade, Emma Lungiswa De Wet, Ed Kear
Original name: Jungle Beat: The Movie