Mar. 16, 2017|Germany|79 Min.|G
Genre: Adventure;Animation;Drama;Family;Fantasy;Kids;Music;Mystery;Romance
Description: Rabbit School: Guardians of the Golden Egg is a 2017 animated film that tells the story of Max, a young rabbit with a knack for shoplifting. He finds himself trapped in an old-fashioned school where he meets Emmy, a rabbit girl. Together, they learn the secret skills of Easter Rabbits, face off against a cunning fox family, and discover the true meaning of friendship. While the animation quality may not be as sharp as some viewers might expect, and the English dubbing occasionally falls short, the film still manages to entertain. It avoids the overused trope of fart jokes, which is a refreshing change.
The film presents a unique ecosystem where city rabbits are street-smart gang members who rob human stores, while country rabbits live in a vast forest, resembling a mix of Amish and Buddhist monk lifestyles. The foxes, acting as the main antagonists, are depicted as backwoods rednecks, adding a quirky twist to the story. Although the film seems more suited for direct-to-video release, it surprisingly received a theatrical release in Europe.
Directed and written by Germans but animated by Chinese artists, the movie offers a secular take on Easter, which might not sit well with ultra-religious viewers. The motivations of the foxes are unclear, driven mostly by jealousy and hunger. A peculiar detail is that the rabbits bathe in a river without removing their underwear, a choice likely made to keep the content kid-friendly.
Overall, Rabbit School: Guardians of the Golden Egg is an unconventional animated adventure that blends humor, action, and life lessons in a distinctive way.
Cast director: Ute von Münchow-Pohl
Cast actor: Senta Berger, Friedrich von Thun, Tim Sander, Max Boguth, Ben Boxberg, Dirk Petrick, Constantin von Jascheroff, Peter Nottmeier
Original name: Die Häschenschule – Jagd nach dem Goldenen Ei