Zog and the Flying Doctors

So in the two years since we first met our brightly coloured dragon, he and the princess "Pearl" and their erstwhile knight "Gadabout" have taken to the skies to launch their original flying doctor service. It's quite a job they've undertaken as they have to treat a sunburnt mermaid, a unicorn with an unique problem and a lion with an even more annoying one. Needless to say, her uncle the King wants her to settle down and be more responsible in the kingdom she will one day rule, indeed he even locks her up in her room - but one day when he falls ill, she and her friends have to try to work their magic to save his life. It's not quite as much fun as the original, but it's still an amiably paced series of escapades that extol the virtues of kindness and teamwork whilst also showing that a degree of bloody mindedness does no harm, either! The animation itself is vivid and active and the story a family affair that makes you smile rather than laugh out loud. It's clearly not just a bee that has mind-baffling aerodynamics. How ever does "Zog" get into the sky?

The first Zog film was excellent. Granted, the Zog book itself was better, but Zog & The Flyikg Doctors film is pretty bad.

The voices are poorly selected (the Lion, the King, the Mermaid, the Unicorn - they all just don't sit quite right).

The narration by Lenny Henry is awful (his "bang, crash, thumps" for example, have zero emphasis - he sounds bored like he just wants to get paid and go home).

There is too much fighting - they have embellished on the story and added in fight scenes that feel out of place, and not ideal for watching with a toddler.

All in all, pretty poor. Stick with the original - the story, and the execution of the film, are leagues above this.

Zog is a dragon. He flies Princess Pearl and Knight Gadabout around to treat the creatures of the realm. During a storm, Pearl decides to seek shelter with her uncle, The King. His men run off Zog and Gadabout. Pearl is locked up in her hated princess life. When the King falls ill, Pearl comes up with the cure. Zog and Gadabout collect the ingredients from all their friends.

This is an animated short adapted from a children's book. It's a little weird and good fun. It's cute. The start is a bit random, but there is a reason for that. I don't know where this franchise is going. Obviously, I've never read the books. It's good.

A story as warm as it can be, as heartfelt as it should be, as meaningful as it proves to be...

Enjoyed very much by both young and old!

Are you ready to embrace the magic of helping people around you? Well if so, the short film Zog and the Flying Doctors is the film for you. Be ready to be immersed in this heartwarming short film that will make you smile and laugh. Zog does carry doctors, but he also carries lots of comedic moments that will make you laugh hysterically.

The storyline follows a young woman named Pearl (Patsy Ferran) who wants to be a doctor and help everyone in the world. There is one problem; she is a princess! She doesn't want to be a princess, but is obligated by her father (Rob Brydon). Pearl goes on a life changing journey learning about herself and her passions.

The animation style in this film is exquisite. The background scenery is particularly great and really brings this fairytale to life. The animation department really checked all the boxes when it comes to the background and character design.

This is an outstanding film for younger viewers. The entire plotline supports the idea of helping others and teaches many morals. The main moral is the idea that you can be anything! Don't let anyone hold you back. Follow your dreams.

Zog and the Flying Doctors truly is a magic experience showing off the beauty of animation and heartwarming lessons. I give Zog and the Flying Doctors 5 out of 5 stars and recommend it for ages 2 to 8. This was definitely a highlight of the New York International Children's Film Festival. Reviewed by Jude A., KIDS FIRST!