Storm Crashers

This is a phrase in my homeland. In this context, it can be used approximately like this: the newer the year of a Western cartoon, the fewer normal examples there are. You can count the good ones by the fingers of one hand. And I am not even talking about the depth of the plot, but rather about the production inside it, graphics, dialogues, or motivation of the characters. I am also horrified by the fact that there are so many people who defend such works. If you are not particularly picky about the quality of a movie or cartoon and you are satisfied with "chewing gum for the brain" - please, this may occupy you and you may even like it, but for others I do not recommend it at all.

It's hard to find a movie that touches your heart lately, and that's the case with Giants, or "The Explorers" in our country.

It's a movie with soul, and you can tell it was made with heart. Its protagonists are unusual characters, and far from being the typical heroes of animated films, they are erratic beings, but with conviction. This tells us that many times the will and desire are the greatest tools to achieve our dreams, no matter how impossible they may seem.

Visually, the art is extremely original, with a Stop Motion style at times reminiscent of the beautiful Laika films.

The animation is very good and the humor that is constant throughout the adventure stands out.

An important detail, for some reason in our country they removed the references to Don Quixote, which in my opinion makes it even more interesting, since it closes the whole concept of the movie.

If you want to have a good time with your family, and especially transmit messages and values to your children, go see this movie, then talk to them... And you will be surprised at the number of messages the movie contains.

We need more movies like this.

Alfonso is Don Quixote's heir. He too has a wild imagination. He is excited to see that the coming storm is not a storm, but a monster. A storm can't be tamed but a monster can be defeated. He has his two friends, Pancho and Victoria, and various imaginary friends. They intend to stop the villagers from leaving the rain-soaked town and defeat the monster in turn. Carrasco is trying to sell homes to the villagers in his Carrascoland.

I like this for this European animation film. I like the Don Quixote connection and the animation style. I'm not sure if we should see the imaginary world right away. Alfonso should talk to no one and about nothing. Maybe the imaginary world would come alive with the climatic battle. This is interesting but not the best.

"Alfonso" is a distant relative of the legendary windmill-tilting "Don Quixote" and is an accident-prone young lad who doesn't always know how to differentiate between the real and imaginary! One thing they all agree on, though, is that the weather is turning increasingly violent and the storms - coupled with some offers for their property from the local nasty "Carrasco", are driving people out of their La Mancha village. Luckily, he and his three rabbits make friends with "Pancho" and "Victoria" and quickly they determine to find out just what's the connection between the property developer and these new sudden downpours. No, there's not much jeopardy here nor is it all very original, but it's still quite a good fun adventure film with plenty going on, some gadgets and loads of imagination for those of us who have/had friends that only we are clever enough to see. It probably doesn't need a cinema viewing, but there were young kids in the cinema when I saw it who laughed out loud and that's got to be a good thing as it focuses more on the characteristics of loyalty and friendship and less on endless whizzy CGI.

"Giants of La Mancha" is a cinematic masterpiece that dazzles with its captivating storytelling and impeccable execution. Directed with mastery by a talented team, this film transports us to a world of fantasy filled with adventures and discoveries.

The plot, inspired by the classic "Don Quixote of La Mancha", immerses us in an epic journey featuring endearing and vibrant characters. From the brave and dreamy Arthur to his loyal companion Pancho, and the intrepid Victoria, each character is masterfully portrayed, allowing us to deeply connect with their emotions and motivations.

The cinematography is simply spectacular, with breathtaking landscapes and thrilling action scenes that keep the viewer on the edge of their seat at all times. The visual and special effects are impressive and contribute to creating a vibrant world full of magic.

But what truly elevates "Giants of La Mancha" to another level is its inspiring message and its ability to touch the heart of the viewer. Through the exploits of Arthur, Pancho, and Victoria, the film reminds us of the importance of pursuing our dreams, even when the world seems to be against us. It's a powerful lesson on the power of imagination and courage, resonating in every frame.