10/48
Watch Who’s Afraid of the Poodle (2020)
Scenario
When Freddy Lupine’s stubborn wish turns him into a werewolf and drops a mischievous moon gig on Earth, Freddy must restore cosmic order before earth and moon collide. The German film version was cut by about 2.5 minutes to achieve the “Not Rated” rating. The uncut version was rated “Not under 6 years old”.
The Great Kennel composed by Ash Gibson Greig, Andrew Craig
The pink maned “Freddy” looks more like a poodle than a wolf, but he’s passionate about helping his superhero pack of lupins who try to help people in need! Fed up with the constant beating, he looks up at the sky and makes a wish. Then in front of him is the moon spirit “Moopoo” and he is no longer stupid.
It’s a fun enough family adventure, but it struggles to find its audience
The problem is that his new blue friend needs life force to survive, so they must find a way to get him and his people back to the moon, or disaster will befall us all! There is only one way to achieve this and that is to find “Max”, an abandoned wolf who lives deep in the forest and has the required magic spell. They go searching, but will the bitter “Max” want to help them, or could he have his own cunning plan to get revenge on the hunters?
Unforgettable stuff, but it’s decently animated and pretty watchable
The very young will probably not appreciate the sense of menace (at tea time), especially towards the end – and older people will probably be put off by the rather childish initial characterization of “Freddy”. It’s also probably twenty minutes too long, but as a simple, light-hearted drama it does what it says it does, tapping into the desires we all have when we’re young and want to fit in, lead and be respected. There’s a lot to love about Hulu’s streaming offerings this month — look forward to new series premieres and favorite movies to watch at home.
