It isn't a spoiler to reveal that Flasheart's words to Freddy - "The best wolves don't have the sharpest claws or teeth, they have the biggest hearts. Of course he sets off on a quest and there are multiple sub-plots that kick in to lead to a chaotic climax. When he comes of age, Freddy steps into the moonlight to transform and take his rightful place as the High Howler but instead of a werewolf, he is a werepoodle. The father is seemingly killed when the pair encounter an ice cream truck proprietor and his sidekick: a stuffed monkey who may or may not be possessed and/or actually alive. He is also the son of the pack leader, the 'High Howler,' Flasheart who is a big, butch hairy and hot beast. They are trailed by Freddy, a nerdy little boy who it turns out is a pre-pubescent werewolf. The opening is Marvel meets Underworld as a pack of werewolves race through the town rescuing people from burning buildings and babies from ledges. Are children - and this is emphatically an animated film for the whole family with lots of bodily function jokes and slapstick - cinema savants or is this homage/theft gone wild? The film is fun, fast and packed with action but it also blatantly steals, occasionally with a wink, from The Lion King, Lady and the Tramp, Goldfinger, Betty White in The Lorax (or maybe it's Maude in Harold and Maude), Mr Mercedes, The Bad Seed, Frozen, Puss in Boots from Shrek, and many others. I have no idea if it is an accurate or reverential adaptation, but I have my suspicions. It’s not an instant classic but it is harmless and fun entertainment that everyone can enjoy and it will leave you with a smile on your face.Thus reads the tagline of the young adult novel by Jane Lyons that the animated film 100% Wolf is based on. This isn’t as sophisticated as a mega-budget Pixar offering but it is extremely good fun and does have enough to keep grown-up audience members watching alongside the children. It’s also rather timely in the current climate and one that everyone can get behind. Like all family-friendly animations, there is an underlying message and here that is “be yourself” which they manage to get across without shoving it in your face. Don’t be surprised if you get numerous requests for a dog on the way home. Also the protagonist, Freddy the poodle, is extremely adorable as are all his canine counterparts and little ones are sure to fall in love with them. They are cute and engaging and actually spend their nights doing good rather than hunting humans. If you’re worried that the idea of werewolves might be scary for children don’t be – these wolves are more Lassie than Larry Talbot (the Wolf Man’s alter ego). Unfortunately, his uncle is determined to foil him and to rid the city of all dogs making his mission all the more difficult. His shocked family threaten to banish him unless he can prove his wolf credentials so he sets off on a wild adventure with a stray dog to try and show once and for all that he is 100% wolf. Unfortunately, when his big moment comes he changes into…a poodle. He is excited for his 13th birthday when he will finally transform and fully join the family fold. It tells the tale of a young boy named Freddy Lupin who comes from a long line of werewolves. Since cinemas reopened there hasn’t been much in the way of new family content so no doubt this animated Australian offering will prove a welcome addition to schedules.
100 wolf review movie#
While little ones have been kept entertained by hours of appropriate content on streaming services it’s just not quite the same as bringing them to a cinema where you all eat too much popcorn and ice cream and enjoy the movie magic together. One thing many people have missed during lockdown is the family cinema outing. Starring the voices of: Ilai Swindells, Magda Szubanski, Rhys Darby, Akmal Saleh
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