Americano
SCORE: 65
I appreciate Lionsgate sending Family Friendly Gaming a DVD of
Americano. This animated movie takes eighty-eight minutes to watch. The
bonus content is the trailer for Americano, and Lionsgate trailers.
Americano has a very Hispanic flavor to it. In fact there is a lot of
Spanish music, lyrics, and dialogue in Americano. I do not speak Spanish
so I have no idea if anything offensive was said or sung in this movie.
I like the art work and animation in Americano. Do not question the
physics too much though. I kept wondering how a bird could just hang out
like that in the air. There are some funny moments in Americano. There
is also some peril and mild violence in Americano. There are a few
interesting concepts in Americano that families can discuss. Things like
following tradition, or trying something new. Which choice would you
make?
Americano also focuses on being selfish, and doing what you want.
Americano also shows how important family businesses are. Hey wait
Family Friendly Gaming is a family business. That was not a shameless
plug on purpose. Americano deals with revenge, betrayal, and doing the
right thing. Which will you decide on? Will you be jealous or help out
others?
The plot in Americano revolves around a family of birds that runs a
circus. They have a special cape that has been passed down to those that
honor the traditions. Cuco is a brash and young parrot that wants to
change things. He wants more of a pop. He wants things to be more like
his favorite super hero - Americano. So Cuco and a few bird friends head
out to receive help from this Hollywood super hero.
SPOILER ALERT! The main lesson in Americano is you are the hero that you
need. You do not need others to save the day. The dad parrot gets hurts
thanks to the evil birds sabotaging a new act. That new act is something
the son and dad worked on together. They compromised to come up with an
act both of them could live with. It was a neat moment in the movie.
Americano does deal with an extremely controversial issue. Since there
is such a toxic political environment coming from the political left,
there are bound to be people offended by content in one scene in
Americano. That scene is the border crossing. Americano lightly touches
on the topic, and illegal aliens whose first act in coming to America is
to break the law and disrespect all of the people waiting in line. I
would rather let you know there is a scene that might bother you than
hide it.
- Sam
Video: 70%
Audio: 60%
Replay/Extras: 60%
Functionality: 65%
Family Friendly Factor: 70%
System: DVD
Publisher: Lionsgate
Developer: Animex
Rating:
‘G’ - General Audiences
Company provided product
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