The film has underlying environmental themes, encouraging viewers to make efforts against the climate change. The computer animation proves competent if uninspired. The film directed by Aaron Woodley culminates with the sort of frenetic, action-laden climactic sequence that has become a norm for these offerings. They include his polar bear friend (Alec Baldwin), a ditzy albatross (James Franco) and a pair of conspiracy-minded otters who consider themselves the “Resistance” and, judging by their thick accents and berets, are apparently French. Swifty enlists his co-workers to help him foil the diabolical* scheme. Unwittingly helping Walrus execute his plan is Jade (Klum), an engineer working for Arctic Blast, on whom Swifty has a serious crush*. He also has a villainous plan worthy of one, something to do with melting the polar ice caps and ruling the world. Walrus, who moves around on robotic legs, lives in a lair worthy of a Bond villain. Managing to persuade his tyrannical boss Magda (Angelica Huston) to give him a chance to prove himself, he winds up delivering a package to a mysterious hidden fortress inhabited by the evil Otto Von Walrus (Cleese) and his puffin minions. Swifty has bigger things in mind for himself, namely to become one of the agency’s elite couriers known as the “Top Dogs,” a role normally filled by huskies*. The story revolves around Swifty (Renner), an Arctic fox who works in the mailroom of the Arctic Blast Delivery Service. The film also features Heidi Klum and Michael Madsen. John Cleese voices a villainous* walrus* in his reliably amusing style. Thanks to Catholic News Service for permission to post this review.A starry cast has been assembled to provide the voices for “Arctic Justice: Thunder Squad.” Jeremy Renner voices the central role of an Arctic fox who dreams of becoming a courier*. One good takeaway that parents might want to talk about with kids: the qualities and gifts we have that we might not appreciate so much right now might be just what we need to help us fulfill whatever it is that God might have in store for us in the future. Still, the kids will enjoy the antics of the story although the adults who accompany them may find themselves rolling their eyes at the bathroom humor in the film. Franco, Baldwin, Huston, Klum (voicing two characters), and Cleese help to make “Arctic Dogs” rise above the film’s lack of freshness.Įven though the values in the film are suitable for all, the “be true to yourself” message has had better film vehicles (“Moana” comes to mind). Jeremy Renner brings the right mix of excitement and genuineness to Swifty. The voice acting in the film far surpasses the shortcomings of the script. Releasing the gas and melting the ice would result in the town’s destruction. His evil plan consists in drilling into a gas pocket directly beneath Taigasville. Walrus wants nothing more than to rule the world. When Swifty promises Jade (voiced by Heidi Klum), another fox he’s always had a crush on, to deliver a late package for her, he stumbles into the lair of Otto Von Walrus (voiced by John Cleese). Jeremy Renner voices Swifty in "Arctic Dogs" (AMBI Group) When he grows up and begins working for ABDS, Magda (voiced by Angelica Huston) the boss caribou, puts him on the conveyor belt that prepares packages for delivery. His biggest wish: to be noticed and loved by all like Duke, Dakota, and Dusty. His parents insist on dressing him in white so he blends in with the snowy landscape. An Arctic fox works in the mailroom of a package delivery service, but wants to be doing the deliveries. Because of this, the dogs who pull the delivery sleds, Duke (voiced by Michael Madsen), Dakota (voiced by Laurie Holden), and Dusty (voiced by Donny Falsetti) are the town heroes.Īs a youngster, Swifty bemoans the fact that he’s practically invisible to most of the other townsfolk – literally. With Jeremy Renner, Heidi Klum, James Franco, John Cleese. The remote Arctic community depends on ABDS to deliver all the things they need for daily life. Swifty and his pals, PB (voiced by Alec Baldwin), a loveable polar bear, and Lemmy (voiced by James Franco), a scared-of-heights albatross, live in the quiet hamlet of Taigasville. When he finally gets a job there, it’s not as glamorous as he’s imagined.ĭirected and co-written by Aaron Woodley with writing contributions from Bob Barlen, Cal Brunker, Matthew Lyon, and Bryan Thompson, “Arctic Dogs” brings the message of “be yourself” to the snowy north. He’s an arctic fox who always dreamed of being top dog for the Arctic Blast Delivery Service (ABDS). The little ones will love Swifty (voiced by Jeremy Renner). “Arctic Dogs” serves up family-friendly fare, scoring high on the cuteness meter despite its lack of originality.
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