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Young Chickenhare is the adopted son of King Peter, a famous adventurer. Part chicken and part hare, he has a really tough time growing up and disguises himself as a hare to avoid the mockeries of his peers. When the day of the Royal Adventurer Society trials comes, Chickenhare, hampered by his disguise, fails miserably. But he is determined to grab a second chance and find the Scepter of the Hamster of Darkness, before his evil Uncle Lapin. The Scepter will give immense power to its holder. If Lapin gets hold of it, he will be unstoppable. Accompanied by his faithful servant Abe, a sarcastic turtle, and Meg, a martial arts expert skunk, he sets of on an epic and initiatory quest. (Finnkino)
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It's as if the creators of Chickenhare and the Hamster of Darkness were inspired by the German film No-Eared Bunny and Two-Eared Chick and wrapped the whole film in an Indiana Jones package. Chickenhare is at first glance a slightly unconventional character, but he embodies the old familiar outsider who wants to fit in and is looking for his purpose in life. Technically, the film abounds with decently done animation, even though it is not the creation of any well-known studio. Story-wise, the film doesn't surprise much, which is forgivable in something primarily for younger audiences, but it is pleasantly suspenseful. However, I missed a significant dose of humour (I was most amused by the "square pigs"), which I would expect in an animated film, and besides that, at times the script seemed a bit off-target. Still, it was a pleasant ninety minutes spent in the cinema. PS: during the scene with the "army of luminous hamsters" I couldn't help thinking of The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King.
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