Director: Wang Yunfei
Voice Cast: Tom Arnold, JK Simmons, Mira Sorvino, George Takei
Studio: ARC Entertainment
Release Date: September 7, 2014
Running Time: 80 minutes
Rating: PG
Review:
Available to own on DVD & VUDU Digital Copy from ARC Entertainment is the computer-animated fantasy adventure Ava & Lala. The film is directed by Wang Yunfei and features the voice-talents of Tom Arnold, JK Simmons, Mira Sorvino and George Takei. There are no special features or extras on the DVD.
The film centers on a mischievous young martial arts student named Ava, whom befriends a tiger-like creature named Lala. Somehow, the two new friends can talk to each other.
Before long, Ava follows Lala and
rides a magical whale to Cloudland - an island with magical creatures.
Humans can only stay on the island for three days or they will turn
into animals themselves. She also befriends a friendly bear
named Uncle Bear.
What seems like a wonderful safe place
to live quickly turns into a nightmare when Tiger General learns that Lala has
returned and has brought a human to their world. Ava must find away
to escape back to her village before it is too late.
It seems like there are many Chinese animation getting released straight-to-DVD with American actors voicing the characters and that is exactly what happens with Ava & Lala. Though this is no Pixar film, the animation is pretty good for a lower-budget animated movie. There are many different talking animals characters throughout the film, which will certainly entertain younger viewers. The plot is original and cliched-free. Overall, Ava & Lala is a beautifully made animated film that I enjoyed watching. I highly recommend it to others.
*Disclaimer - I received a complimentary copy in exchange for my honest review. All opinions are my own.
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