Greeted by a swarm of colourful bean bags, my parents, sister and I entered the grassy amphitheatre of Dubai media city. A large screen ahead, comfy bean bags to sit on, weather – perfect, a festive mood in the air, seating – bang center, perfect view, we were all set to watch – “Ugly Duckling & Me”
“What! Ugly duckling & Me?! You’re 17!” that’s the response I got from a lot of people when I told them about my evening plans. But heck, for sure, it was worth it! I do and always have loved animated movies! Whether its Finding Nemo, Shark Tale, Ice Age … and the list goes on.
Trust dubai to ape the west and introduce its own 'International Film Festival'. But, whatever said and done, they've done a good job.
“The programming repertoire of the Dubai International Film Festival (2006) has been enlarged this year with a collection of delightful films expressly for children.” But the funny thing is that there were more adults out there, than children! Everyone can remember a film they saw when they were children, that they loved and that made a lasting impression on them. And I guess that was the reason many older people, like me (who didn’t fit the under-12 category) had come to enjoy it!
The 'Ugly Duckling and Me' is an animated modernization of the classic tale, featuring a street-wise rat, ‘Ratso’, who unwillingly becomes the only guardian of a hatchling, known to us as the ugly ducking. While ‘Ratso’s’ original plan is to gain fame and riches by convincing the world he is ‘Ugly’s’ father, the two become attached through their adventures with a host of cute creatures of all shapes and sizes.
The message delivered is the same as that of the original classic i.e., beauty lies within. No one should be judged by appearance, nor be blindly rejected without a hearing. This new version has been fabricated with a new look, revolving around the same idea.
I say- cute movie, worth it! ( If you genuinely enjoy watching animated movies!)…otherwise, forget it!
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Hey ...tom i am going for Namesake in DIFF...i have read the book i hope the movie is as good and KAL penn is there!!!!
And i bet u got bored!!! just kiddin.
blog on!!
I'm goin for Namesake too. But didn't get to see Shah Rukh Khan yesterday...damn!!
See you people today cos I am going for Namesake too.. =)
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