I'm a big fan of Ardman Animations because of the Wallace and Gromit, and Chicken Run. I've never thought everything they've done have been perfect, but it's the little things in their movies and TV shows that I admire. It's these little touched that keep me watching because the attention to detail is what makes them truly great.
They don't necessarily have the greatest of story lines for their projects, but it's the characters they create that keep the story going. They are extremely character driven makers and realize this fact: if you create some interesting characters you can get away with a little less of something because that character will keep the audience interested.
And Pirates Band of Misfits is populated with many interesting characters and it's fun to see these characters interact with each other and with the story as it progresses. My favorite character is the monkey who don't speak but uses cue cards to speak with (and what is it with Ardman and silent characters: see Gromit and the penguin from Wallace and Gromit). Even though he doesn't talk, they really make him animated with those cards and funny when the those cards come out at times when you think they wouldn't. My favorite scene over all is when the pirates are gathering at the pirate cove and we're introduced to some of the baddest pirates in the world. Their introductions are great and make for some interesting characters who I wouldn't mind seeing a movie or short movies about.
Also have fun spotting the many voice actors in this movie most of them are British with a few out of country voice, but none-the-less it's fun to spot them. Over all this was a funny movie with huge attention to detail and the kids had a good time. Well worth your investment of time and a good family movie.
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