We tell you about five fairy tale heroes who will capture the hearts of both adults and teenagers and little ones. Some of them are nominated for the prestigious Oscar award.
"Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey" (2020)
A musical about young Journey, who inherited her grandfather's passion for inventions, a toy maker. His former student stole an invention. Although her grandfather's shop is failing after an incident years ago when his former student stole a book with secret blueprints and a unique living doll. Due to this betrayal, the grandfather loses inspiration, becomes a recluse, and turns his magical shop into an ordinary pawn shop. His granddaughter Journey tries to save the situation and restore faith in wonders. Directed by David E. Talbert.
Main cast: Forest Whitaker, Madalen Mills, Keegan-Michael Key, Hugh Bonneville, Anika Noni Rose, Phylicia Rashad, Lisa Davina Phillip, Ricky Martin.
"Klaus" (2019)
An Oscar-nominated film that tells the story of the main character of Christmas and New Year — Santa Claus. The action takes place in 19th century Norway, and the main character is Jesper Johansson. The man fails to meet his father's expectations when tasked with sending out 6,000 letters by the end of the year. He teams up with toy maker Klaus and encourages children to write letters in exchange for special gifts. Thus, they create a new tradition. The film is directed by Sergio Pablos.
Main cast: Jason Schwartzman, J.K. Simmons, Rashida Jones, Will Sasso, Neda Margrete Labba, Sergio Pablos, Norm Macdonald, Joan Cusack.
"Leo" (2023)
This musical comedy by Robert Marianetti, Robert Smigel, and David Wachtenheim is about a 74-year-old reptile. He realizes that he is wasting his life as he spends it in an aquarium. He plans to escape to the Everglades but only makes it to the bedroom of the student who takes him home for the weekend. During one of the trips, he accidentally discovers that he can talk and ultimately gives a girl advice on how to become more popular. All the children start confiding their secrets to him.
Main cast: Adam Sandler, Bill Burr, Cecily Strong, Jason Alexander.
"The Sea Beast" (2022)
This is an adventure animation from Netflix created by the director of "Moana" and "Lilo & Stitch," Chris Williams. The events unfold in an era when humanity is engaged in a fierce war with giant sea monsters. The profession of monster hunter is considered the most honorable. The main character is Jacob Holland, a star of the crew of the legendary ship "Inevitable." He is preparing to become captain and to destroy the most dangerous beast known as "Red Ripper." But everything goes awry when a little orphan named Maisie Bramble sneaks aboard the ship, dreaming of adventure. After a certain event, Jacob and Maisie find themselves overboard and come into direct contact with that "terrifying" monster.
Main cast: Karl Urban, Zaris-Angel Hator, Jared Harris.
"Shaun the Sheep: Farmageddon" (2019)
A new friend arrives at Shaun the Sheep's farm on a saucer — Lu-La, a lavender alien dog with tentacles who is very gluttonous. This creature will try to find its way home, constantly pursued by clumsy agents from the Ministry of Alien Detection. The directors of this film are Richard Phelan and Will Becher.
Main cast: Justin Fletcher, John Sparkes, Amalia Vitale, Kate Harbour.
