This Laika-produced stop-motion animated adventure follows the journey of Mr Link , a Bigfoot tired of his solitary life in the Pacific Northwest who recruits fearless explorer Sir Lionel Frost to unite him with his long-lost relatives in the fabled valley of Shangri-La.
There is a distinct beauty and elegance unique to this genre, where the characters and terrain move and transition in a refreshing style.But the spirited voice performances of Jackman and Zoe Saldana more than compensate. This charming family film is also a lesson in friendship, empathy and identity. And on a deeper level, a witty and deft dismantling of British colonialism.Brie Larson trades in her superhero suit for a director's hat for her debut behind the camera, although you need to be in the right mood for this talky comedy, which is streaming on Netflix.