What It’s About
Like so many of his type, Cat is reliably watchful and aloof, caring more about his next meal than the welfare of other animals. Then a catastrophic flood overwhelms the earth’s surface, and Cat finds himself in terrifying survival mode. He must learn to swim, but equally important, interact with others. Cat’s new home is a rickety boat he shares with a variety of other creatures, including a lemur, a labrador retriever, a capybara (large rat), and a secretary bird. Will this ragtag group end up on high ground?
Why We Love It
This ingenious, wondrous fable, stunningly rendered via 3D animation, delivers an exciting adventure tale with not a word spoken. Unlike most fare of this kind, these animals are not anthropomorphic; they behave like animals. But their gestures and expressions speak volumes about what they’re feeling. Touching indirectly on the perils of climate change, “Flow” is also timely in suggesting we all do better when we collaborate. Watching Cat’s transformation from solo feline to integral team member is inspiring and unexpectedly moving. Inventive, exciting, and just plain fun, this is must-viewing for the whole family. By all means, go with the “Flow”!