I’ve never given this movie consideration because it looks so retarded. I saw it high up on a list of the top 100 children’s movies and was surprised… because it looks so retarded. Well, I saw it at the library today; it’s rated G so I checked it out. I started it for my kids about 20 minutes ago.
I’m stunned. This is a stop-motion claymation twist on The Great Escape, with chickens. The references to The Great Escape are numerous; nearly everything about it is based on WWII POW escape strategies and stories. Even the main character’s coup is #17.
If you have kids, I recommend it. If you’ve seen The Great Escape a dozen times, I recommend it.