Lost and Found (2008)

I think this is a new genre that they're all sort of working their way through it and haven't got all the kinks worked out yet but it's a genre that works for me.

I love this movie so much

A movie that not only functions as a solid scarefest but a razor-sharp satire.

Exactly the movie you think it is, but not the movie you want it to be.

I saw Lost and Found as an admirer of Jim Broadbent and as a fan of the source material and animation. And I found it truly magical, that was every bit as good as its source material if not better.The animation was beautiful, it was never overdone but quiet yet atmospheric with crisp backgrounds and bold use of colour. The characters were convincing in design and movement too. The music had a nostalgic feel to it, and was also hypnotic without being obtrusive.Another strong point was the story. It was a simple, but very touchingly told story, with one of the most heartwarming messages I have encountered in a film or short film in a while. The characters were so likable and engaging. Jim Broadbent's narration was soothing and just perfect.In conclusion, a must see. 10/10 Bethany Cox

Before I had seen this movie, I had never heard of the story. Since I've watched it, I've accidentally come across the book several times while looking around the libraries with my daughter. I have to say that this adaption actually makes the story easier to understand.It tells a simple story with nice visuals and some fun moments. I think this film would actually be many times better without the cutesy narration. Everything being said in the voice over is completely unnecessary, and takes away from the charm of the interaction between the two main characters.Basically, a boy has a penguin turn up at his door and tries to get it to go away. He eventually makes a trip to the south pole, but then realizes he wants to keep the penguin.I appreciate it anytime I can find something that is well told and simple enough for young children, without being noisy or ironic. This is a gentle story with no wisecracks or sarcasm done very well. I think it would play even better with just musical accompaniment.

Only two reviews???...oh, my, god!!! There really isn't a lot to be said here other than the company is one of the very best in the world and should be doing feature films...they did an amazing job here on this (remember this is only about 16 individuals)… The soundtrack is wonderful...the design work and lighting is wonderful...the STORY is great (most important part) and they have a lot of kudos from me.It was a very special Christmas that they put this film on because we had this and also the return of Wallace and Gromit. It may sound silly but this film really made the Christmas because it was so very good...when you see something of very high quality you tend to get a real buzz off it and this one had that.

I stumbled across this on TV this morning. What a touching and beautiful animated story of a boy who finds a penguin on his doorstep one day.Initially an irritation to the boy, he decides it must be lost. So unable to find the owner he realises that the only option is to take the penguin 'home' to the South Pole. So he builds a boat and they set off on the journey... However, through their trials and tribulations of their voyage a relationship is forming. They eventually make it but the boy suddenly realises that they are now friends and meant to be together but is it too late?The animation is excellent and the characters are perfectly represented. Both sad and uplifting, it brought a tear to my eye it did and I came straight here to tell you all!