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Bigfoot Family

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• Voices of Kylian Trouillard as Adam; Alexis Victor as Bigfoot; Marie Chevalot as Shelly; Frederic Souterelle as Wilbur; Sébastien Desjours as Trapper; Pierre Tessier as Connor Mandrake; Xavier Fagnon as Arlo; Clara Quilichini as Emma

Home Release Date

• January 26, 2021
• Jeremy Degruson, Ben Stassen

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Movie review.

Adam Harrison isn’t like any other kid around. His dad is Bigfoot . Yes, that Bigfoot.

Once a scientist, Dr. Harrison turned into the furry legend during a genetic experiment gone wrong. As a result, he gained super speed, the ability to heal himself (and others) as well as the ability to talk to animals. Alas, he was forced hide in the woods for years (hence the legend) when an evil corporation hunted him down, hoping to study his condition and do more experiments on him.

But a few years ago, Adam (who inherited all of these spectacular abilities, minus the fur) exposed the corporation and was finally able to bring his dad home.

Well, sort of …

While technically “home,” Dr. Harrison is experiencing his proverbial 15 minutes of fame, and he’s determined to do something with it. So as soon as he has a break from all the press junkets, he decides to take a trip to Alaska to expose a supposedly “clean” oil company.

Unfortunately, instead of exposing X-TRAKT (which claims to always put the environment first) he gets caught by them.

And now, it’s up to Adam to save his dad once again.

Positive Elements

Adam is angry with his dad for running off to Alaska after spending so many years apart, stating that one person isn’t enough to make a difference in how “Big Oil” operates. However, Bigfoot believes that it’s his duty to make a change in whatever way he can. By the end of the film, father and son reconcile, with Adam realizing that one person can make a difference and Bigfoot realizing that just because he can doesn’t mean he can’t ask his family for help.

After Bigfoot posts a video encouraging people to write letters to their government representatives and join his protest to protect Alaska, Adam revamps the video to make it go viral. And while he only does this in the hope that his dad will be able to come home sooner, his efforts do help. And the government eventually agrees to protect the land and wildlife living there.

When Adam believes he might die, he apologizes to his dad for being rude to him and tells his mom that he loves and appreciates her. Bigfoot chastises Adam when he sasses his mom. Some characters are rude to others but later apologize.

Spiritual Elements

Bigfoot attained his powers through a genetic mutation, which was passed on to Adam. Both his and Adam’s ability to heal is shown through colorful sparks that come from their hands.

A man states there’s no such thing as ghosts but gets frightened after seeing empty coffins with crosses on them. Someone else says their group could become ghosts if they die.

Sexual Content

Adam kisses a girl. Bigfoot’s wife gets annoyed with a reporter for being “handsy” with him. A girl calls Adam “cute.” We see a bear taking a shower.

Violent Content

X-TRAKT nearly kills the Bigfoot family, as well as all the wildlife living in a valley, with a bomb that would flood the valley with oil. When the “black smelly water” comes out of the ground, several animals call it “poison” and flee their homes to avoid drowning in it. Some of the oil catches on fire when drone planes crash into it and Adam’s mom warns him not to breathe in the toxic fumes.

A hired gun named Arlo tries to kill the Bigfoot family using armed drones. He knocks Adam out and later pushes a mining cart on top of him. Adam is also thrown down a mining shaft by another adult. Arlo also says he blew up his foster home when he was a child and knocks a scientist around.

A rabbit is chased by a wolf, and the wolf expresses his desire to kill and eat the creature. Several people and animals are beaten up by an angry moose. A bird is trampled (though he’s OK) by a group of raccoons. Adam’s mom threatens to turn a bear into a rug.

Characters get knocked and tossed around, we see several vehicles crash and fall off cliffs, and several people nearly drown in a river (though nobody is seriously injured). Several animals are knocked out with tranquilizer guns. Adam finds a skull in a mine shaft.

Crude or Profane Language

We hear one use of “d–n.” We also hear “heck,” “jeez” and “dang it.” Someone also says an unfinished, “What the … ?”

Drug and Alcohol Content

Other negative elements.

The CEO of X-TRAKT states that people are gullible, and his company profits off of this weakness. He says that if someone exposes his company, he’ll claim it’s “fake news” and essentially play dumb.

Adam points out that if X-TRAKT’s oil processing procedures are so clean, the technology should be shared with the world instead of waiting for a patent. His mom also points out the corrupt irony of a news station taking ad money from a company they are investigating and interviewing.

Kids and teachers at Adam’s school pretend to be interested in him in order to get autographs from his dad. A boy accidentally hides in a girl’s lavatory. We hear that a girl’s parents are divorced. Bigfoot scares a man out of his house when the man tries to bully him into signing endorsement deals. A man vomits. Characters lie, cheat and litter. Several characters hide in a van to secretly cross the border between Canada and the United States. A character says that seatbelts aren’t for animals.

Bigfoot Family explains the dangers of oil drilling much like film Fern Gully explained the dangers of logging and destroying rainforests did when I was child, though in a less scary way.

There are no supernatural oil monsters here, just a group of morally corrupt human beings willing to do whatever it takes to make it rich. And I say “morally corrupt” not because the film anyone who uses oil is bad (Adam and his mom certainly burn quite a bit of gas driving their camper to Alaska), but because the villains here lie about how they attain their oil—i.e. wantonly destroying entire ecosystems using bombs to flood valleys with oil.

The Bigfoot family puts their own lives on the line to save hundreds, if not thousands, of flora and fauna from this environmental disaster. And Bigfoot realizes that while his family is happy he’s out trying to save the world, they also just want him home after so many years of being apart.

The film doesn’t come without caveats. Bigfoot and Adam both have supernatural gifts. And even though they attained these powers through science and use them for good, it might be worth discussing before watching. The d-word also pops up, surprisingly, which might make the flick a no-go for some families. And some families may still want to talk about the film’s messages about oil use and the environment, as the caricature of this particular oil company isn’t a flattering one.   

Still, the film’s focus on preserving the planet and keeping families together is an admirable one, and it might also be a great conversation starter for families to discuss the call to stewardship of creation that God gave humankind in Genesis 1-2.

Emily Tsiao

Emily studied film and writing when she was in college. And when she isn’t being way too competitive while playing board games, she enjoys food, sleep, and geeking out with her husband indulging in their “nerdoms,” which is the collective fan cultures of everything they love, such as Star Wars, Star Trek, Stargate and Lord of the Rings.

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Bigfoot Family Parent Guide

A little more nuance would make for a better and more convincing film..

Netflix: Bigfoot has gone to Alaska to save wildlife from Big Oil. When he disappears, his wife, son, and animal friends come to the rescue.

Release date February 26, 2021

Run Time: 89 minutes

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The guide to our grades, parent movie review by kirsten hawkes.

After spending years in the wilderness hiding from a nefarious corporation, Bigfoot (voiced by Alexis Victor) is finally back with his loving wife and son (voiced by Marie Chevalot and Kylian Trouillard) and their menagerie of woodland critters. To his surprise, he’s a celebrity, being purred over by TV hosts and hounded for advertising gigs. But the furry family man’s not interested in the tawdry perks of fame - he wants to do something meaningful with his life. When he hears that the X-TRAKT oil company has been given permits to operate in Alaska’s largest wildlife preserve, Bigfoot heads for the hills. Convinced that his celebrity can be put to good use, he decides to shine a light on the company’s dirty deeds and save the valley for the animals who live there.

Left at home, Bigfoot’s wife, Shelly and son, Adam follow his exploits from afar, and Adam manages his dad’s online footprint. Under Adam’s deft touch, Bigfoot’s videos go viral, and a growing horde of protesters gather in Alaska – that is, until Bigfoot’s internet presence vanishes. Convinced that his father has been abducted, Adam persuades his mother, Wilbur the bear (voiced by Frederic Souterelle), and Trapper the raccoon (voiced by Sebastien Désjours) to head north on a rescue mission. Since we know that Adam has inherited his father’s super speed, unusual hearing, healing powers, and ability to talk to animals, we can be assured that all these abilities are going to be called on in this family adventure.

On the downside, the plot is predictable and the bad guy is just plain unbelievable. Making oil executives into movie villains is a popular move, but is it too much to ask that they have some character traits besides megalomania and psychopathy? A little more nuance would make for a better and more convincing film. Writing aside, the biggest issue parents are going to face with this production is its fear factor, especially for very young viewers. The story features an encounter between Adam and a very angry wolf with predictably perilous results. There are also frequent moments of extreme danger involving runaway mine carts, killer drones, and even bombs. Adam is shot at, abducted, and left to die – which is an unusual level of jeopardy for a child protagonist and might be a bit much for some families.

On the bright side, the movie provides conservation messages about maintaining animal habitats and preserving nature. And it celebrates families with a strong endorsement of family unity and time spent together. Its primary theme is that one person can change the world, even when the odds seem stacked against them. And with the challenges facing us today, this isn’t a bad message to share.

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Bigfoot Family Rating & Content Info

Why is Bigfoot Family rated TV-PG? Bigfoot Family is rated TV-PG by the MPAA

Violence: A rabbit is chased by a wolf. Explosions take place on and off camera. A video game involves some minor violence. A moose tosses people with his antlers. A character is held up through a vehicle’s sunroof and threatened. Men fire tranquilizer darts. Men chase an injured child with the intent of abducting him. A child is attacked by a wolf. A man grabs and handcuffs a child. A child is thrown into a pit, followed by a metal cart. People are trapped with a bomb. Characters are pursued by attack drones. A man mentions blowing up a foster home. A character deliberately crashes a vehicle into another one. Drones attack people. Characters undertake a perilous ride through an abandoned mine as fire burns around them. A man orders people killed. Bombs are used. Sexual Content: A boy and girl kiss. Profanity: None noted. Alcohol / Drug Use: None noted.

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Bigfoot Family Parents' Guide

The energy company is using an extraction method that resembles fracking, but far more destructive. Fracking is controversial and involves injecting water, sand and chemicals at high pressure to release fossil fuels. Proponents argue that fracking increases domestic oil and gas consumption, allowing domestic energy independence. Opponents complain that fracking causes significant pollution and contaminates ground water while reducing fresh water sources. What do you think? Do you think the risks are worth the benefits?

Vox: Fracking, explained

Oil exploration and drilling in protected lands in Alaska has been controversial for decades. For more information, read below.

Wikipedia: Arctic Refuge drilling controversy

Smithsonian Magazine: The Arctic National Wildlife Refuge Will Not Face Mass Oil Drilling – for Now

Loved this movie? Try these books…

For the history of human beliefs about Bigfoot, young readers can turn to Behind the Legend: Bigfoot by Erin Peabody and Victor Rivas.

Author Jennifer Weiner has penned two books, The Littlest Bigfoot and Little Bigfoot, Big City focused on the adventures of Millie Maximus (a young bigfoot), Alice (her friend), and Jeremy (a bigfoot hunter). Raising issues of friendship, identity, and trust, these books will give kids plenty to think about as they enjoy the story.

A young sasquatch named Hugo and a young boy named Boone become fast friends as they search for other mysterious creatures. Author Ellen Potter and illustrator Felicita Sala have created a three book series about the pair, Big Foot and Little Foot, The Monster Detector and The Squatchicorns.

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Another Bigfoot gets a starring role on the big screen when he’s found by an adventurer trying to win a bet. Their globetrotting adventures are the focus of Missing Link.

A girl befriends a yeti and helps him find his way home to the Himalayas in Abominable . The yeti don’t believe that humans exist until one of them sees the tiny creatures in Smallfoot.

Kids’ movies aren’t subtle in defining their villains and businessmen in the resource sector are frequent targets. The Muppets has our zany friends trying to protect their studio from Mr. Richman, an oil tycoon.A cartoonishly evil villain wants to blow up a mountain and frack the countryside in Xico’s Journey .

Development is also eyed skeptically in many children’s films.In Hoot , a group of friends do their best to prevent a restaurant from being built on the nesting ground for burrowing owls. When hibernating animals wake up to discover that their forest has been replaced with suburban sprawl, they go Over the Hedge to raid trash cans, until they run afoul of the president of the homeowners’ association.

Loggers are the villains in Ferngully: The Last Rainforest . This animated film features fairies battling Hexxus, the spirit of destruction who is using human loggers as his pawns.

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Bigfoot Family Reviews

I actually have a fondness for the original but this sequel was disappointing...Most of the movie gets lost in an uninspired and frankly irritating stoI ry.

Full Review | Original Score: 3/10 | Mar 12, 2021

Lots of action, peril in animated film with a message.

Full Review | Original Score: 3/5 | Mar 8, 2021

They'll likely have a good time with what is for the most part a charming film that unfortunately gets lost in the wilderness of an action-heavy back half designed to show off the visuals rather than pay off the ideas it was toying with earlier.

Full Review | Original Score: 3/5 | Feb 26, 2021

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Adam (voiced by Jules Wojciechowski) is the son of Bigfoot (voiced by Roger Craig Smith) and Shelly (voiced by Lindsey Alena). Adam has big shoes to fill after his father comes out of hiding and becomes a worldwide sensation.

Bigfoot wants to do something meaningful with his fame, so he travels to Alaska to help with a protest an oil drilling company. Adam prepares to lose his father all over again. But Bigfoot goes missing after breaking into the grounds of the oil company, so Adam and his mother travel to Alaska to find him.

Adam and his mother and are joined by some animal friends – Wilbur the Kodiak bear (voiced by Michael Sorich) and Trapper the raccoon (voiced by Joey Lotsko). They must battle armed guards, hungry wolves and a money-obsessed oil tycoon to find Bigfoot and save the Alaskan valley from destruction.

Family separation; environmentalism; animal distress

Bigfoot Family has some violence. For example:

• Wilbur the bear attacks several armed guards who are trying to kidnap Adam.
• Armed guards chase Adam and try to shoot him with tranquiliser darts.

Sexual references

Bigfoot Family has some sexual references. For example, Adam and Emma (Adam’s friend and love interest) kiss. Adam’s feet burst out of his shoes. Most children will miss this joke.

Alcohol, drugs and other substances

There’s no substance use in Bigfoot Family .

Nudity and sexual activity

There’s no nudity and sexual activity in Bigfoot Family .

Product placement

The following products are displayed or used in Bigfoot Family : Starbucks coffee and Pascals marshmallows.

Coarse language

There is some very mild coarse language in Bigfoot Family – for example, ‘Heck’.

Ideas to discuss with your children

Bigfoot Family , the sequel to The Son of Bigfoot (2017) , is an animated children’s comedy with strong themes of environmental protection and family love. Originally in French, this movie has been dubbed into English for its Netflix release.

Bigfoot Family is likely to entertain children. But because of its scary scenes and jump scares, it isn’t suitable for children under 5 years, we also recommend parental guidance for children aged 5-8 years.

The main messages from Bigfoot Family are that protecting the environment is more important than money, and that one person can make a difference.

Values in Bigfoot Family that you could reinforce with your children include:

• looking after your family in times of crisis
• protecting people and animals who can’t protect.

Bigfoot Family could also give you the chance to talk with your children about real-life issues like:

• the effects of fame and attention on mental health
• the risks of driving while tired – Adam’s mum drives them to Alaska and appears to be falling asleep
• the dangers of swimming through river rapids.

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Bigfoot Family

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Not suitable under 5; parental guidance to 8 (scary scenes)

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About the movie

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• use of violence
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• use of substances
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A synopsis of the story

Adam (voiced by Jules Wojciechowski), the son of Bigfoot (voiced by Roger Craig Smith) and Shelly (voiced by Lindsey Alena), has big shoes to fill after his father comes out of hiding and becomes a worldwide sensation. To do something meaningful with his fame, Bigfoot travels to Alaska to help protest an oil drilling company, and Adam prepares to lose his father all over again. When Bigfoot goes missing after breaking into the grounds of the oil company, Adam and his mother travel to Alaska to find him. Adam, his mother, and their animal companions, Wilbur the Kodiak bear (voiced by Michael Sorich) and Trapper the raccoon (voiced by Joey Lotsko), must battle armed guards, hungry wolves, and a money-obsessed oil tycoon to find Bigfoot and save the Alaskan valley from destruction.

Themes info

Children and adolescents may react adversely at different ages to themes of crime, suicide, drug and alcohol dependence, death, serious illness, family breakdown, death or separation from a parent, animal distress or cruelty to animals, children as victims, natural disasters and racism. Occasionally reviews may also signal themes that some parents may simply wish to know about.

Family separation; Environmentalism; Animal distress.

Use of violence info

Research shows that children are at risk of learning that violence is an acceptable means of conflict resolution when violence is glamourised, performed by an attractive hero, successful, has few real life consequences, is set in a comic context and / or is mostly perpetrated by male characters with female victims, or by one race against another.

Repeated exposure to violent content can reinforce the message that violence is an acceptable means of conflict resolution. Repeated exposure also increases the risks that children will become desensitised to the use of violence in real life or develop an exaggerated view about the prevalence and likelihood of violence in their own world.

There is some violence in this movie, including:

• Wilbur the bear attacks several armed guards who are trying to kidnap Adam – this may frighten very young children.
• Armed guards chase Adam and try to shoot him with tranquiliser darts.

Material that may scare or disturb children

Under five info.

Children under five are most likely to be frightened by scary visual images, such as monsters, physical transformations.

In addition to the above-mentioned violent scenes, there are some scenes in this movie that could scare or disturb children under the age of five, including the following:

• A rabbit is chased by a wolf who is trying to eat it – the wolf is frightening in appearance.
• Bigfoot growls at a talent agent – this may scare very young children.
• Adam lives with a Kodiak bear – although he is friendly, he is realistically animated and may frighten very young children.
• Bigfoot is chased by a moose who headbutts him several times – Bigfoot is unhurt.
• A wolf attacks Adam – this is frightening and includes a jump scare (Adam is unhurt).

Aged five to eight info

Children aged five to eight will also be frightened by scary visual images and will also be disturbed by depictions of the death of a parent, a child abandoned or separated from parents, children or animals being hurt or threatened and / or natural disasters.

In addition to the above-mentioned violent scenes and scary visual images, there are some scenes in this movie that could scare or disturb children aged five to eight, including the following:

• Bigfoot is heard vomiting after a rough plane trip.
• Wilbur the bear is shot in the back with several tranquiliser darts while protecting Adam from armed guards.
• Adam appears to fall off a cliff but is unhurt.
• A family of animals are nearly killed trying to escape an oncoming wave of oil.
• Adam is thrown down a mine shaft by the oil tycoon – Adam is unhurt.
• Armed drones chase and attack Adam and his parents in an attempt to kill them.

Aged eight to thirteen info

Children aged eight to thirteen are most likely to be frightened by realistic threats and dangers, violence or threat of violence and / or stories in which children are hurt or threatened.

In addition to the above-mentioned violent scenes, there are some scenes in this movie that could scare or disturb children aged eight to thirteen, including the following:

• Adam races to disarm a bomb and stops it just in time – this is tense and may distress younger children.

Thirteen and over info

Children over the age of thirteen are most likely to be frightened by realistic physical harm or threats, molestation or sexual assault and / or threats from aliens or the occult.

• Nothing further of concern.

Product placement

The following products are displayed or used in this movie:

• Starbucks coffee.
• Pascals marshmallows.

Sexual references

There are some sexual references in this movie, including:

• Adam and Emma (Adam’s friend and love interest) kiss and Adam’s feet burst out of his shoes – this joke will likely be missed by most children.

Nudity and sexual activity

• None noted.

Use of substances

Coarse language.

There is some coarse language in this movie, including:

In a nutshell

Bigfoot Family , the sequel to The Son of Bigfoot (2017), is an animated children’s comedy with strong themes of environmental protection and family love. Originally in French, this film was dubbed in English for its Netflix release. This film is likely to entertain children, however, due to scary scenes and jump scares, it is not suitable for children under 5 and parental guidance is recommended to age 8.

The main messages from this movie are that protecting the environment is more important than money; and that one person can make a difference.

Values in this movie that parents may wish to reinforce with their children include:

• Looking after your family in times of crisis.
• Protecting others from harm when they cannot do it themselves (such as animals in the environment).

This movie could also give parents the opportunity to discuss with their children attitudes and behaviours, and their real-life consequences, such as:

• The real-life consequences of fame and attention on mental health.
• The risks of driving while tired – Adam’s mum drives them to Alaska and appears to be falling asleep.
• The dangers of swimming through river rapids.

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BIGFOOT FAMILY

"the power of family".

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Miscellaneous Immorality: Nothing else objectionable.

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BIGFOOT FAMILY is the sequel to SON OF BIGFOOT and is streaming on Netflix.

The movie opens as Bigfoot’s son, Adam, gets ready for school in the morning. Because his father has the power to talk to animals, heal himself and use his big feet to run fast, Adam has all the same powers.

Adam lives with a raccoon, squirrel, bear, bird, and other forest animals that his father knew while he lived in the wild. Now back in the real world, Bigfoot is a sensation. He’s invited to a news broadcast and interviewed. Although he’s a celebrity and people are trying to make money off him, Bigfoot just wants to make the world a better place.

Amidst all the fan mail, Bigfoot finds a letter from a group protesting a large oil company drilling in Alaska. Bigfoot feels like it’s his destiny to help and heads to Alaska without his family.

With the help of Adam, Bigfoot grows the public’s awareness of what the oil company is doing in Alaska. However, Bigfoot goes missing. Adam, his mother, and two of Bigfoot’s furry friends jump in the family van to go to Alaska and save Bigfoot. As they search for Bigfoot, they could stumble across another major discovery that could take down the oil company for good.

BIGFOOT FAMILY is a fun, action-packed movie with a good message about family. The environmentalist protest becomes preachy at points, but will likely go over the intended audience’s head. There are also some light anti-capitalist themes. BIGFOOT FAMILY does stress the importance of family sticking up for one another, however. MOVIEGUIDE® advises caution for children for sequences of cartoon action and peril in BIGFOOT FAMILY.

ANNECY 2020

Review: Bigfoot Family

by  Aurore Engelen

16/06/2020 - Ben Stassen and Jérémie Degruson offer up a slice of slickly directed family entertainment set against a backdrop of urgent environmental issues, celebrity culture and high-octane chases

Bigfoot Family   [ + see also: trailer interview: Ben Stassen film profile ] , the new 3D animated film from nWave studios ( The Queen’s Corgi   [ + see also: film review trailer interview: Ben Stassen film profile ] , The House of Magic   [ + see also: trailer making of film profile ] , Sammy’s Adventures: The Secret Passage   [ + see also: trailer film profile ] , Fly Me to the Moon   [ + see also: trailer film profile ] ), directed by Ben Stassen and Jérémie Degruson , is the next instalment in the adventures of young Adam that we first enjoyed in The Son of Bigfoot   [ + see also: film review trailer interview: Ben Stassen film profile ] . It is being presented in the Official Competition at this year’s Annecy Film Festival .

In the first movie, Adam, a not-so-ordinary teenager, discovered that his father, whom he thought was dead, was in fact none other than the legendary Bigfoot, living as a hermit in the heart of the mountains to escape an unscrupulous giant corporation eager to run scientific experiments with his DNA, obviously for commercial purposes. After countless adventures, the young boy, himself gifted with his father’s extraordinary powers, was reunited with his biological father and foiled the vile plans of the evil company, while simultaneously reuniting his sorely tested family.

But this family bliss looks set to be short-lived. Since he returned to the city, Bigfoot has become a media star, much to the chagrin of Adam, who dreams of having an ordinary adolescence.

Bigfoot puts his new-found fame to use by trying to save the environment and flies off to Alaska to thwart the misdeeds of an oil company. Several days later, the whole world is reeling: the hirsute adventurer has disappeared! Adam, accompanied by his mother Shelly, Trapper the intrepid raccoon and Wilbur the clumsy bear, heads to the Far North to rescue his super-dad.

For almost ten years, the nWave studios, founded by Ben Stassen, have been producing mainstream animated movies in 3D that have travelled the world. As the team has continued making films, it has been able to develop and fine-tune its target market and its audience. Just like the first Bigfoot opus or the recent Corgi flick, Bigfoot Family effectively sets its sights on both very young children, particularly through the amusing animal characters with verbal diarrhoea, and parents, a reluctant audience for this type of movie, who will be satisfied with the serious environmental discussion at the heart of the story and will be sure to crack a smile when they see the scathing portrait of the big CEO who extols the virtues of “green” petrol with spectacular hypocrisy.

And just so that no one is left behind, the film also depicts a teenager who takes care of communication on social networks for his father, and suspiciously eyes the current invasive celebrity culture where unknowns are unceremoniously catapulted into the spotlight, immediately transformed into celebrity activists. With great fame comes great responsibility, as another superhero might have put it. Add to that a perfect pop soundtrack (once again courtesy of Belgian group Puggy) and references to globalised pop culture (US-style morning shows, the Steve Jobs of the energy industry, hippie environmental activists), and you get a film that should be capable of reaching its different target markets.

Especially seeing as the technical prowess that has become the hallmark of the nWave studios, which have been at the cutting edge of 3D for more than a decade, is once again top-notch, with several very well-executed action scenes that take place in some majestic settings, such as a ghost town, an industrial graveyard, disused mines and the fast-flowing river that cuts through the magnificent Rocky Valley, in the heart of Alaska. It’s a movie that’s perfectly in tune with the zeitgeist, as the land and our duty to protect it are at the very core of this new mission for Bigfoot, both senior and junior.

Bigfoot Family was produced by nWave and Octopolis , and is being sold internationally by Charades . The film will come out in France (courtesy of Apollo Films ) and in Belgium (thanks to Belga Films ) on 5 August.

(Translated from French)

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Parents need to know that there is mild gun violence, which is intended for the kindly and innocent Bigfoot. Car chases, crashes, and slapstick humor bring a little perilous action to the screen too. Otherwise, this is a sweet, family-friendly story of a boy helping someone in need.

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Percy sticks his neck out for Bigfoot, even risking his reputation with a girl whom he adores.

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Percy's parents are understanding and compassionate. They help him without questioning him when his friend is in need. They are involved in Percy's life without being too controlling, encouraging Percy to be himself. Percy helps others in need.

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Percy (Adam Raque) stands up to some bullies in order to curry favor with a girl named Madison (Nicole Badaan), whom he has a crush on. When he is chased into the forest, he stumbles upon an inhabitant who has been driven out of his home by forest fires. Percy finds that this big creature is lonely and afraid, and he aims to help him avoid being captured by uncaring humans.

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• In theaters : September 6, 2008
• On DVD or streaming : October 6, 2009
• Cast : Adam Raque , Angie Everhart , Richard Tyson
• Director : Kevin Tenney
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• Studio : Image Entertainment
• Genre : Family and Kids
• Topics : Monsters, Ghosts, and Vampires
• Run time : 92 minutes
• MPAA rating : PG
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