A Shaun the Sheep Movie: Farmageddon Blu-ray Movie

Rating summary

Movie		4.0
Video		4.5
Audio		4.5
Extras		3.0
Overall		4.0

A Shaun the Sheep Movie: Farmageddon Blu-ray Movie Review

A must-see animated gem: a family-friendly instant classic.

A Shaun the Sheep Movie: Farmageddon is a must-see animated epic from Early Man producers Paul Kewley and Richard Beek. The animated gem is based on characters created by Nick Park (Wallace & Gromit). An entertaining science-fiction odyssey, A Shaun the Sheep Movie: Farmageddon is full of exciting references to classic sci-fi: television, cinema, and beyond. Fans of charming, quirky, and entertaining animated fare will love the cotton-candy confection of A Shaun the Sheep Movie: Farmageddon.

An action-packed animated adventure, A Shaun the Sheep Movie: Farmageddon unfolds when a cute and cuddly alien creature crash lands on planet Earth. Now at Mossy Bottom Farm, Shaun must do whatever he can to help save the alien from a ruthless group determined to capture him. Can the lovable sheep save the alien and get him back to his intergalactic planet?

The animation is exquisite throughout A Shaun the Sheep Movie: Farmageddon. The background art manages to make a nice impression with a myriad of detailed and colorful elements. The clay-style animation looks creative and quirky in all the right ways. There is a lot of heart in the animation. Everything oozes style and creativity. The efforts of the animators are greatly appreciated. With exquisite cinematography by Charles Copping (Shaun the Sheep Movie, Early Man), fans of the animated universe of Shaun the Sheep will find plenty to appreciate here.

Fun for the entire family.

The production excels in a variety of ways – from the art direction by Richard Edmunds (Early Man) and Matt Sanders (The Pirates! Band of Misfits) to the production design by Matt Perry (Shaun the Sheep Movie, Early Man). There is even a cool music score composed by Tom Howe (Early Man, Professor Marston & the Wonder Women). Even tunes by the likes of The Chemical Brothers are featured throughout the action-packed adventure.

One of the best elements of A Shaun the Sheep Movie: Farmageddon is the exceptional screenplay penned by Mark Burton (Madagascar, Wallace & Gromit: The Curse of the Were-Rabbit) and Jon Brown. The script has an abundance of memorable references to classic science-fiction stories, television, and feature-films. Viewers will enjoy in the fun of the references as well as the fun quirkiness of the characters that inhabit the universe of Shaun the Sheep.

Directed by Will Becher (Shaun the Sheep) and Richard Phelan (Damned), A Shaun the Sheep Movie: Farmageddon is one of the most entertaining animated films of the entire year. The action is non-stop and the thrills are in constant abundance. The film is edited to perfection by Sim Evan-Jones (Shrek). A Shaun the Sheep Movie: Farmageddon is a testament to the power of creativity and the gold standards of Aardman Studios. A must-see family-friendly film.

A Shaun the Sheep Movie: Farmageddon Blu-ray Movie, Video Quality 

Arriving on Blu-ray from Studio Canal, A Shaun the Sheep Movie: Farmageddon is presented in 1080p MPEG-4 AVC encoded high definition in the original theatrical aspect ratio of 2.35:1 widescreen. The encode is impressive. The color reproduction looks splendid. The animation manages to make a nice impression in high-definition. While the release is a notch behind the 4K UHD presentation, it is a worthwhile encode for those lacking 4K UHD playback capability.

A Shaun the Sheep Movie: Farmageddon Blu-ray Movie, Audio Quality 

The release includes several lossless audio options: 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio, Dolby Atmos, and an audio descriptive track. The lossless sound quality is superb. The audio tracks capably handle the music soundtrack (both for the original score and the song selections). Dialogue is crisp, clear, and easy to understand. Those who are equipped for Atmos (atmospheric audio) with more channels of audio-separation may prefer the enveloping mix but the DTS track is no slouch.

Optional English HOH (hard of hearing) subtitles are provided.

A Shaun the Sheep Movie: Farmageddon Blu-ray Movie, Special Features and Extras 

How to Draw Lu-La (HD, 2:42)

How to Draw Shaun the Sheep (HD, 2:49)

How to Make Painted Easter Eggs (HD, 1:49)

Lu-La Slime Test (HD, 1:30)

How to Make Christmas Decorations (HD, 2:15)

25 Years of Shaun the Sheep (HD, 3:56)

Making Farmageddon (HD, 3:14)

The Woolmark Company Presents: Super Natural Wool (HD, 00:59)

A Shaun the Sheep Movie: Farmageddon Blu-ray Movie, Overall Score and Recommendation 

A Shaun the Sheep Movie: Farmageddon is an entertaining animated gem. The characters and universe of the feature-film are engaging. The action-packed science-fiction adventure is full of creativity and spectacle. The story also has a big heart on its sleeve – something that makes the film all the more special and worthwhile. Share it with family and friends. A must-see gem. Highly recommended.