Some of you may remember The Tale of Peter Rabbit books written and illustrated by Beatrix Potter. This movie is based upon those books. Peter Rabbit is the leader of his little family that includes Flopsy, Mopsy, Cottontail and cousin Benjamin. Bea (played by Rose Byrne) has looked after the rabbits ever since their parents died. She is an artist that has no luck with her art, except for the paintings she does of the rabbits.
This movie is a story about love, family, and acceptance, and it actually made me teary. Believe me, I did not expect to get teary from a half animated movie, but I did. When a new neighbor moves into the house next door and begins getting close to Bea, Peter Rabbit decides that he is going to do everything possible to make the new neighbor leave. Bea is basically Peter's mother, and when this new man comes into the picture, Peter soon feels left behind.
I absolutely loved the way the producers chose to make this movie. There were scenes that were taken directly out of the books, that they animated to tell the story. Almost like we were there in the book and it would flip from that 2D page to the 3D people. There was also a narrator, so at times it was almost like someone was there reading us this story. Everything from the music choices to the characters to the hidden jokes that went over all the kid's heads, was brilliant. This is a beautiful movie, and whether you have a child to take or not (I do not), I highly recommend this movie if you're looking for something to simply make you smile. You will laugh and smile, you may be scared for Peter at times, and you may get teary like I did, but you will leave that theater feeling happy that family conquers all.
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