Review #3 | Zambezia

Zambezia, 2012

Since the groundbreaking computer animated feature 'Toy Story', computer animation has become the standard 21st century entertainment. The rapidly growing medium has now become as some are saying, 'overflowing'.

I personally want to encourage and enjoy what new animation studios offer. 'Zambezia' is produced by a South African's 'Tiggerfish Animation Studio' and has won the 'Best South African Feature Film'.

The Story is about a young falcon named 'Kai', who starts alone with his father in a remote bird house, living a quiet life but he wants to see the world and escape the bore life he has. His deliberate father doesn't let him go and has some secrets. Kai eventually leaves his father to 'Zambezia'. While arriving to Zambezia, a scary giant lizard-like villain 'Budzo' plans to take over Zambezia for his own. Kai finds the origin of his dad's story and helps Zambezia from Budzo.

I have to say the story was not bad, I have really breathed in the African culture right away. The voice, the music, and jokes really give that African feel. The Animation and the Voice Acting were horrible. The falcon tryout scene was outstanding but all in all animation was way behind today's standard. The voice acting for me, was really distracting through the movie.

But I want to give praise to 'Tiggerfish Animation Studios' for its music, that makes you feel in Africa right away. The falcon racing scene was also something 'ama-zing'. Animation is hard to make, it take years to finish. I hope they get better with every film.

Inside Outside Rating: 49%