Room on the Broom 2912

   This film is based on a children’s book written by Julia Donaldson and illustrated by Axel Scheffler.  A witch and her cat ride along in the sky on her broomstick.  Later she allows a dog, bird and frog to also ride on the boom.  These animals have helped her so she offers them a ride.  Her cat is jealous and he doesn’t think she should have any other animals on the broom.  The weight makes the broom heavy and they have to land.  A fire-breathing dragon comes out of the bushes and he burns up the broom.  He threatens to eat the witch.  The cat, dog, bird and frog impersonate a monster to try and save her. 

     I thought this was a cute film but some young children might be frightened when the dragon comes on the scene.  I liked the changes in the expressions of the witch and the animals.  It’s colorful and filled with a lot of happiness.  4* (I liked this movie) 

25 min, Animation directed by Jan Lachauer and Max Lang with the voices of Simon Pegg, Gillian Anderson, Rob Brydon, Timothy Spall, Martin Clunes, Sally Hawkins, David Walliams.

Note:  Imdb 7.5 out of 10, 81% audience on Rotten Tomatoes, 4.9* out of 5* with 2518 reviews, Amazon 4.9* out of 5* with 2518 reviews, Common Sense Media recommends age 3 and older, 4* out of 5*, #* out of 5* for positive messages, 2* out of 5* for positive role models, 1* out of 5* for violence and scariness.

Special Note:  This film was nominated for Best Animated Short Film as a British submission.  Nominated for Annie Award for Best Animated Special Production.  Nominated for Best Animation Shanghai International TV Festival.  Won the award for Best TV Production from Annecy International Animated Film Festival.  Nominated for Best Foreign Animated Short Production Sichuan TV Festival.  Won the award for Best Animated Short Film TIFF Kids International Film Festival.