It pales next to the truly bizarre genius of TIM BURTON'S THE NIGHTMARE BEFORE CHRISTMAS, but there's still plenty to enjoy about this computer-animated horror comedy from director Anthony Leondis. However, much of it will probably go right over the heads of kids who aren't familiar with classic movies or the naughtiness of Eddie Izzard.
Once upon a time, the kingdom of Malaria was a sunny sovereignty filled with prosperous farmers until a thick covering of mysterious storm clouds gathered high above, blocking the sun, killing all the crops and plunging the good citizens into impoverished, gloomy misery. In order to survive, King Malbert (voice of Jay Leno)...
Released:
2008
Rated:
PG
Length:
87 mins