![]() It’s silly and goofy for sure with a lot of the supporting characters like a news reporter (Jimmy Kimmel) and a stuck-up poodle (Kim Kardashian West), and silly henchmen (Randall Park and Dax Shepard) doing the heavy “goofy” moments.Īnother character that brings comedy to the movie is the scientist (voiced by Yara Shahidi) who has to dumb down her brilliant explanations. I don’t want you to think that this is a boring, educational film because it’s not. She knows that she has a lot to offer the group and her ability to lean into teamwork is one of her greatest strengths. Liberty’s journey which is to become an official member of the team never comes off as desperate. What’s fun is that each of the Patrol gets their own moment to shine which speaks to the issues of equality within the very creative structure.Ĭhase’s fear is always approached compassionately and the creative team steps into sad notes with as much bravery as their assembled rescue team. L-R: Zuma (voiced by Shayle Simons), Rocky (voiced by Callum Shoniker), Skye (voiced by Lilly Bartlam), Chase (voiced by Iain Armitage), Marshall (voiced by Kingsley Marshall), and Rubble (voiced by Keegan Hedley) in PAW PATROL: THE MOVIE from Paramount Pictures. Now to the gang’s awesome adventures one of which includes rescuing both a truck driver dangling off a bridge and the scared sea turtle he dodged, all of them are wonderfully held together building a narrative that demonstrates large themes like courage, individual power, and the inspiration to change. This movie s packed with complexity, empathy and strong, and engaging characters that are easy for kids to understand as well as entertaining adults. There is a lot of gentle and creative care in how the filmmakers build the universe - one in which dogs can speak to humans (I wish) and a 10-year-old has real responsibilities like driving an RV. Together in more creatives ways than ever before. The universe steps in and creates the “perfect storm” which forces the team to work He tries to calm his nerves by outfitting himself with new gears and gadgets and taking Ryder’s pep talks to heart.īut that’s the thing about not dealing with early childhood trauma, because once there, his issues resurface, and bring up his crippling bouts of anxiety which naturally makes him doubt himself and worse, make stupid mistakes which lead him into (naturally) dangerous circumstances during rescue operations. Why? He experienced trauma from his early years as a terrified stray in Adventure City and is skittish to share with them all that he’s become. Photo Credit: Courtesy of Spin Master.īut the pups have their support and that includes pilot Skye (Lilly Bartlam), Marshall (Kingsley Marshall), bulldozing bulldog Rubble (Keegan Hedley), recycling handypup Rocky (Callum Shoniker), and aquatic rescuer Zuma (Shayle Simons) all of whom are jazzed to assist police dog Chase (Iain Armitage) who isn’t as excited. Liberty (voiced by Marsai Martin) in PAW PATROL: THE MOVIE from Paramount Pictures. There are tinges of the old Donald Trump in this narcissistic, arrogant, idiot who’s in love with his crazy campaign promises which include major infrastructure “reforms.”įor example, he wants to build a loop-de-loop for the subway system and he’s taken over a weather-controlling science experiment that, when overtaxed, will threaten everyone’s safety. ![]() Meanie Mayor Humdinger (Ron Pardo) - the PAW Patrol’s biggest adversary - has just won the city’s election and is shaping new policies that hurt dogs and humans too. Their day perks up with suddenly they field an emergency call from a fearless dachshund Liberty (Marsai Martin) in neighboring Adventure City. They have a motto: “No job is too big no pup is too small.” Our team lives in a picturesque town where the leader Ryder (voiced by Will Brisbin) and his qualified crew of perky pups are in charge of the town’s rescue operations. ![]() From writer-director Cal Brunker, and co-writers Billy Frolick and Bob Barlen, this team has delivered another layer to the plucky puppy rescuers. ![]()
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