
Based upon Richard Adam's novel of the same title, this animated feature delves into the surprisingly violent world of a warren of rabbits as they seek to establish a new colony free of tyranny and human intervention.... (Full plot summary below)
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Based upon Richard Adam's novel of the same title, this animated feature delves into the surprisingly violent world of a warren of rabbits as they seek to establish a new colony free of tyranny and human intervention.
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| eFilmCritic.comRob GonsalvesA dark and transfixing fable that happens to star cartoon bunnies. |
| Arizona Daily StarPhil VillarrealCuts so deep on so many ethereal levels that you can flip to nearly any page in the history book and see a parallel. |
| Q Network Film DeskJames KendrickThe film's careful balance of humanizing the rabbits while also recognizing the realities of their inherent nature (which is more territorial and combative than cute and cuddly) gives its conflict a particularly sharp edge |
| The Globe and Mail (Toronto)Jay ScottIt’s the work of a director deeply enamored of his source material, and determined to do right by it, even if it means frightening kids, baffling parents, and embracing whatever style works in the moment. |
| Slant MagazineChris CabinMartin Rosen’s eloquent, wondrous film offers a deceivingly simple yet powerful view of a war-ridden rabbit society. |
| Under the RadarAustin TrunickA rather faithful adaptation of [Richard] Adams' book, as well as a milestone work of independent animation. |
| The DissolveTasha RobinsonIt's a work deeply enamored with its source material, and determined to do right by it, even if it means frightening kids, baffling parents, and embracing whatever style works. |
| Needcoffee.comWidgett WallsFor a kid, it's great. Kids can't normally smell extremely episodic, fractured narratives. |
| Looking CloserJeffrey OverstreetDon't listen to anybody who writes it off as a 'cartoon about bunnies.' Stunning beauty, smart scripting, a splendid score ... this is a serious film for serious moviegoers. |
| Video-Reviewmaster.comSteve CrumArtful, pretty forgotten (and it should not be) animation of best seller. |