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Jim Button and the Wild 13

2020 · 110 min

A bright, busy fantasy voyage that keeps kids entertained with pirates, steam engines and friendly monsters, though it rarely lingers long enough to feel truly magical.

Directed by
Dennis Gansel
Genres
Adventure, Family, Fantasy
Overview
A year has gone by since Jim Button and his best friend, the engine driver Luke, returned from their dangerous adventure in Dragon City. Life on Morrowland goes its leisurely way again. Suddenly, dark clouds are gathering over the tranquil island of Morrowland: the notorious pirate gang "The Wild 13" has learned that the dragon Mrs Grindtooth has been conquered by Jim and Luke and now swears revenge. To protect Morrowland from another threat, the two of them set off with their steam engines Emma and Molly on a dangerous journey where they meet old friends like princess Li Si, Mr. Tur Tur and Nepomuk and make new friends with Sursulapichi, a real mermaid. On their adventure, Jim's most fervent wish might also come true: to find out the truth about his mysterious origins.

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Directed by
Dennis Gansel
Genres
Adventure, Family, Fantasy
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    Pacing
    brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
    Attention
    easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
    Themes
    • friendship
    • survival
    • identity
    • family
    • loyalty
    Places
    • sea
    • fantasy world
    • small town
    Era
    timeless
    Audience
    family
    Form
    • ensemble
    Content intensity
    • Gore none
    • Language none
    • Violence mild
    • Sex none
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    ScaleValue0 to 10
    Action5
    Horror1
    Humour5
    Realism2
    Romance1
    Tension4
    Darkness3
    Complexity3
    Emotional weight4

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