Firstly let me say, Wallace and Gromit is my childhood! I have always loved Aardman and I remember being genuinely moved and at points terrified by the original Chicken Run. It was dark, well written, funny, had genuine chemistry between the characters, and it also had genuine threat. Most importantly, it had a soul. I am very sad to say that this sequel does not have a soul. The plot is contrived and rushed, the voice acting too often feels phoned in and they too often lazily use Babs as a forced comic relief. I don't think I laughed out loud once. There are very few redeeming qualities about it other than the usual incredible animation but even that is lacking in visual puns and Aardman's typical nuance and wit. I really wanted to like this. Truly. But it is just empty and devoid of feeling and love.
Review of Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget
