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ONCE UPON A FOREST – James Horner

June 29, 2023 2 comments

THROWBACK THIRTY

Original Review by Jonathan Broxton

Once Upon a Forest is an animated adventure film with an environmental message, set in the tranquil world of Dapplewood, a lush and harmonious forest community. The story revolves around a group of small animal friends who must embark on a perilous journey to save Michelle, a young badger, who is exposed to toxic gas after a careless human truck driver spills it in the forest, and falls into a deep sleep. The group of friends – Abigail the wood mouse, Edgar the mole, and Russell the hedgehog, supported by their wise old mentor Cornelius – sets off on a quest beyond the borders of their familiar forest to find a rare medicinal herb, and along the way they face various challenges – including evading predators, navigating treacherous terrain, and surviving encounters with humans – while also learning about the delicate balance of nature and the interconnectedness of all living beings. Read more…