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THELMA THE UNICORN – John Powell
Original Review by Jonathan Broxton
Thelma the Unicorn is an animated musical comedy adventure film written and directed by Jared and Jerusha Hess, based on the children’s book series of the same name by Aaron Blabey. The story follows the life of a pony named Thelma who dreams of becoming a famous musician; one day, after she and her bandmates Otis (a donkey) and Reggie (a llama) mess up their chance to qualify for a famous singing contest, Thelma uses a carrot as a fake horn, and is accidentally covered in pink paint and glitter; she is mistaken for a unicorn, and becomes famous overnight, adored by fans and living a life of luxury. However, Thelma soon realizes that fame comes with its downsides; she feels lonely and overwhelmed by the constant attention, and she starts to miss her simple life on the farm. The film has a voice cast that includes Brittany Howard as Thelma, alongside comedy stars such as Will Forte, Jemaine Clement, Fred Armisen, Zach Galifianakis, and Jon Heder, latter of whom famously appeared in the leading role in Hess’s cult film Napoleon Dynamite. The film debuted on Netflix in May 2024 to mostly positive reviews, with commentators praising the film for its wholesome message and cheerful, kid-friendly attitude. Read more…
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