Bigfoot (1987)

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A family goes to the mountains for a few days, and there they meet... Bigfoot!

Overview
"Bigfoot" is a 1987 household experience movie directed by Danny Huston. The movie focuses on the famous animal referred to as Bigfoot and how two kids suddenly cross courses with this mythical entity in a small town.

Plot
The plot revolves around Cody and Becky, two kids exploring their environments throughout an outdoor camping trip with their grandpa in the Oregon wilderness. They mistakenly come across the legendary Bigfoot, a creature which the local townsfolk have become aware of however never seen.

The film starts with Cody and Becky, who are tired of their overprotective elders and wish for flexibility and experience. Seizing their chance, they embark on an outdoor camping trip with their grandfather who shares stories about a beastly creature, called Bigfoot, that allegedly resides deep in the woods. Fascinated by the tales, the kids eagerly venture into the wilderness to attempt and see the creature for themselves.

Diving further into the story, Cody and Becky stumble upon Bigfoot and rather of fearing this animal, they discover it to be amiable and friendly. They quickly form a bond and invest the day together, but their safe adventure turns alarming when they recognize they can't discover their way back house. The movie narrates their journey through the thick forests as they count on Bigfoot and their budding survival skills to safely direct them back to their grandfather.

Characters and Performance
The protagonists of the film, Cody and Becky, are essayed by Kevin Peter Hall and Margaret Langrick respectively, and their performances have included depth to the overall story. The animal of Bigfoot, played by Grizzly Adams actor Dan Haggerty, is portrayed as a kind and gentle creature instead of the fearful monster folklore typically represents. Haggerty's performance has actually delivered a family-friendly Bigfoot that attract the movie's target audience. The interaction between the children and Bigfoot forms the emotional core of the film.

Analysis
The movie presents a fun and light-hearted take on the Bigfoot legend, representing the creature as a buddy rather than a monster. Regardless of being a film targeted towards children, it handles to captivate audience from any age groups. It profits from the children's interest and their desire for adventure. The film does a commendable task of combining feelings of adventure with a sense of innocence and friendship in between its unlikely set of protagonists.

Conclusion
Overall, the 1987 movie "Bigfoot" provides kindly on the promise of gentle adventure and safe delights connected with the kids's genre. While it might not redefine its category, it is a pleasant watch that connects a new point of view to the often-feared famous figure, Bigfoot. The movie works as a fantastic pointer to not judge a book by its cover and lives among other remarkable films featuring famous animals that turned out to be unexpected buddies.

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