Ferdinand (2017)

Film Overview
"Ferdinand" (2017) is an animated comedy-adventure film launched by 20th Century Fox and produced by Blue Sky Studios. Directed by Carlos Saldanha, it is inspired by Munro Leaf and Robert Lawson's renowned children's book, "The Story of Ferdinand". It tells the heartfelt and amusing tale of a Spanish combating bull called Ferdinand who would rather smell flowers than take part in combative bullfighting.

Main Plot
The main protagonist, Ferdinand, is a bull living in Spain who values tranquility and pleasure over aggressiveness and competition, qualities often connected with bulls. Regardless of this, he is a giant, muscular bull, qualities that naturally make him a favorite option for bullfighting. His serene lifestyle is disrupted when he unintentionally rests on a bumblebee and shocks town individuals due to his size. Mistaken as a harmful monster, he is separated from his human best friend, Nina, and moved to a bull-training camp Casa del Toro.

Life at Casa del Toro
At Casa del Toro, Ferdinand encounters other bulls who complete amongst themselves to be selected for the most distinguished bullfight versus the well-known matador, El Primero. Our lead character ends up being good friends with Lupe, a soothing goat who believes Ferdinand has the prospective to be a fantastic fighter. Despite pressure and miss out on understanding, Ferdinand remains true to his nature, which works as a model and catalyst for modification among his fellow bulls.

The Escape Plan
When Ferdinand finds the awful reality that no bull ever wins against a matador in a battle, i.e., they never return and always end up at the slaughterhouse, the team develops an escape plan. With the assistance of Lupe, three mischievous hedgehogs (Una, Dos, and Cuatro), and some crafty use of their private abilities and skills, they break out from Casa del Toro to rescue their good friends and prevent combating with El Primero.

Conclusion
After a thrilling escape scene that takes them through the heart of Madrid, Ferdinand and his business reach Nina's house. In a masterpiece, Ferdinand is chosen by El Primero for the final bullfight. Even at the face of worry and death, Ferdinand decides not to rebel with violence, declaring his stance of peace and love. Touched by Ferdinand's gentleness and aversion to eliminate, the crowd cheers him on, requiring El Primero to spare his life, marking a historic occasion on the planet of bullfighting. Now a hero, Ferdinand returns house to his cherished good friend, Nina.

Themes
"Ferdinand" is a captivating and mentally interesting film that beautifully highlights styles of peace, relationship, loyalty, approval, and the power of remaining true to oneself, irrespective of social expectation. Viewers, both young and old, are taught life lessons, the importance of non-violence, and advised that it's all right to be different. The motion picture likewise stirs concerns about human-animal relationships, the level of humankind, and the harsh truth of bullfighting culture.

Its appealing story, outstanding humor, lively animations, and unforgettable characters make this film a must-see for the whole family. The voice cast, led by WWE super star John Cena as Ferdinand, brilliantly brings the characters to life. With tactical comic timing, emotional depth, and a motivating message, "Ferdinand" easily integrates entertainment and education.

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