Gunter Babysits (2017)

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Gunter offers to watch all of Rosita's 25 piglets for the night, trying to prove he's the best babysitter ever.

Intro
"Gunter Babysits" is a heartfelt, brief film produced in 2017 by DreamWorks Animation. The film is a follow up to the commercially effective animated music movie, "Sing" (2016), and mainly centers around an enthusiastic pig character-- Gunter.

Plot Overview
The plot starts when Rosita, a housewife and mother to 25 piglets, requires to go out to repair her act for the impending performance. In her absence, she requires someone to look after her children and thus, she designates Gunter, who willingly accepts the assignment.

Gunter the Babysitter
Charmed by Rosita's lovely family, Gunter embarks on his babysitting journey with his unsteady dance partner. Regardless of his initial enthusiasm, Gunter quickly realizes that caring for 25 vibrant, lively, and energetic piglets isn't as simple as he thought it would be. However, being a natural entertainer, and a pig of lots of skills, he uses his home entertainment abilities to handle these piglets.

Mayhem and Resolution
The expected serene day develops into a disorderly affair when the piglets start meddling around with the valuables in your house and making a complete mess of it. Mayhem quickly escalates when a running toy train ends up being the center of all peril triggering havoc in your home. Showing improvisation and agility, Gunter solitarily handles to put all the piglets securely away from the rogue train, avoiding the prospective disaster.

The Return of Rosita and Lesson Learned
Rosita, upon returning home, finds your house in a rather various state than she had left it. Although the location is a complete mess, Rosita is relieved to see all her piglets secure, still charmingly amused by Gunter, nearly indifferent to the chaos around them. Gunter, on the other hand, is completely exhausted however has a newly found regard for Rosita. He recognizes the enormity of the task Rosita deals with on a daily basis, juggling her function as a mother and an entertainer.

Conclusion
Throughout the runtime of "Gunter Babysits", the movie undertakings to display the underestimated job of parenting. It highlights the responsibilities of a mother and the busy routine she must follow to manage her home. Additionally, it highlights the perseverance, strength, and multi-tasking skills that being a caregiver demands. Gunter's character is portrayed as a sign of high energy and resourcefulness however even he catches the obstacles of childcare. In conclusion, this brief, animated film is a lovely watch with a powerful message for its audience ingrained in the middle of laughter and glee.

Top Cast

  • Reese Witherspoon (small)
    Reese Witherspoon
    Rosita (voice)
  • Nick Kroll (small)
    Nick Kroll
    Gunter (voice)
  • Nick Offerman (small)
    Nick Offerman
    Norman (voice)
  • Oscar Jennings
    Piglets (voice)
  • Leo Jennings
    Piglets (voice)
  • Caspar Jennings
    Piglets (voice)
  • Asa Jennings
    Piglets (voice)