Mune: Guardian of the Moon (2015)

Mune: Guardian of the Moon Poster
Original Title: Mune, le gardien de la lune

When a faun named Mune becomes the Guardian of the Moon, little did he had unprepared experience with the Moon and an accident that could put both the Moon and the Sun in danger, including a corrupt titan named Necross who wants the Sun for himself and placing the balance of night and day in great peril. Now with the help of a wax-child named Glim and the warrior, Sohone who also became the Sun Guardian, they go out on an exciting journey to get the Sun back and restore the Moon to their rightful place in the sky.

Summary of the film "Mune: Guardian of the Moon"
"Mune: Guardian of the Moon" is a 2015 French 3D animated adventure fantasy movie directed by Alexandre Heboyan and Benoît Philippon. The sensational animation and the heartfelt narrative set a new benchmark in the genre of animated dream films. The story revolves around Mune, a little, naughty faun who has an unexpected assignment of becoming the brand-new guardian of the moon.

Plot and Characters
The film starts in a mystical world split between day and night. This universe works on a system where 2 remarkable creatures protect the Sun and Moon. Their sole duty is to maintain the perfect symbiosis between day and night.

One day, the senior citizens of the world choose to select new guardians. Although the snazzy warrior, Sohone, is the crowd's preferred for the Guardian of the Sun, the course of occasion falls in unforeseen favor of Mune, who ends up becoming the Guardian of the Moon. Regardless of being unprepared and unqualified, he accepts this duty.

Obstacles and Adventure
The plot thickens as the former moon guardian's nefarious assistant, Necross, sees this change as an opportunity. He takes the sun to plunge the world into a continuous night that he can control. Mune feels guilty about this catastrophe and start a mission with Sohone and Glim, a young wax girl who never melts, to rectify the circumstance.

Conquering the Odds
The adventure is full of hazards and magic leading the trio through fantastical environments brimming with extraordinary creatures. They face their deepest fears, establish lasting friendships and find out vital lessons of task, betrayal, and redemption. Sohone finds out to appreciate Mune's cleverness, and Mune learns to step up and end up being a hero.

Restoration of Order
In the climactic finale, they manage to dominate Necross and restore the sun, therefore bringing back the balance of day and night. Mune, who was at first underestimated, eventually proves he is undoubtedly the rightful guardian of the moon. The tale concludes on a favorable note, encapsulating the style of 'real qualities emerge in times of crisis'.

Reception
"Mune: Guardian of the Moon" stirred the audiences with its captivating storytelling and magnificent visuals. Critics have actually lauded the movie for exhibiting creativity and offering a fresh perspective on fairy-tale adventure tropes. The movie was granted the 'Young People's Jury Award' at the TIFF Kids International Film Festival.
On the whole, it's a heartening tale about bravery, friendship, and discovering one's potential.

Conclusion
"Mune: Guardian of the Moon" is a wonderful, well-crafted film in which every frame is a creative wonder. The movie's compelling story, its universal themes, and stunning visuals must appeal to both kids and adults. Its strong values like guts, responsibility, and teamwork make it more than simply a visual reward, but also a tale with compound, making it a treasured addition to the animated films' genre.

Top Cast

  • Michaël Grégorio (small)
    Michaël Grégorio
    Mune (voice)
  • Omar Sy (small)
    Omar Sy
    Sohone (voice)
  • Izïa Higelin (small)
    Izïa Higelin
    Glim (voice)
  • Patrick Préjean (small)
    Patrick Préjean
    le père de Cire (voice)
  • Féodor Atkine (small)
    Féodor Atkine
    Leeyoon (voice)
  • Michel Mella (small)
    Michel Mella
    Mox (voice)
  • Fabrice Josso (small)
    Fabrice Josso
    Spleen (voice)
  • Éric Herson-Macarel (small)
    Éric Herson-Macarel
    Necross (voice)
  • Rob Lowe (small)
    Rob Lowe
    Sohone (voice)
  • Christian Slater (small)
    Christian Slater
    Leeyoon (voice)
  • Patton Oswalt (small)
    Patton Oswalt
    Mox (voice)