The Itch of the Golden Nit (2011)

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Eleven-year-old Beanie's bland life is changed for ever when he is sent on a mission. Armed only with laser lip-gloss and a pair of blend-in pants he has to save his parents from Evil Stella and return the Golden Nit to its rightful place at the heart of the sun, thereby saving the universe.

Overview
"The Itch of the Golden Nit" is an ingenious collective animated adventure film produced in 2011 by Tate Movie Project. The 28 minutes movie accrued significant popularity due to its groundbreaking production approach. It was a large collaborative effort including kids across the UK, who contributed profile, plotlines, sound effects, and voices to bring the movie into existence.

Storyline
The film focuses on the story of an 11-year-old boy called 'Beetle'. Beetle discovers a "Golden Nit" that is originally from another universe, which prompts his surreal mission. The Golden Nit has an unique itch-inducing power that can make human beings and animals, consisting of yetis and astronauts, start itching. However, its real power is to bring love and peace to the Universe. The adorable antagonist 'Evil Glove' desperately desires the nit, as he desires utilize it for harmful functions.

Characters
Beetle, the main character, is a typical school child changed as the hero of the movie, selected to explore an entirely various universe. His inspiring pal 'Mash', a distinct mix of a monkey and a fish, supports him in his journey. 'Evil Glove', the bad guy of the show, fascinated by the concept of power, seeks to wreak havoc. The film consists of imaginatively created, vibrant characters like 'Captain Iron Ears', a pirate rabbit, 'Princess Glue', a sticky royal girl, and 'Fuzzypeg', a monster.

Special Project
The movie is a special blend of more than 35,000 illustrations, sounds, story concepts contributed by kids throughout the UK. It is effectively perceived as a collective representation of kids's creativities brought to life on screen. This movie is an unique effort led by Tate and Aardman Animations as a part of the London 2012 Cultural Olympiad.

Expert Collaboration
The film experienced an interesting collection of expert voices, helping bring the entire task to life. We have noteworthy actors like David Walliams, Catherine Tate, Rik Mayall, Harry Enfield, Vic Reeves, and Miriam Margolyes lend their voices to those captivating characters. It's their incomparable voice modulations that brought charm and essence to the characters produced by children all over the UK.

Reception and Impact
"The Itch of the Golden Nit" received a warm reaction from the audience, finding gratitude for its refreshingly imaginative plot and character styles. It likewise sparked a fantastic platform for children to reveal and forecast their innate creativity. This job considerably promoted creative thinkers and young artists, cultivating a nurturing and integrative process of filmmaking.

Conclusion
"The Itch of the Golden Nit" is beyond simply an animated film; it is a testament to the fantastic imaginative potential of children when it's offered with a nurturing, creative, and collective platform. It captures kids's imagination, vibrant creativities, and brings them to life on the cinema, making it a special, ingenious, and amusing experiment worldwide of animation.

Top Cast

  • Catherine Tate (small)
    Catherine Tate
    Stella (voice)
  • Ralf Little (small)
    Ralf Little
    Fireboy (voice)
  • David Walliams (small)
    David Walliams
    Golden Nit (voice)
  • Bobby Fuller
    Beanie (voice)
  • Rachel Rawlinson
    Beryl (voice)
  • Harry Enfield (small)
    Harry Enfield
    Bill (voice)
  • Miranda Hart (small)
    Miranda Hart
    Julie (voice)
  • Rik Mayall (small)
    Rik Mayall
    President Pinky (voice)
  • Alexei Sayle (small)
    Alexei Sayle
    Planet Jimmy (voice)
  • Miriam Margolyes (small)
    Miriam Margolyes
    Mummy Socks (voice)
  • Vic Reeves (small)
    Vic Reeves
    Captain Iron Ears (voice)