Mimi & The Mountain Dragon is like a segment of Disney's Fantasia meets Christmas specials like The Snowman - properly animated and done by one of my favourite animation studios, Factory, the studio behind my favourite shows Strange Hill High and Scream Street, this is one tenderly told tale of family and using music to tame a fierce heart that should only be told to children and families young and old on Christmas, including reckless adults like me. If Disney did a live-action version of Mimi & The Mountain Dragon, I'd be all in on seeing it. Unlike the original book, which contains speaking, the special is told through music and singing, teaching us about the love of a family and how the power of music can tame a fierce, bad-tempered heart like the Mountain Dragon's. My favourite part is when Mimi hums, as it is so haunting to one, and near to the end, when Mimi starts singing and a whole chorus joins her - it just brings magical images to your head, including images of friends you love so dearly, including ones like ones from shows like Scream Street, Bluey, Dog Loves Books and Love Monster. Just as with Disney's Fantasia, the wordless images of Mimi, the Mountain Dragon, the baby dragon, the villagers, the village and the snow-covered surroundings make you want to see the music as a tale of friendship and loyalty, one which gives you the courage to think that your family is the group of people who care for you most in your life. I was struck on the heart when I first heard Mimi sing. It just wouldn't be Christmas without a dear friend like Mimi and her baby dragon friend. 'Til next year, Mimi...
No comments:
Post a Comment