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OCT 5, 2010


'Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga'Hoole' FILM
'Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga'Hoole'

Go ahead and make fun of me—I really do not care—but Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga'Hoole is COMPLETELY GOOD. First of all, the animation is nuts. The owls look like actual owls, only with emotions and jokes and magical warrior helmets. Secondly, all the cutest types of owl are included—which are, in ascending order of cuteness: barn owl, burrowing owl, baby owl, elf owl. Pay attention. ELF OWL. Third of all, why are you such a bully? Owls are the nerds of the animal kingdom. They're good at only two things: being quiet and graduating from stuff. So why not let them have their day in the sun this once? I mean, not literally. They're owls. They're nocturnal. IT'S A METAPHOR. (See Movie Times: thestranger.com/film) by Lindy West

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Will in Seattle 1
sadly, they're not showing it in 3D at the Metro ...
Posted by Will in Seattle http://www.facebook.com/WillSeattle on October 5, 2010 at 11:09 AM · Report
yelahneb 2
My only real problem with the film is the helmets. Who made them? How do the owls even put them on? How do they fucking fly around with big metal helmets on? WHY ARE OWLS WEARING HELMETS?

Anyway. Other than that, looks like a decent enough kid's movie.
Posted by yelahneb http://www.strangebutharmless.com on October 5, 2010 at 11:19 AM · Report
Will in Seattle 3
@2 they got them from the Steampunk Guild.
Posted by Will in Seattle http://www.facebook.com/WillSeattle on October 5, 2010 at 11:29 AM · Report
4
You know, you keep going on (here and on TBTL) about how cute and unlikely as warriors owls are, but in truth they are raptors, and fierce-ass predators. So, yeah, fuck with an owl at your own risk.
Posted by Levislade http://ballofwax.org on October 5, 2010 at 11:43 AM · Report
Andy_Squirrel 5
my friends said its absolutely hilarious and entertaining while high FWIW......but really, what isn't?
Posted by Andy_Squirrel on October 5, 2010 at 11:48 AM · Report
Lindy West 6
@4: In the biz, we call this a "joke." Do you think I think owls really wear graduation caps and spectacles?
Posted by Lindy West on October 5, 2010 at 11:50 AM · Report
7
Wouldn't a better headline be: It's a hoot!
Posted by Circusdog on October 5, 2010 at 12:01 PM · Report
Will in Seattle 8
@6 they don't?
Posted by Will in Seattle http://www.facebook.com/WillSeattle on October 5, 2010 at 12:10 PM · Report
9
Ohhhh, I get jokes!
Posted by Levislade http://ballofwax.org on October 5, 2010 at 12:10 PM · Report
10
The Stranger has their very own Dave Barry.
Posted by 311_TruthMovement on October 5, 2010 at 1:09 PM · Report
11
Goddammit Lindy West, you were right about Step Up 3D, so I'll follow you into the heart of darkness that is this damn owl movie
Posted by Army of Meat on October 5, 2010 at 2:56 PM · Report
yelahneb 12
@11 FTW! :)
Posted by yelahneb http://www.strangebutharmless.com on October 5, 2010 at 9:21 PM · Report
13
I think the CGI looks horrible enough to avoid this movie completely, however this review was a hoot. And burrowing owls really are omg cute!!!
Posted by thunderchaps on October 5, 2010 at 11:32 PM · Report

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