Maurice is a clever con artist, who makes villagers believe he is able to rid them of their rat problem. Off course, the rats are his friends and its all make-believe - and in the process they make a bundle of money. Working with them is a human called Keith, who is a pied piper (no, not the pied piper, who appears later in the movie).
Arriving in the town of Bad Blintz, they find evidence of rats but no rats in sight, and the town has a serious food shortage - with food simply disappearing. The major's daughter, Malicia - who is also the film's narrator - enlists Maurice and his team to help find the reason behind the town's food shortage, and so they embark on a mission to find the truth.
'The Amazing Maurice' is based on 'The Pied Piper' fairy tale, and also hints at 'Hansel and Gretel'. The animation is very good, and Maurice is marvelously voiced by Hugh Laurie. The film also cleverly mocks script writing clichés.
'The Amazing Maurice' is an easy to follow film young and old can enjoy. It would help a great deal if you're already familiar with The Pied Piper, off course. Either way, this movie will have kids roaring with laughter and adults are sure to enjoy it just as much - as I did.
Arriving in the town of Bad Blintz, they find evidence of rats but no rats in sight, and the town has a serious food shortage - with food simply disappearing. The major's daughter, Malicia - who is also the film's narrator - enlists Maurice and his team to help find the reason behind the town's food shortage, and so they embark on a mission to find the truth.
'The Amazing Maurice' is based on 'The Pied Piper' fairy tale, and also hints at 'Hansel and Gretel'. The animation is very good, and Maurice is marvelously voiced by Hugh Laurie. The film also cleverly mocks script writing clichés.
'The Amazing Maurice' is an easy to follow film young and old can enjoy. It would help a great deal if you're already familiar with The Pied Piper, off course. Either way, this movie will have kids roaring with laughter and adults are sure to enjoy it just as much - as I did.