Fantasy adventure reinvigorates an entire genre

Almost 20 years after Pirates of the Caribbean, do you long for high seas and pirate adventures again, in which brave seafarers take on supernatural threats in the most entertaining way? Then Netflix recently has just the right film replacement up its sleeve with The Sea Monster.

And before you just wave off and say “Oh, that’s an animated film!”: You better stop and give this grandiose fantasy adventure by Chris Williams (Bolt) a chance. Because this seafaring film not only brings real Pirates of the Caribbean vibes (of the early parts, not the later sequels) with it, but even has something ahead of the live-action movies of the pirate film genre. So kindly jump over your animated buccaneer shadow!

The Sea Monster on Netflix: Arr! Welcome back to the roar of the sea

The initial situation of The Sea Monster is quickly told: In a fantasy world make bold Seafarers have hunted the beasts of the ocean for centurieswho, with their horns, suckers, and claws, sink men’s ships. Among the combative adventurers is Jacob Holland, who serves under Captain Crow on the “Inevitable” and was born a monster hunter. But when young Maisie sneaks on board as a stowaway, things suddenly get out of hand on the boat… and a shift in perspective takes place.

Let the trailer for Netflix’ fantasy fun The Sea Monster convince you:

Buccaneers, turmoil in battle, monsters, twists and turns, vain kings, cocky but good-hearted heroes, a good portion of fantasy and a realistic depiction of seafaring (including sailing commands and turning manoeuvres)? The sea monster has all the ingredients for the perfect adventure getaway on Netflix. Not only Moby Dick fans get their money’s worth here.

Nevertheless, the label “animation” deters many adults who do not want to see “children’s films” from the outset. You should check out The Sea Monster not despite, but precisely because of its animated design.

Animation can do action too, you landlubbers

With animated films like Klaus and The Mitchells Against the Machines, Netflix has already produced many an exclusive animated film that has proven to be a visual eye candy turned out. The sea monster lined up this time not so much by a novel animation style, but rather by his remarkable action sequences into the league of extraordinary film experiences of the streaming service.

After just 10 minutes, the first monster fight will have you sitting on the edge of your sofa, heart pounding, ready to plunge into the water. How the “camera” flies detached in a hail of arrows, turns between sabers and tentacles, slides across the deck, dives into the water and a

thrown into the thick of battleis stunning.

Precisely because The Sea Monster as a purely animated film is not tied to a real camera, the tumult of battle seems freer, more unleashed. In addition, there are no real limits to the imagination of the Netflix film when it comes to floating marble palaces and material battles. In this way short work can be done with whole ships.

Animation: an underrated action genre.

After this adrenaline-pumping prelude, the film has you hooked. With the characters and its subsequent story, which den Walking a tightrope between humor and dramahe in turn makes you stay tied.

Netflix’s fantasy prank brings back the lust for the defunct Pirates of the Caribbean genre

What is captivating about many pirate films from The Pirate Bride to Pirates of the Caribbean is this very special one Tone between light-footedness and tension. A story between humorous high spirits and the knowledge that there is still a lot at stake. The tone of these cloak-and-dagger or swashbuckler films in the pirate milieu also has The Sea Monster on Netflix.

Protagonist Jacob Holland, with his blond quiff and remarkable nose, places himself somewhere between Prince Charming from Shrek and Flynn Rider from Rapunzel. However, he is a classic hero who must question his classic heroism. (Jack Sparrow as the unconventional captain would be proud.) Because what happens when the monster hunter is rescued by the monster and it shakes his entire identity?

The little orphaned Maisie as the second main character, who is only looking for adventures but is actually only looking for a family, does the rest to make the film beating heart beneath the action surface to rent.

If The Sea Monster then another Guillermo del Toro-sized portion Monster love for its sometimes menacing, sometimes cuddly creatures brings with it, it ends up being a gorgeous return to the pirate adventure genre that hasn’t been so beautifully executed since Pirates of the Caribbean.

So lift the inner anchors that are still holding you back from watching animated films and set sail on Netflix.

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As fans of fantasy adventures, have you already seen The Sea Monster on Netflix?