1 out of 5 stars
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Summary: For those who may have missed the original Rabbit Academy movie, Mission Eggspossible is the sequel. This existential training ground from Easter bunnies has been released by the German animation studio, Akkord Film. Director Ute von Münchow-Pohl (The Elfkins) brings to life the story of the first city rabbit ever to be chosen to be trained in a master class for Easter rabbits, Max (voiced by Noah Levi). Upon his arrival at the academy, the Easter golden egg, which gives all of the rabbits mystical powers, suddenly turns black. This leaves the city rabbit and his new friends having to find their own unique powers to deliver the eggs during the upcoming Easter celebration.
Along with this mystical conundrum, the rabbit herd has to contend with a jealous city rabbit and a family of foxes who want to steal all of the Easter eggs for themselves. Max and his friends race against the clock to regain their powers and thwart the newfound enemies. This leads them to the only solution to save Easter by teaming up with the fox Ferdinand who might be the answer to all of their problems.
Review: Between the bizarre storyline and the less-than-stellar animation, Rabbit Academy: Mission Eggspossible is meant to fill a need for families during the Easter holidays. The cute animals and bright colours may entertain the younger set. At the same time, the rest of the family may find the film a bit ludacris and tiresome. Suppose the Easter Bunny myth is meant to be embraced. In that case, it is difficult to see how this academy would serve to effectively train anyone for the role of egg deliverer. While for those who hold to the Christian traditions of the holiday, the whole film's premise is as offensive as it is tedious. Overall, it is relatively tame and harmless as an entertaining option for young children. Still, it tries to incorporate Eastern mysticism into a holiday that is considered sacred by millions around the world. Thus making it irrelevant on many levels and worth missing during the Easter season.
Reel Dialogue: What is Easter?
It is essential to know that this holiday has very little to do with rabbits, eggs and chocolate. Easter is an annual reminder of hope, sacrifice and love. A fascinating and life-changing story that unfolds in the pages of the biographies of Jesus. This holiday is celebrated during the weekend that begins with Good Friday. This was the day that Jesus was betrayed, tried, beaten, rejected, and hung to die on a cross for crimes he did not commit. Yet, it was an act that he had to fulfil for the sake of mankind and our salvation.
But on Sunday, something happened that opened the door to hope for everyone who believes in Jesus. He rose back to life and this meant that Jesus had victory over death. All of the pain and suffering he experienced was meant to give us hope for our lives. By believing in Jesus, his sacrifice for all of us offers help in times of trouble, gives us purpose for our lives today, and a promise for the future. If you would like to find out more, contact us at thirdspace.org.au or read for yourself in Jesus’ biography called Luke.
