About this time, athletes across the world are competing to decide who will represent their countries in the upcoming Olympic games, which are to take place in London. This is an honored tradition meant to bring people of various cultures, beliefs, and languages together in sportsmanship and fair play. As the torch lighted to begin these games signifies, it is one sign we can stand side-by-side in games and one human race.
Moralizing aside, it makes sense there would be a show based on the Olympics.
So enters the hour-and-a-half television special known as “Animalympics.”
Animalympics is as it sounds—a cartoon version of the Olympic games with animal athletes for the characters. Here you see all the ceremonies and competitions carried out by different creatures, from weasels to whales, who each have personal trials or challenges to overcome during the competition. This you witness through a variety of brief story arches focused on certain participants for each event. Through these you not only are able to enjoy some interesting tales, but you also get glimpses of the world the writers or producers for this film have created.
The documentary feel is appropriate, as the hosts for the games interview the athletes or give information about each competition. And because Animalympics does spend time with each event, it becomes a fun little introduction into what you would find at the regular Olympics. Heartfelt and filled with gags, this really is a movie you could enjoy no matter your age.
Unfortunately, Animalympics happened to be one of those specials that aired on regular television once or twice—and then never again. A similar film made by another company, known as “Animal Wars” appeared close to a year afterwards, but this one could get raw and did not have the same enthusiasm or spark as its predecessor.
If you are looking for an unconventional watch guaranteed to make you smile, even if you are not into athletics—Animalympics is worth a view.
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