The Boy the Mole the Fox and the Horse is a new Apple Original Film from NoneMore and Bad Robot Productions which premiered on December 25, 2022. Directed by Peter Baynton, the movie is animated from a children’s illustration book of the same name authored by Charlie Mackesy. Jon Croker also has writing credits.
The movie’s cast includes Tom Hollander voicing the Mole, Idris Elba voicing the Fox, Gabriel Byrne voicing the horse and Jude Coward Nicoll voicing the Boy. J.J. Abrams, Matthew Freud, Woody Harrelson, Jony Ive and Cara Speller are the producers, and Isobel Waller-Bridge gives the background score.
With a total runtime of approximately 35 minutes, the short movie is about kindness, courage, and hope. It might seem like a simple children’s story, but it has strong undertones of mental health problems. With positive affirmations, the movie can transcend across different generations and ages.
The official description of the movie reads as follows:
Charlie Mackesy’s Best-selling book comes to life in this beautifully animated film from NoneMore and Bad Robot Productions. Follow the unlikely bond between four friends as they explore the meaning of kindness, courage and hope.
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The plot of the story of the four friends is simple and straightforward, with important messages for the viewers. At first glance, it will seem like a basic story about friendship, but the underlying conversations and incidents have a deeper meaning. A lonely boy trying to find his way back home with the help of the three friends he met along the way is unique and distinctive on its own. The plot progressed gradually, which elevated the storytelling process.
Besides the marvellous plot, the movie’s animation is the most noticeable aspect. The hand-drawn scenery and the subtle movements in a sequence made the film pleasing to the eyes. The background score was another substantial addition to the story, which will make the film interesting to the audience.
The actors, Tom Hollander, Idris Elba and Gabriel Byrne, did a phenomenal job. They brought the characters to life from the book and added their own spice to each of them, which will help the viewers understand their unique personalities. The development of the characters was also done seamlessly.
For a short movie, it covered a lot of aspects and was more than meets the eye. It will be relatable to many people, not only those suffering from mental health problems but also those who are having trouble in life and needs encouraging words.
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The Boy the Mole the Fox and the Horse: Final Thoughts
Overall the movie was a good and memorable experience. The movie will touch the viewers’ heartstrings with positive affirmations through a short story. Apple TV is known for creating movies exploring disabilities like See has blindness, Little Voice has autism, and Best Foot Forward has limb differences. They keep the tradition running with the latest movie by opening up a discussion about mental issues.
With strong messages, the movie will not only help the ones going through difficult situations but also help the ones who are unaware of the problems and become knowledgeable, sensitive and understanding of the ones going through a hard time. The soothing animation along with a mesmerising background score, the short movie is one of the best Christmas gifts.
The Boy the Mole the Fox and the Horse is now streaming on Apple Tv+.
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