The Sea Beast

The robust family adventure “The Sea Beast,” appearingon Netflix, is one of the biggest movie surprises of the year so far. Fun, smart, and sneakily deep, it has elements that will be familiar to families around the world.

The daring CGI family adventure follows famous monster hunter Jacob Holland (Karl Urban), whose quest to slay the beasts of the briny is complicated by Maisie Brumble (Zaris-Angel Hator), an enthusiastic young stowaway. Together, they set sail for uncharted waters to make history.

In an era when terrifying beasts roamed the seas, monster hunters were celebrated heroes – and none were more beloved than the great Jacob Holland. But when young Maisie Brumble stows away on his fabled ship, he’s saddled with an unexpected ally. Together they embark on an epic journey into uncharted waters and make history.The animated movies that have sustained in history trust children to follow complex plots and themes. It’s great to see that kind of trust reemerge in a film that never forgets to be entertaining too.

The film is animated by Sony Pictures Imageworks, and is stirring up quite a positive response from critics: The Sea Beast currently boasts a 93% Fresh Tomatometer and 96% Audience Score on Rotten Tomatoes, as well as a Metascore of 75 on MetaCritic (15 reviews).

it’s the latest animation from Chris Williams, his first for Netflix. It is a rambunctious triumph; an old-fashioned ripping yarn which pays tribute to generations of monster movies past, showcasing some genuinely dazzling animation while also delivering an unexpectedly sophisticated message.