Whims of the Whistling Woods
- Tagline
- Even in a myth, a true heart echoes louder than ancient prejudices.
- Description
- In the whispering depths of the Whistling Woods, a conniving con artist, Seraphino the Sly, voiced by Sylvester Saladone, finds his match in a mysterious, sarcastically humorous spirit named Whimsy, played by Christopher Alloyd. Doughy Breadnolds lends his voice to the mythical creature who challenges the preconceived notions of the woodland inhabitants, leading an adventure against prejudice and injustice. Directed by Ridley Scottie, this family-friendly tale from the mythological era teaches that courage and understanding can unravel even the oldest of biases, all imbued with a light-hearted, sardonic wit that will leave audiences of all ages smiling with newfound wisdom.
- MpaaRating
- G
- PopularityScore
- 5.40
- ReleaseDate
- 07/04/2024
- Genre
- Family
- Director(s)
- Cast
Critic Reviews
7.50
Ah, 'Whims of the Whistling Woods', where we find the unlikeliest of heroes in Seraphino the Sly, whose deception apparently didn't extend to choosing a subtle alias. Slyly voiced by Sylvester Saladone, who I assume took the role to escape typecasting, pairs with the enigmatic Whimsy, brought to life by the vocal cords of Christopher Alloyd. How they managed to convince him to sign on, I'll never know, unless they promised free comedic reign. Now, don't get me started on Doughy Breadnolds, whose mythical creature probably has more depth than his bread-inspired name would represent. Ridley Scottie, presumably Ridley's Scott's lesser-known, more family-oriented cousin, delivers a winsome, tree-hugging adventure that's bound to teach kids a lesson or two about acceptance that they probably already knew from watching any 90's sitcom. It's charmingly sarcastic, earnestly endearing, and pulls at heartstrings like a harpist with an overzealous love for allegro. I'm awarding it a 7.5, because it takes audacity to preach against biases in a film that relies on them as the pillars of its plot.