Sing [4K Ultra-HD] [2017] [Blu-ray]

Hilarious feel-good film, plenty of comic moments for both children and parents alike! My wife took our daughter (when she was 5) to see this in the cinema whilst I was fitting a new kitchen and said this was a 'must have' on DVD. I have to say that I agree.I also feel that it is great to have a film that brings up morals and some grown up themes themes (bankruptcy / repossession / being rock bottom / working for a living / being taken for granted etc etc), shown in a relatable way for children. Our daughter (at time of this review) is 6, and 'got' what was happening in certain scenarios, this was discussion provoking and allowed her to understand in more detail some of what she has been exposed to and learned at school in PSHE lessons.This particular version also came with the 'Ultraviolet' code to allow download onto a mobile device. For us as a family this is a feature we wouldn't use; however I totally appreciate that on a longer car journey this could be a godsend for many.

There's not much to say about the film that hasn't already been said - lovely, cheery, silly and extremely fun, it's a real feel-good animated feature. The animal characterisations are so funny, from cute Johnny the Gorilla to the punk porcupines, and it's enjoyable on many levels for all sorts of ages.Some of the funniest bits include the brief cameo parts, from the bunny trio to the red pandas - it's just packed with titter moments. And the finale is a musical extravaganza, which (literally) brings the house down. Perfect cheer-up viewing.If you love the film, this is a great special edition, too, with nice extras and shorts with the characters.

I knew I wanted to see Sing from the first advert - as a lover of singing and animated cartoons, this was a no brainer, and one I felt would be enjoyed by family, especially my singing loving 5 year old grandson who hasn't seen it yet!! I couldn't wait to see it and was thrilled to see that the pack included a download code so promptly installed it on my tablet and spent a lazy afternoon in the garden with a cold drink watching the movie!Yes it is a cartoon aimed at children so don't expect intricate plot twists, but the characters are cute, the songs are familiar and the film has a great feel good factor with enough detail to the animation to want to see it again just to take it all in! The graphics are lovely, crisp and bright even on my little tablet so should look great on larger screen! I am not going to go into the plot and spoil it for those who haven't seen it yet but as the adverts suggest the story centers around several animal characters who are all part of a singing competition..... so if you don't like cuteness, humour and lots of singing then this isn't for you!I haven't watched the film on my television yet, or the 3 additional short movies on the disc as these are not included in the download version but looking forward to watching them all several times over when my grandson comes to visit!!

Sing was a long time in coming (the first trailers came in late spring 2016), but was pretty much worth the wait. It's certainly comparable to last year's Zootropolis in terms of animation quality, world building, humour, entertainment and strength of story. It even includes a wider range of species in its Richard Scarry-like menagerie. The main characters and most of the cast are mammals, as before, but there are also birds, reptiles, amphibians and a variety of invertebrates getting a share. It has no polemic message such as Zootropolis did, although those who preach for better accessibility in society might be gratified to see aquatic creatures getting water-courses for commuting in the unnamed city the action is set in. The real strength of this piece, however, lies in the use of music and the characters.All the key characters are strong and three-dimensional and their story arcs cross in a well-controlled manner. Buster Moon, the koala whom the action centres on, is an admirable character even as he indulges in chicanery, for he's doing it to save the once-grand theatre that he manages. Johnny, the gorilla, wins us a great deal of sympathy and admiration, for he has a stronger moral compass than his father and the criminal gang he wants Johnny to be involved with, yet can't confess he'd rather be a singer than a crook out of loyalty. Rosita, a kindly but overworked mother sow, isn't unhappy with her husband Norman or her many children, but understandably wants more excitement and a chance to shine, which her ebullient dance partner Gunter might be able to provide! Ash, a sarky porcupine, is talented but frustrated by both Buster and her boyfriend Lance's limited expectations. Ultimately, however, she proves that wild hearts can be broken... and soar. Mike the mouse has many dislikeable characteristics (he's as tricky as Buster but not nearly as generous), yet ultimately he earns some redemption even if his story arc leaves a question mark. And poor, poor Meena! This homely pachyderm loves to sing in front of her family, but crippling shyness stops her short when she stands before an audience. Of course, she ultimately finds her courage with Buster's help.Some of the more peripheral characters have their own gravitas too. The scene where contestants line up to audition then get selected is one of the movie's winners. Some of them are clearly deluded that they have any talent at all, while others have talent but lose out due to bad luck, physical disadvantages or, later, rivalry. (Just like real life, I guess!) The comedy diva bunnies and the blue collar kangaroo mum and her joey are simply hilarious! There's a quintet of Japanese red pandas who are both cute and amusing! Then there larger characters like Miss Crawley, the dithering iguana who works as the theatre's secretary, bumbling through many a laugh-filled pratfall or faux pas. Meena's gruff, grumbling grandfather is similarly amusing. Buster's would-be benefactor, the formidable retired stage star Nana Noodleman is also a pleasure to watch in her own way, as is Judith, the stuffy llama manageress of the bank that's threatening to repossess Buster's theatre. (Her lines are delivered by Rhea Perlman, joining her "Cheers" co-star John Ratzenberger in the world of voice acting.)For me, however, the most special character is Eddie Noodleman, Nana's grandson and long-time friend of Buster. He's from a minted family who have formerly supported Buster's business, yet is unemployed and living out of his parents' pool house. Ultimately, however, he finds his purpose. Eddie, I feel, reflects an all too common character in modern society; the herbivore male, with no motivation to build a career or find his own place despite being grown. I myself was in quite a similar situation to him once (although I had much more grit) and I hope he inspires the boys that see this movie to become a bit more determined in life.Okay, what about the music? The songs are very well chosen; indeed they carry the story. The audition scene includes a whole range of music from many eras; modern pop, ragtime, country & western, rap, opera (delivered by a camel in handyman's clothes, of all things), hard rock, big ballads and more. The opening scene features "Gimme Some Loving" by the Spencer Davis group, which recalls its excellent inclusion in "The Blues Brothers", another fine musical comedy. Rosita's songs include "Firework" by Katy Perry and "Shake It Off" by Taylor Swift, possibly reflecting her urge to bring out the diva inside and reclaim her youth. Mike's music includes Rat Pack songs, which reflect his slick, hustling lifestyle perfectly. A period of estrangement with his father leads to Johnny going up on stage and belt out "I'm Still Standing" by Elton John... while playing the piano just as well as Sir Reg himself! Ash and Meena also get profound moments in the limelight. Watch the film to see more.Yes, all in all a good buy, and adults will be as satisfied as children. I also urge you to check out the special features, particularly the short film "Eddie's Life Coach". Its message: don't trust infomercials.

Great DVD, super storyline, wonderful characters. And- an AMAZING soundtrack. I patiently took my son to see this, expecting to be thoroughly bored, but was delightfully entertained. From the first moments of my favourite Beatles song being heard, they had me. Great music choices, funny characters, visually very detailed and magical- I loved the movie, and thought it was fantastic to have for those rainy days/ family viewing. Highly recommended.

Children's films seem to get weirder and weirder but this one, although quirky, has a thumbs up from our whole family. The basic premise is a singing competition like "Britain's got talent" in a world populated by animal characters, to try to rescue a falling down theatre and it's koala owner. The characters are funny, the songs are fun and sing alongable. Loved by ages 60-5 and we have bought this for friends as well.