Sunday, November 12, 2023
Leo
Leo is a 74-year-old lizard & Squirtle, the turtle, has been his terrarium companion at a Florida elementary school for decades. Together, they plot to escape into the real world. This is a coming-of-age animated musical comedy as seen through the eyes of these pets & how the kids & teachers react to them. It involves kids’ insecurities about themselves, different teaching motivation styles, learning life’s lessons, jealousy, & regret. This funny kids film will take you back to your elementary school days… the dreaded substitute teachers, weekend care for the class pet, & feeling awkward about your kid self. The turtle & lizard talk but they try to keep it a secret. There is a security drone that tries to keep law & order in the classroom. It’s hilarious fun for kids but also highly entertaining for any accompanying adults with its subtle visual jokes & over-the-kids-head humor. This was great family entertainment with good lessons to be learned.
Alien gives it 3½ “Demeritface” stars out of 4.
