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Produced by Sony Animation, directed by Crick de Miko, producer of the world-famous phenomenon musical Hamilton, and talented music producer Lin-Manuel Miranda, the original composition and voice of "Honey Bear's Musical Journey", it will be officially released on November 5.
This animated film tells the story of Vivo the Honey Bear and Gabi, a ghostly girl who escorts the "Music of Love" on a joyful adventure to fulfill her grandfather's last wish. "One person and one bear" has experienced the "human bear on the road" riding a bicycle in the city and drifting in the rainforest on a raft, which can be described as laughter and warmth flying together. No wonder the film was named "the best animated film for the whole family this year", after being shortlisted for the People's Choice Awards Family Movie of the Year. In the reputation of the external network, "Honey Bear's Musical Journey" has won a good score of 86% of rotten Tomatoes freshness, whether it is professional media or ordinary audiences are recognized as another "Oscar-level" animation.
Music moves the heart, it is a presence that spans languages and crosses time and races
In this story of the ghostly girl Gabi and the honey bear Vivo escorting the "music score of love", music has become an important way and means of communication and transmission of love: Grandpa Andrei did not have time to say his love for his confidant Marta and passed away, making the audience sigh that all the delay has become an irreparable regret. Fortunately, Andre sealed his love spanning fifty years forever in that "To Marta", flowing between the notes, as the soundtrack of the film sings, "Your music is still there, you have not left".
Interestingly, "Honey Bear's Musical Journey" does not directly create a barrier-free communication between humans and animals like other animated films, but relies on music to skillfully complete the exchange of information between Ghost Horse Cool Girl Gabi and Honey Bear Vivo. When the score was unfortunately lost, the two talented music partners worked together to finally deliver the "love score" to Marta's hands.
Throughout the film, the music runs through it – free-paced Cuban music, Storied Latin American folk songs, melodic and dynamic street rap music... Manuel Miranda, a musical all-rounder who was nominated for the Oscar for Best Original Song for "Ocean's Edge", composed a number of lyrical or dynamic music for "Honey Bear's Musical Journey" according to the different environments of the story and the different cultural backgrounds of the characters: "My Own Drum" customized for Gabi, full of magical rap, powerful drums and dynamic electric sounds, presents the confidence of the new generation of children in all aspects; Vivo, who has been performing with Andre on the streets of Havana since childhood, is good at playing tambourines, trumpets, These cheerful and free instruments, the swaying notes make people can't help but shake along.
Love should be spoken in time, and moving feelings directly hit the audience's tear glands
In addition to the good music, "Honey Bear's Musical Journey" also runs through the abundant and moving emotions from beginning to end: Grandpa Andrei, in order not to delay the future of his beloved Marta, hid his love deeply in his heart, and hid it for more than fifty years, until his death, he could not say his love in person, which became an eternal regret;
Whether it is love, family affection or friendship, "Honey Bear's Musical Journey" will be rich in emotional edutainment, through the interpretation of the theme of love from multiple angles, and hope that through the experience of Andre and Gabi, the concept of "love should be expressed in time", as sung many times in the soundtrack of the movie, "Sing another song, don't leave regrets".
The painting style is full of fun and laughter, warm and healing for the adventurous journey
From the streets of Havana full of historical charm to the modern bustling Miami, from the dangerous wild jungle to the gorgeous and elegant Grand Theater, Gabi and Vivo embark on a "joyful journey" all the way, so that audiences who cannot go far due to the impact of the epidemic can also enjoy postcard-level views.
Despite the difficult road ahead, we are still strong and brave for love. Led by The Lotte Girl Gabi, the escort squad overcame various unexpected difficulties along the way and finally successfully completed the task. This adventure-loving journey is also particularly moving because of the core expression of warmth and joy. "Honey Bear's Musical Journey" was officially released today, families with children, must not miss this music animation movie suitable for the whole family to watch together.