"My Dad is the King of the Forest 2" is a sequel to the previous 2017 film, but it can basically be regarded as a standalone film. The protagonist, Adam, after finally expecting his father to come home, has to face the new troubles of his father becoming a celebrity. This action-filled, environmentally friendly family film tells the story of a thrilling environmental disaster, but at its core is how an adolescent boy reconciles his feelings for his father as he grows up.
"My Dad is the King of the Forest 2" is exciting, fast-paced, and the opening is eye-catching, full of laughter and easy to understand hot social issues, and it is also very attractive to children. Now the Adam family lives at home with many animals, which are funny and have human habits. The two most stealable live treasures, the brown bear and the raccoon, basically became the comedy of the film. The setting that some characters can understand animals while others can't further exploit the humorous elements of the story and make the scenes of interaction with Adam's mother more interesting.
As Bigfoot became a celebrity, he worked to become a climate change activist, focusing on the negative impact of oil extraction on the environment and the habitats of the animals around him. Adam wasn't interested in his dad becoming a militant and going to Alaska, but secretly helped him make viral videos that went viral. While Adam didn't want his dad to leave him again, he also came to realize the importance of exposing the environmental catastrophe that the so-called "clean oil" company was creating. The film reminds us of a very current issue and advocates sustainable development.
"My Dad Is the King of the Forest 2" also slammed western (especially U.S.) advertising culture and "fake news," which feels very meaningful in the post-Trump era. Of course, it's also interesting to see a European animated film mocking America's social problems. Although this is a children's movie, there is also a lot of content in it that is worth watching for adults. And, thanks to the wonderful soundtrack, the refined and ingenious and tense suspense story, the film successfully conveys these sharp satirical criticisms to the audience.
The film itself is well-made, and while it's not as good as a first-rate Hollywood production, it's refreshing enough to be a European-made animation. "My Dad is the King of the Forest 2" has the feel of a classic Pixar movie, but adds more social issues to the storyline.
If you want to watch a fun movie with your family, then this movie has something for you. And My Dad Is the King of the Forest 2 delivers an important message, reminding viewers of the power and drawbacks of technology and our responsibility to our common home.