BOM: The caste system thrives in our national parks, where Alpha (or leader) wolves simply can't slum it by hooking up with their lame Omega kinfolk. For wild animals, they're bound by an awful lot of rules. This 3D cartoon tracks the furtive romance between Alpha Kate (Hayden Panettiere) and Omega Humphrey (Justin Long) after match-maker scientists capture the couple in Canada and relocate them to Idaho to "repopulate." With the sharp fangs of its stars tearing chunks out of the dreamy Barry White score, it's a precisely adequate film best for young girls who will respond to Kate's strong female huntress who naturally takes on being the breadwinner--or, really, beast-winner--of her pack.
Crest Animation Productions releases its first full length 3D animation in conjunction with Lionsgate Family Entertainment.
In Alpha and Omega two young wolves, Kate (Hayden Panetteire) and Humphrey (Justin Long), live on opposite sides of their pack in the Jasper National Park. Kate is an Alpha and Humphrey an Omega, but their friendship will land them in a whole lot of trouble when local conservationist ship them off to a reserve in Idaho.
There they meet a bunch of cuddly characters who try their best to get the pair home safely but, as their adventure get's every more hair raising they begin to realise that their love for one another.
Joining the voice cast is a host of Hollywood favourites including Danny Glover, Christina
Ricci and the late Dennis Hopper.
Weekend box office earnings have officially come in, and as expected The Social Network topped the charts with $23 million, while Let Me In largely disappointed with less than $6 million.
CB: This week sees the release of Alpha and Omega, a new 3D animated film about two wolves who are captured by humans and forced to take a long trip to get back home. As evidenced by my review of the film, I can’t recommend watching the film in any capacity, but sometimes you have to do what your kids want to do. Below you will find a point-by-point breakdown of whether or not Alpha and Omega is worth a larger chunk of your paycheck at the box office.
