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'''''Sgt. Stubby: An American Hero''''' is a 2018 [[computer-animated film|computer-animated]] [[adventure film]] centering on the real-life [[Sergeant Stubby]], a stray [[Boston Terrier]] who becomes a hero during [[World War I]]. Directed and co-written by Richard Lanni, it features the voices of [[Logan Lerman]], [[Helena Bonham Carter]] and [[Gérard Depardieu]]. The film was released in the United States on April 13, 2018 |
'''''Sgt. Stubby: An American Hero''''' is a 2018 [[computer-animated film|computer-animated]] [[adventure film]] centering on the real-life [[Sergeant Stubby]], a stray [[Boston Terrier]] who becomes a hero during [[World War I]]. Directed and co-written by Richard Lanni, it features the voices of [[Logan Lerman]], [[Helena Bonham Carter]] and [[Gérard Depardieu]]. The film was released in the United States on April 13, 2018 by Fun Academy Motion Pictures.<ref name="firstlook">{{cite web|url= http://www.cartoonbrew.com/feature-film/first-look-sgt-stubby-american-hero-teaser-151697.html|title= FIRST LOOK: 'Sgt. Stubby: An American Hero' [Teaser]|work=[[Cartoon Brew]]|date=June 21, 2017|accessdate=August 24, 2017|last=Amidi|first=Amid}}</ref> |
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| Directed by | Richard Lanni |
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| Edited by | Mark Solomon |
| Music by | Patrick Doyle |
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| Distributed by | Fun Academy Motion Pictures |
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Running time | 85 minutes |
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| Language | English |
| Budget | $25 million[1] |
Sgt. Stubby: An American Hero is a 2018 computer-animated adventure film centering on the real-life Sergeant Stubby, a stray Boston Terrier who becomes a hero during World War I. Directed and co-written by Richard Lanni, it features the voices of Logan Lerman, Helena Bonham Carter and Gérard Depardieu. The film was released in the United States on April 13, 2018 by Fun Academy Motion Pictures.[2]
Plot
With the War to End All Wars looming, a young Army doughboy Robert Conroy (Logan Lerman) has his life forever changed when a little dog with a stubby tail wanders into camp as the men of the 102nd Infantry Regiment (United States), 26th Infantry Division (United States) train on the parade grounds of Yale University. Conroy gives his new friend a name, a family, and a chance to embark on the adventure that would define a century.[3]
Despite lacking formal military working dog training, Stubby and his human companions find themselves in the trenches of France and on the path to history. French poilu Gaston Baptiste (Gerard Depardieu) befriends the duo and accompanies them along their epic journey through harsh conditions and incredible acts of courage.
As narrated by Robert's sister Margaret (Helena Bonham Carter), Stubby's combat service includes the ability to sniff incoming gas attacks, find wounded allies in No Man's Land, and even catching a German spy in the trenches. Back home, Stubby's exploits are retold in newspapers across the country.[4]
For his valorous actions, Stubby is still recognized today as the most decorated dog in American history and the first canine ever promoted to the rank of Sergeant in the United States Army.
Cast
- Logan Lerman as Robert Conroy[5]
- Helena Bonham Carter as Margaret Conroy
- Gérard Depardieu as Gaston Baptiste
- Jim Pharr as Hans Schroeder
- Jordan Beck as Elmer Olsen
- Jason Ezzell as Sgt. Ray Casburn
Sgt. Stubby himself does not speak, as the filmmakers wanted to maintain as much historical accuracy as possible while still making WWI accessible for kids.[6]
Production
On November 8, 2016, it was announced that Fun Academy Motion Pictures, a production studio based in Columbus, Georgia, will produce an upcoming animated film based on the life of the World War I dog, Sergeant Stubby, in a film titled Sgt. Stubby: An American Hero.[7] The film will be animated by Mikros Image in Montreal and Paris.[1] The film is being directed by Richard Lanni, and will be written by Lanni with Mike Stokey. The film will also involve Bibo Bergeron as head of story.[2] The film will be composed by Patrick Doyle.[8]
Release
The film was released in the US on April 13, 2018.[9] On June 15, 2017, Fun Academy Motion Pictures released a teaser trailer for the film on their YouTube channel.[5] On December 1, 2017, the first theatrical teaser trailer was released in theaters across North America.[10][11]
Reception
Box office
In the United States and Canada, Sgt. Stubby: An American Hero was released alongside Truth or Dare and Rampage, as well as the wide expansion of Isle of Dogs, and is projected to gross around $2 million from 1,685 theaters in its opening weekend.[12]
Critical response
On review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, the film holds an approval rating of 90% based on 20 reviews, and an average rating of 6.3/10.[13] On Metacritic, the film has a weighted average score of 56 out of 100, based on 9 critics, indicating "mixed or average reviews".[14]
References
- ^ a b Failes, Ian (November 18, 2016). "Mikros Image On Board For 'Sgt. Stubby: An American Hero'". Cartoon Brew. Retrieved August 24, 2017.
- ^ a b Amidi, Amid (June 21, 2017). "FIRST LOOK: 'Sgt. Stubby: An American Hero' [Teaser]". Cartoon Brew. Retrieved August 24, 2017.
- ^ "A Dog Gets Ready For War In First Trailer For 'Sgt. Stubby: An American Hero'". Movie Pilot. June 16, 2017. Retrieved January 16, 2018.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|dead-url=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help)[permanent dead link] - ^ Kane, Gillian (May 7, 2014). "Meet Sergeant Stubby, America's Original Dog of War". Slate. Graham Holdings Company. Retrieved January 16, 2018.
- ^ Mayer, Theo (May 3, 2017). "EPISODE #18, MAY 3, 2017 - BOEING HISTORIAN INSIGHT ON BILL BOEING AND SGT. STUBBY THE FILM UPDATE". U.S. World War I Centennial Commission Podcast. PodBean. Retrieved January 16, 2018.
- ^ AWN Staff Editor (November 8, 2016). "Fun Academy Partners with Mikros Image on 'Sgt. Stubby' Feature". Animation World Network. Retrieved August 24, 2017.
{{cite web}}:|author=has generic name (help) - ^ Busch, Anita (June 15, 2017). "'Sgt. Stubby: An American Hero' Teaser Trailer: Animated WWI Dog Tale". Deadline Hollywood. Penske Business Media. Retrieved August 24, 2017.
- ^ "Sgt. Stubby: An American Hero". ComingSoon.net. CraveOnline Media. Retrieved August 24, 2017.
- ^ "SGT. STUBBY Official US Teaser Trailer 02 (2018)". Sgt. Stubby: An American Hero. YouTube. December 1, 2017. Retrieved January 16, 2018.
- ^ Amidi, Amid (December 1, 2017). "Indie CG Feature 'Sgt. Stubby' Gets New Teaser". Cartoon Brew. Retrieved January 16, 2018.
- ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (April 11, 2018). "'Rampage' Could Climb To $40M, But Dwayne Johnson-Ape Pic Looks To Make More Bananas Abroad". Deadline Hollywood. Penske Business Media. Retrieved April 12, 2018.
- ^ "Sgt. Stubby: An American Hero (2018)". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango Media. Retrieved April 13, 2018.
- ^ "Sgt. Stubby: An American Hero Reviews". Metacritic. CBS Interactive. Retrieved April 13, 2018.