Condorito: la película
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Directed by | Alex Orrelle Eduardo Schuldt |
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Based on | Condorito by René "Pepo" Ríos |
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Edited by | Pablo García Revert |
Music by | Fran Revert |
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Distributed by | 20th Century Fox |
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Running time | 88 minutes |
Countries | Chile Peru |
Languages | English Spanish |
Budget | $8 million[1] |
Box office | $8.3 million[2] |
Condorito: La Película (also known as Space Chicken) is a Chilean-Peruvian 3D animated action-comedy film based on the comic book series of the same name by Pepo. The film features the voices of Omar Chaparro, Jessica Cediel, and Cristián de la Fuente.[3]
The film was first released in Latin America on 12 October 2017 in 2D and 3D formats, distributed by 20th Century Fox, where the film was a box office success in many countries within the region, including Chile, Peru, Mexico, and Colombia.[4][5][3]
The film was released in the United States on 12 January 2018, distributed by Pantelion Films.[6][4]
Plot
Wanting to win the love of Yayita, Condorito sets out on an adventure with his nephew, Coné, to save her mother from an evil alien king who plans to destroy the world.
Voice cast
- Condorito, a clumsy and dim-witted bird who journeys to stop the evil alien king to save both Earth and his future mother-in-law. Voiced by Omar Chaparro (Spanish); Tom Fahn (English).[7]
- Yayita, a beautiful young lady, Tremebunda and Cuasimodo´s daughter and Condorito's love interest. Voiced by: Jessica Cediel (Japanese); Allegra Clark (English).[7]
- Pepe Cortisona, a handsome man who is Yayita's former love interest, much to Condorito's arch-rival. He has a hatred for children. Voiced by Cristián de la Fuente (Spanish); Chris Tergliafera (English).[7]
- Doña Tremebunda, Yayita's mother and Molosco´s former wife, who despises Condorito for falling in love with her daughter. Legrand also voiced her husband Cuasimodo, Yayita´s father. Voiced by Coco Legrand (Spanish); Michael Sorich (English).[7]
- Coné, Condorito's adventure-loving little nephew who helps his uncle during their adventure. Voiced by Mauricio Lopez (Spanish); Michelle Ruff (English).[7]
- Emperor Molosco, Tremebunda´s former husband and Condorito´s arch-nemesis. Voiced by Jey Mammón (Spanish); Ren Mortensen (English).[7]
Character | Mexico | USA |
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Condorito | Omar Chaparro | Tom Fahn |
Yayita | Jessica Cediel | Allegra Clark |
Pepe Cortisona | Cristián de la Fuente | Chris Tergliafera |
Molosco | Jey Mammon | Ren Mortensen |
Tremebunda | Coco Legrand | Michael Sorich |
Cuasimodo | Michael McConnohie | |
Coné | Mauricio Lopez | Michelle Ruff |
Huevoduro (Egghead) | Daniel Lacy | Doug Erholtz |
Orphans | Auri Maya Jimmy Rodríguez Ixchel Leon |
Dorothy Elias-Fahn |
Release
Box office
The film performed well in Latin American countries, grossing at least $1 million in Chile, Mexico, Peru, and Colombia, making it the most-watched animated film in the region.[5]
Critical reception
The film received generally mixed reviews from critics. The film currently has a 33% "Rotten" score with an average rating of 5.3/10.
Accolades
Year | Award | Category | Nominees | Result |
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2018 | Quirino Awards[8][9] | Best Ibero-American Animation Feature Film | Alex Orrelle, Eduardo Schuldt | Nominated |
References
- ^ "Condorito: la apuesta de US$8 millones de la peruana Aronnax". El Comercio Peru. Grupo El Comercio. 26 April 2017. Retrieved 25 January 2018.
- ^ "Condorito: La Pelicula (2018)". Box Office Mojo. Amazon.com. Retrieved 25 January 2018.
- ^ a b Contreras, Emilio (11 July 2017). "Liberan nuevo tráiler de "Condorito, La Película", el filme en 3D que debutará en octubre". biobiochile.com. BioBioChile. Retrieved 25 January 2018.
- ^ a b Locuviche, Samuel (12 January 2018). "Speaking With The Makers Of 'Condorito,' Opening Today In U.S. Theaters". Cartoon Brew. Cartoon Brew. Retrieved 25 January 2018.
- ^ a b Contreras, Emilio (18 October 2017). ""Condorito, la película" bate récords de taquilla en su primera semana en cartelera". biobiochile.cl. BioBioChile. Retrieved 25 January 2018.
- ^ N'Duka, Amanda (16 October 2017). "Lionsgate Sets Release Date For Animated Film 'Condorito: La Pelicula'; Breaking Glass Dates SXSW Pic 'Inheritance'". Deadline. Penske Business Media, LLC. Retrieved 25 January 2018.
- ^ a b c d e f J Delfin, Darrel. "ANNOUNCEMENT!!". Twitter. @DarrelJDelfin. Retrieved 12 April 2018.
- ^ Amidi, Amid (18 January 2018). "54 Nominees Selected For Inaugural Ibero-American Animation Quirino Awards". Cartoon Brew. Cartoon Brew. Retrieved 31 January 2018.
- ^ "NOMINEES - Premios Quirino". Premios Quirino. Premios Quitino. Retrieved 11 October 2018.
External links
- Official website (in Spanish)
- Condorito: la película at IMDb
- Condorito: la película at Rotten Tomatoes
- 2017 films
- Chilean films
- Peruvian films
- 2017 animated films
- Animated films based on comics
- Peruvian animated films
- Chilean animated films
- 2017 3D films
- Films featuring anthropomorphic characters
- 2017 computer-animated films
- 2010s science fiction comedy films
- 2010s adventure comedy films
- 2010s action comedy films
- 20th Century Fox animated films
- 3D animated films
- English-language films
- Spanish-language films
- 20th Century Fox films
- 2017 comedy films