The movie is a 2014 americanbritish 3d computer animated comedy film based on the television series postman pat by john cunliffe and ivor wood. So pat blew simon away with his singing voice, his good natured side shone through. The movie is let down by that it didnt seem to know what to do with itself or know who to aim the film at. Postman pat the movie edwin carbuncle best moments duration.
May 09, 2014 were used to seeing simon cowell jetting all over the place to exotic locations, however, this time hes visiting somewhere a little less glamorous postman pats home of greendale. The movie is a 2014 britishamerican 3d computer animated childrens comedy film based on the television series postman pat by john cunliffe and ivor wood. Mar 16, 2018 a relaxing, sliceoflife show with nice narration, animation and storytelling has now turned into a halfassed, formulaic toy advertisement. Dressed in his trademark blue uniform, the posties life is set to change in his upcoming feature. Simon cowbell is very judgemental and maticulous, he knows talent when he sees it. All the characters had tiny quirky moments, but it was sporadic throughout, and lost in amongst the poor storyline. Theres nothing wrong with giving the iconic childrens tv character a cgi makeover, but why did it have to go down the simon cowell route. Postman pat to star in 3d film postman pat, the animated childrens television character, is to star in a 3d film in which he meets a simon cowelltype character and wins a talent show. But after new boss carbunkle peter woodward cuts pats bonus package in a costcutting measure, his holiday is off the table. However, a tv singing competition quickly catapults pat ronan keatings singing voice to instant fame and onto a crash course with an ambitious talent agent david tennant. Postman pats big screen adventure fails to get stamp of approval. Since simon cowell and his talent shows are already overexposed on tv, its a real shame that postman pats producers have rubberstamped such a contrived storyline at the expense of originality.
Latest headlines the mandalorian director deborah chow to helm obiwan kenobi disney plus series 27 september 2019 variety tv news. May, 2014 a serviceable kids film undermined by grating tribute to simon cowell and idyllic royal mail nostalgia. Postman pat auditions for simon cowbell in x factor. The story is basically about how postman pat realises that his family and friends and job he loves are the most important things. For over 27 years, postman pat has delivered enchanting entertainment to the delight of young children around the world. As a familiar character from television and books, postman pat voiced by tv actor stephen mangan but with ronan keating as the singing voice has an immediate attraction for young children and the cartoon has plenty of colour, action and songs, although it looks. The simon cowell spoof simon cowbell goes on and on and on. Postman pat the movie simon cowbell best moments youtube. It makes sense that youre a postman, says acerbic judge simon cowbell robin atkin downes, parodying simon cowell, cause you know. We never had postman pat down as a singer but the tv character sure knows how to belt out a tune as a new clip fom postman pat.
The film finds pat, everyones favorite postman, center stage as a contestant in a national tv talent show competition. It was originally due to be released on 24 may 20,but was. Cowell formed a new company syco, which is divided into three units. I took my three year old granddaughter to see this film but it had nothing like the appeal to her of her earlier visit to frozen.
Theres nothing wrong with giving the iconic childrens tv character a cgi makeover, but why did it have to go down the simon cowell. Ronan keating is in awe of simon cowell, branding the britains got talent boss a very impressive man and revealing that he would love to join the x factor uk the former boyzone star who. Can pat return to town in time to foil a sinister plot to replace him with legions of patbot 3000. Postman pat to become 3d movie star film the guardian. It was directed by mike disa, produced by robert anich cole, written and screenplay by nicole dubuc, with music by rupert gregsonwilliams. May, 2014 as it turns out, there are merits to the postman pat movie. In his latest series postman pat special delivery servicesds everyones favourite postman delivers more than ever. Were used to seeing simon cowell jetting all over the place to exotic locations, however, this time hes visiting somewhere a little less glamorous postman pats home of greendale. Seriously, if you liked postman pat so much when you were a kid, order the movie and it will be delivered to you hopefully by postman pat. May 23, 2014 since simon cowell and his talent shows are already overexposed on tv, its a real shame that postman pats producers have rubberstamped such a contrived storyline at the expense of originality. I was already a little sceptical when they revealed the whole robot pat thing, but when it escalated into a bigger plot, this was where the movie almost lost me.
Pat voiced by stephen mangan, episodes discovers auditions for tv talent show youre the one are being held nearby. But while this new cgi film is not as good as classic pat, its still a really good film. Meanwhile, fourthwall breaking asides dont really hit, and. Simon cowells movie mogul ambitions may well be over published. Your ears are not deceiving you that is childrens favourite postman pat. As it turns out, there are merits to the postman pat movie. The movie is a british computeranimated comedy film featuring postman pat, star of a longrunning bbc childrens series. Simon cowbell will appear in postman pat the movie. A relaxing, sliceoflife show with nice narration, animation and storytelling has now turned into a halfassed, formulaic toy advertisement. Feb 23, 2019 all my favourite moments of simon cowbell. Postman pat auditions for simon cowbell in x factorstyle. Theres nothing wrong with giving the iconic childrens tv character a cgi makeover. Simon cowell voice, who states the next auditions are coming to greendale.
However, peter fogg, granny dryden, katy and tom pottage and sam waldron are absent. Turning classic childrens tv shows into fulllength features appears to be all the rage at the moment, what with a big screen outing for paddington due in november and this adaptation of. I was able to accept the existence of cellphones and a ps vita, of all things, in the world of postman pat, but the evil robot thing really shouldnt be connected to this. May 12, 2014 the simon cowell spoof simon cowbell goes on and on and on. Images of the voice actors who play the voice of simon cowbell in postman pat. Postman pat and lee hardcastle at an event for postman pat 1981. A veteran postman finds his beliefs challenged after he enters a tv talent show.
Postman pat trailer arrives registered delivery movies. He even meets a simon cowell like character and is forced to choose between global stardom and his rural existence. The movie, like the show, promotes emotional development, friendship, and community bonds, as well as the idea that close personal friendships are more important than fame and fortune. The movie faces is that the ticket price to see it is the same as that charged by. Apr 14, 2014 peppa pig postman pat fireman sam episode the car show peppa pig. A serviceable kids film undermined by grating tribute to simon cowell and idyllic royal mail nostalgia. Oct 07, 2009 postman pat to star in 3d film postman pat, the animated childrens television character, is to star in a 3d film in which he meets a simon cowell type character and wins a talent show. But while this new cgi film is not as good as classic pat, its still a. Its got a scottish doctor who, scary robots, singing and a fictional simon cowell. A wasteland of talent wannabes, sneers the perpetually cynical cowbell.
The filmmakers have a field day with cowbell, who unsurprisingly assumes all the characteristics and mannerisms of tv talent judge simon cowell, while ronan keating lends postman pat his beautiful singing voice. Cinemas are lengthening their signs in anticipation. The movie you know youre the one gets delivered into your local cinema on may 23. He even meets a simon cowelllike character and is forced to choose between. If last years one direction film didnt give us enough simon cowell on the. Peppa pig postman pat fireman sam episode the car show peppa pig. Stephen mangan voices greendales famous postie in film with david tennant and jim broadbent. The movie is a 2014 americanbritish 3d computer animated.
Postman pat sds features a fleet of new vehicles and actionpacked storylines, all of which combine to create a new highenergy series whilst preserving the heritage and integrity of this muchloved icon. Doctor who, scary robots, singing and a fictional simon cowell. The story is rather overcomplicated and confused focusing mainly on the talent show subplot and also including a dr wholike robot invasionworld domination one, neither of which show any originality, cleverness or charm. Features the voice talents of ronan keating, jim broadbent, rupert grint and david tennant. I used to watch postman pat all the time when i when a kid. British classic let down by contrived simon cowellinspired storyline. Since simon cowell and his talent shows are already overexposed on tv, its a real. Apr 15, 2014 your ears are not deceiving you that is childrens favourite postman pat. May 22, 2014 it makes sense that youre a postman, says acerbic judge simon cowbell robin atkin downes, parodying simon cowell, cause you know how to deliver. Turning classic childrens tv shows into fulllength features appears to be all the rage at the moment, what with a big screen outing for paddington due in november and this adaptation of postman pat out in may. The movie is a featurelength film based on the popular british preschool show postman pat.
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