Isle of Dogs

THE GIST: When an extremely virulent strain of canine flu, which has ravaged the dog population, risks crossing over into humans, the tyrannical and corrupt mayor of the Japanese metropolis Megasaki orders all dogs banished to Trash Island. Some time later, the Mayor's orphaned nephew will steal a plane and fly to the island to try and find his trusted friend Spots, aided by a small pack of dogs who take up his cause, while chased by the Mayor's guards.

Isle of Dogs is a cute animated movie from the same producers of Fantastic Mr. Fox. While the latter is perhaps overall better, this one still managed a nomination for a Best Animated Feature Oscar.

The other nomination it earned went to the fantabulous score by Alexandre Desplat, one of my favorite composers.

THE BOTTOM LINE: A heartwarming story, especially if you're a dog lover, that might perhaps excite the adults even more than the kids.

Grade: 7.5