#mack mallard

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🪶-Illumination's Migration(2023)- 🦆

[jessidogg]

MIGRATION

So I finally watched that movie about the ducks...

I swear, the whole time I was thinking "this is the future Broppy family"

I AM NOW IN LOVE WITH THAT MOVIE

they're such a cute family :3

[dasturdlydangerousduck]

Just posting some Mack Mallard cuz he so precious...

[marine-indie-gal]

Did anyone else saw Illumination's obscure film from the same year that they've released the Mario Movie?

I've wanted to take the chance to see Migration in Theaters but I never did even after taking a trip to Mario. When I finally got a chance to see it through streaming, I immediately had to draw the Main Duck Family in my own Artstyle.

Was very tough through since I had to look up on how to draw their Bodies respectfully since I've drawn Ducks so accurate before in my Life.

As for the Film itself, it was Ok at its finest but honestly glad to see on how Illumination wanted try a New Original Story about Aves (something that isn't "Despicable Me").

Migration (c) Illumination

[cindysparkle96]

Today I watched Migration (2023) on Netflix with my parents and it was pretty good

[carlycmarathecat]

Mack Mallard

[eugenerapunzel]

Chapters: 1/? Fandom: Migration (2023) Rating: General Audiences Warnings: No Archive Warnings Apply Relationships: Dax/Kim, Mack/Pam (Migration 2023), Dax & Gwen, Dax & Gwen & Kim Characters: Dax Mallard, Kim, Gwen Mallard, Mack Mallard, Pam Mallard, Uncle Dan Mallard, Toothpick (Migration) Additional Tags: Fluff and Humor, Comedy, Family, Adventure & Romance, Suspense, First Dates, First Love, First Kiss, Battle, Rescue, Trauma Summary:

The day after the Mallards reached Jamaica, Dax goes on his first date with Kim, his first love.

[littlealeta]

Migration + Mooned Review

Before I start this review, I'll just have you know that the director who made this also made a movie called Ernest and Celestine. Pretty obscure film, but it was one of the very few films I actually gave a 9 out of 10. Now, granted, I was young back when I first watched it and I could think differently now, but I'm just saying.

Which is why it's pretty amazing how Migration is actually quite the step down from Ernest and Celestine. It's still a decent movie, but it isn't anything to write home about.

Story

If you thought the Mario movie was simplistic, I'd say the Mario movie had a bit more going on than this one. On one hand, it's a basic adventure film and on the other hand, things happen that don't make sense. Like how the plot of the film gets started by Mack turning a 180 and deciding to migrate. The mallards get caught by these giant birds that they think want to eat them, but actually don't. During action moments, the birds would be screaming but nobody is alerted. And then the film loses its footing toward the end when they introduce a villain who wants to cook the birds. Nothing really special to say about the story. It's that weak.

Characters

The characters have their charmingly quirky moments, but like the story, they don't really feel meaningful. Mack is your average overprotective parent for some unexplained reason, the mother (forgot her name) is just a mother. Characters like the pigeon, parrot, and the uncle didn't really do much and probably shouldn't have been there in the first place. I do think the thin story hurts the characters somewhat. I do like Gwen, Dax, and the uncle personality-wise but I wish they were in a better story.

Overall

Clearly a movie made for children and I'm sure slice-of-life fans would like it, but it's no Despicable Me (another simple film by Illumination that would appeal to both adults and kids). Nothing much special, that's why this review is so short. It's cute, but it's not going to stick in my head after a while. I think it would've done better as a short or it could've used some more drafting in order to structure the story better.

I give Migration 6.1 bells out of 10.

Mooned

I always wanted to know what happened to Vector on the Moon, but idk, man. Like Migration, it just seemed like it was made to entertain the kids. Vector is not as cool as he once was in the film, and jog my memory, but I don't remember his suits having abilities besides flying? (And I just recently rewatched the first film). It's good for a laugh, but that's about it. Maybe it didn't really need to be made.

4.1 bells out of 10.

Both films have .1. Ain't that interesting?

[cassipedia]

Review of Migration (2023)

Hey, Cassipedia, what’re you watching?

Over the weekend, I watched the film Migration. It is an original animated film directed by Benjamin Renner and co-directed by Guylo Homsy and produced by Illumination. When I say original, I do mean it, as it is the first movie I’ve seen in a while that is not an adaption nor based on a pre-existing property.

Do you recommend watching it?

Yes, very much so! This was a surprising experience that I would hate for others to miss out on. The commercials had piqued my interest with the beautiful animation of the flying scenes and the jokes seemed harmless enough. Sometimes I am wary of Illumination films as they can be sometimes a bit too noisy or chaotic, but I’m very glad I saw the movie anyways, as it was surprisingly heartwarming, very cute and stunningly gorgeous (and, contrary to my concerns, it actually uses quiet moments better than most animated films I’ve seen recently!)

What's the story like?

This is a story about the Mallard family, ducks that live a peaceful and simple life in their pond, until a flock of migrating ducks stirs an adventurous itch in everyone except the nervous father, Mack. However, he soon comes around to the idea as he realizes how much an adventure would mean to his family and especially his wife Pam. So they start flying to Jamaica for a vacation. The trailers for the movie spoils the fact that the ducks take a wrong turn and end up in New York City, but the story is less focused on ‘duck shenanigans in an unfamiliar place’ and it instead is more of a road trip with a seamlessly integrated villain. This road trip allows the Mallard family to see different locations and meet different birds, all the while the family grows closer, trusting each other and growing braver in their own ways. There are delightful moments of silliness that are reminiscent of Looney Toons, but the movie takes seriously how much the family loves each other, giving them a reason to grow together as strong and beautifully as the trees they fly over.

What does the movie look like?

Think of how beautiful the sky is. Have you ever been on a plane and looked out at the sloping mountains and pillars of white clouds? Or perhaps, as the sun sets, you look up see how the red sun fades into golden orange blanketed by increasingly purple clouds and the approach of blue night? This movie understands how beautiful the sky is and elevates that feeling, as our bird characters soar and fly through vibrant forests, to a claustrophobic but intriguing water-logged shed, to the shiny and colossal skyscrapers of New York. The settings are gorgeous and the characters themselves are animated masterfully, so each character is incredibly expressive, with the beauty and grace of real-life birds mixed with Muppets-style comedic timing and cartoon stretchiness anchored by being able to carry heavy emotions. This all goes hand-in-hand whenever the birds take flight, as the camera seamlessly follows the birds from take-off to being air born, giving the thrill of a flying rollercoaster. There is such a sense of scale and height, and the world is from the birds’ perspective, with little details that brought me back to the creativity of early Pixar, such as having the father duck blow away a lightning bug nightlight like blowing out a candle, or how the birds will seamlessly alternate between their wings or their feet to gesture. With the movie being from the perspective of the birds, that means none of the human characters talk, being more like creatures existing alongside the bird characters, and this results in a very entertaining and interesting villain in the form of a duck chef with a Yakuza, gang member level of intimidation, whom never utters a word beyond grunts and yells paired with very well-made expressions. To give an idea of how good the animation is, even though the chef has no lines, from simply how he moves, sharpens his knives and looks at the ducks, one can see how, he’s a chef that takes his cooking very seriously, demanding high quality, but, when the ducks start interfering with his business, then he’s all too happy to start seeking revenge. And he is technically only a fun obstacle as the core of the story that this beautiful movie conveys is not about them versus a villain, but instead focused on a family.

How are the actors and actresses?

Every voice perfectly fit their characters, and the animations did excellent in having it where I could feel the characters talking, watching how their beaks formed the words with little flashes of their pointed, bird tongues. The father Mack Mallard was voiced by Kumail Nanjiani and did excellent as an anxious father who could get silly and serious, (and whose manner of speaking fittingly reminded me of a more grounded Daffy Duck). Elizabeth Banks voiced Pam Mallard and delivered as a mother with energy and eagerness paired by a snappy quick wit and a genuineness in each word. One of the cores of this movie is seeing and hearing how Mack and Pam fall back in love with each other over the course of the film, and I believe these voice actors delivered. The rest of the family cannot be overlooked, as Caspar Jennings as Dax Mallard provides a great performance as a courageous young boy who is itching for adventure. Dax is full of bravery but lacks the knowhow on how to protect himself along with others, whereas his father Mack is an excellent survivor but needs to be urged out of his comfort zone to truly become brave. The lesson between them is not simply one is right and the other is wrong, but it is a sharing of perspectives, in which the boy’s bravery inspires the father, and the father’s wisdom equips the boy against their obstacles. I was most concerned of the family member Uncle Dan, voiced by Danny DeVito, as to if he would be an unpleasant tagalong as sometimes happens in these movies, but he quickly established himself as someone who, though he makes quips and seems to lean on his self-interest, he never, ever hesitates to dote on and play with his darling niece, the youngest Mallard, Gwen, who is voiced adorably by Tresi Gazal. Notably, the film makes a point to show that the family already loves one another at the start, but their trip lets them appreciate each other and push their boundaries and discover more of themselves. The other voice talent are more than just recognizable celebrity names and each fit their characters, providing a distinct and colorful cast as one would hope from a road trip type movie. The Herons were my favorites in setting the tone of characters not always being what they seemed in an intriguing way, but each played a role in furthering the family’s journey and usually closed their loop on their own personal journey. The only group of these characters that may feel underexplored are the migrating ducks that inspire the Mallards on their journey in the first place, but I think it is due to the other characters simply having more screentime, as I’ve no doubt these characters would have been just as entertaining as the rest of the cast if they had been given more time.

Is the music worth talking about?

This is not a musical, but the score is absolutely a big part in why the scenery and so many of the moments in this movie sticks out in my mind so vividly. If you listen carefully, you will hear how the music changes depending on the setting. While the Mallards are in the forest, there is an emphasis on using a whimsical choir, adding to the lighthearted feeling, and as they enter the city, unsure of what it even is at first, the music takes on an ethereal, almost dream-like quality that one isn’t quite sure what to make of, until the ducks pass through the smog and nearly run into a steel beam and suddenly you got energetic and chaotic brass instruments banging in as the Mallards are caught in a whirlwind of New York City hustle and bustle. My words really can’t do it justice. And it is worth noting, there is only one distinct instance of a pop song being used in the movie and it is incorporated quite well as a band in a scene plays that song, resulting in a surprisingly beautiful display of ducks engaged in a Salsa dance. The movie is very smart with its music, as it furthers the immersion of seeing this colorful world through these cartoon ducks’ eyes. There are also great moments of quiet and silence, as the movie will also let the atmosphere talk for itself, really letting you sink into it (though it is worth noting that, for the opening of the Universal and Illumination logos, these are the complete opposite and are the noisiest parts of the entire film as the Minion characters from Despicable Me introduce the logos with kazoos. And if you are watching the film in theaters, you may find yourself sitting a surprisingly long time watching a short film based in the Despicable Me universe called ‘Mooned’ but rest assured, you did not walk in on the wrong movie and I very much encourage you not to leave your seat as I overheard many others in the theater seats next to me nearly did.)

Who would like this movie most?

If you are someone that likes birds or the sensation of being high up in the air or on a rollercoaster, I very much urge you to check out this movie. It is also a film that I think would be very enjoyed by those whom are interested in animation and illustration, to see an excellent example of how colors and movement can truly be blended to dazzle in a movie format. The story and characters are well-written and compelling for any age, though I think this movie would be well-received by families, especially as this film strives to show how a family grows closer together. There is a clever, timelessness to the jokes that focus more on the situation on hand and when you have animal characters reflecting on human habits, such as when one of the birds refers to a chef as ‘a predator that hunts prey and serves it to much lazier predators.’ During one of my viewings of the film, I had the pleasure of a family of a broad range from the parents, to their parents to young boys all sitting near me, and it caught my ear that each generation consistently laughed throughout the course of the film.

Where can I watch it?

This film is available in theaters for only a little bit longer at the time of writing this, but I heavily recommend seeing it in theaters at least once. Not only so you can really soak in the colors and the scope of the heights as the birds fly, but also so you can better feel the thrusting of wings as the birds take to the sky and the wind rushes through their feathers. It is an incredible experience. Considering it is an animated movie, it is possible it may re-appear in theaters for kids movie special offers as theaters like the Marcus Theaters sometimes provide. Otherwise, if this review reaches you too late, the film is available for streaming on Peacock for the first four months of being released, then will move to Netflix for the next ten, and then will return to Peacock for the remaining four, so I recommend checking between those streaming services of Peacock and Netflix. Otherwise, it doesn’t hurt to keep an eye out for a physical copy.

Final thoughts?

Migration is a beautiful film that I think can very easily fit in as a classic film, one that focuses on bringing a family together through a fun and colorful adventure. At the very least, it was a pleasure to watch in theaters as a visual rollercoaster, especially for the bird lover in me, and I hope, after its theatrical release that it will make its way into homes as it made its way into my heart. If you’re up for an adventure, then I completely encourage taking the dive.

[geekcavepodcast]

Migration Trailer 3

The Mallard family of ducks finally go on a vacation of a lifetime. They embark on a journey from their New England pond to Jamaca, by way of New York City. "The experience will inspire them to expand their horizons, open themselves up to new friends and accomplish more than they ever thought possible, while teaching them more about each other—and themselves—than they ever imagined." (Illumination)

Illumination's Migration stars the voice talents of Kumail Nanjiani (Mack), Elizabeth Banks (Pam), Caspar Jennings (Dax), Tresi Gazal (Gwen), Awkwafina, Carol Kane, Keegan-Michael Key, David Mitchell, and Danny DeVito. Benjamin Renner directs from a screenplay by Mike White.

Migration hits theaters on December 22, 2023.

[number1spongebobfan]

Madagascar (number1spongebobfan's style)

Cast:

Donald Duck (Disney) as Alex

Khumba as Marty

Mr. Whiskers (Brandy & Mr. Whiskers) as Melman

Gloria (Happy Feet) as Gloria (same name haha)

Chip N' Dale (Disney) as Mason and Phil

Sunil (Littlest Pet Shop) as King Julien

Ruby, Garnet, Sapphie and Sango (Jewelpet) as The Penguins

Vinnie (Littlest Pet Shop) as Maurice

Mack Mallard (Migration) as Zuba [I know Donald's parents are Quackmore and Hortense, pretend they're distantly related or smth]

Pam Mallard (Migration) as Florrie (w/ Dax and Gwen as extra)

Le Quack (Courage the Cowardly Dog) as Makunga

Penny Ling (Littlest Pet Shop) as Mort

Bugsy (Valiant) as Moto-Moto

Vicky (The Fairly Odd Parents) as Nana

Cruella de Vil (101 Dalmations) as Chantel DuBois

Llama Llama Red Pajama as Stefano

Scrooge McDuck (Ducktales) as Vitaly

Daisy Duck (Disney) as Gia

Template belongs to Blaze-on-fire

[pampamtiger]

Why mack hates migrating

his parents got killed protecting him from hunters while migrating

They stopped at a pond that was in a hunting area

is this your drawing? it's good~~ 👏👏👏

is this your personal take or a canon backstory of mack? idk much about their backstory but this seems plausible. this or mack is just an anxiety-driven mallard who thinks that bad things could happen once he leaves his comfort zone. i think migration movie and the croods have the same theme in a way~

[cartoonygothopossum]

Migration

I first saw a trailer for Migration in the theater where I watched Barbie. From what I understood about the plot, (and perhaps also because it was made by Illumination), I was somewhat interested in seeing the movie. Admittedly, I forgot about the movie, until I saw fan art of it earlier this year. It was then that I realized the movie had already come out last year.

Now that I saw it over five months after its US release, it was a fun, cute movie. Mack, the father mallard, was so fearful and overprotective that he reminded me of Marlin from Finding Nemo. Considering that he told his ducklings a scary story intended as a cautionary tale, I'm starting to wonder whether that story reflected a trauma he experienced in the past. I could kind of understand why Mack would be afraid of the outside world, but I could also sympathize with his mate, Pam, who wanted adventure. I may be an introverted homebody, but even I need to be able to get out of the house to have fun sometimes, especially since I'm now completely dependent on my family for transportation. The sibling rivalry between the ducklings, Dax and Gwen, was amusing to watch. I found it interesting that Mack changed his mind about traveling, only after the weird Uncle Dan told him that he (Mack) could end up alone like him (Dan). As glum as Dan seemed to be, I liked how he seemed to have a soft spot for Gwen.

The mallard family certainly ran into trouble during their journey, but I was pleased to see that they made friends. The herons did look like they might kill the mallards, so I was relieved when the female one, Erin, saved them from a fish. The leader of the pigeon gang, Chump, was quite intimidating for such a tiny bird, but helped lead the mallards to Delroy, a scarlet macaw who knew how to get to the family's intended destination, Jamaica. The white ducks from the duck farm were also quite friendly. They could've convinced the mallards to stay at their farm forever, but thankfully, that didn't happen.

That chef, though, was crazy! It's one thing to be particular about how a dish should turn out, but taking the dish and smashing it against the wall was uncalled for. He seemed like an incredibly tough boss to work for, and considering that he bought the white ducks from the duck farm, I'm guessing he really, really likes cooking ducks. Though it's common for pet birds to be housed in cages, Delroy clearly didn't like being in his cage. I wouldn't be surprised if that chef mostly neglected him. I was happy for Delroy when he was finally freed from captivity. Of course, that wasn't the last we saw of the chef, since he managed to find and capture the birds, except Dax and Gwen, in that motel.

Initially, I was confused as to why Dax was unable to fly by the time the birds reached the motel, but now, I recalled that as the birds were escaping from the chef at the duck farm, he lost some feathers. Thankfully, though, the feathers left behind at the motel enabled him to fly again. How awesome it was when the birds managed to escape from the chef and finally reached Jamaica! Everyone was enjoying themselves there, and Delroy reunited with his family. It was also nice to see the duck family who visited the mallard family's pond again. Now that Mack has gained a love of adventure, I hope he doesn't take it too far!

[arvonoon]

I like you, have this unorganised list of character names I’ve accumulated

Moxxi

Crash

Warden

Fawn

Samuel

Mack

Lacey

Georgia

Clarissa

Fredrick

Bonnie

Chime

Florence

Gregory

Kyler

Quincy

Paula

Emmet

Jack

Larry

Victor

Liam

Henry

Kich

Tambre

Eurypterid

Blithe

Jubilant/Jubilee

Barchan

Argent

Billow

Zephyr

Axel

Lyle

Leif

Ace

Grey

Alizarin

Arylide

Bleu

Sienna

Umber

Carmine

Carnelian

Celeste

Celadon

Cordovan

Crimson

Fuchsia

Cairo

Otto

Briggs

Colby

Rocco

Rory

Brielle

Emery

Oaklee

Vienna

Frankie

Aubriella

Clementine

Charli

Piper

Saffron

Cleo

Luz

Clover

Delphinium

Dogwood

Filbert

Hollyhock

Hyacinth

Magnolia

Mimosas

Mugwort

Mallow

Nosegay

Orchid

Cattleya

Osmunda

Ophir

Phlox

Rhododendron

Wisteria

Zinnia

Agate

Malachite

Topaz

Onyx

January

April

May

June

August

Jasper

Rosaline

Tourmaline

Lotte

Camibeth

Lillian

Parsley

Belliana

Moonbow

Bush

Zippy

Wyrd

Amaranth

Amberjack

Oribi

Joyce

Wilby

Leto

Jett

Dahlia

Harriet

Hilda

Loretta

Maude

Molly

Phoebe

Rook

Mallard

Auk

Kagu

Cashew

Yale

Yara

Sunny

Yvonne

Yoland

Yonder

Zora

Zaire

Zuri

Nifty

Breezy

Finicky

Gaud

Ampersand

Yogh

Wynn

Ethel

Hoosier

Jamie

Kaira

Fox

Hale

Orla

Rielle

Raine

Sabrina

Indigo

Axton

North

Augury

Alchemy

Sanguine

Florid

Chroma

Saffron

Ochre

Sepia

Tawny

Henna

Ecru

Lichen

Plumose

Beryl

Fir

Conifer

Creek

Rivulet

Bourn

Rill

Spate

Monsoon

Sleet

Sirocco

Graupel

Morass

Jovian

Presley

Clint

Helge

Reggie

Rosine

Cyrus

Bowie

Atlas

Phoebe

Hannah

Aster

Sirius

Leo

Jupiter

Neptune

Kara

Prima

Freyr

Freyja

Vili

Ymir

Ananke

Erebus

Gaea/Gaia

Theia

Arete

Bia

Corus

Zelos

Angelos

Charon

Hecate

Arke

Addax

Alk

Hemlock

Belladonna

Agave

Chervil

Laurelf

Verbena

Gazania

Amaranth

Holly

Snapdragon

Alyssum

Dicentra

Clarkia

Clematis

Bob

Rome

Chester

Arien

Granger

Yarrow

Eranthus

Aconite

Snowgum

Josephine

Aria

Adele

Agatha

Juno

Livvy

Marissa

Nerida

Noelle

Pandora

Simone

Wren

Verity

Georgina

Roxanne

Camille

Addison

Vince

Kei

Erin

Drew

Dakota

Morgan

Marley

Kingsley

Salem

Parker

Darrian

Vireo

Ocelot

Maxton

Raleigh

Zyrille

Pangea

Narah

Enzo

Aubade

Aureate

Kalon

Paralian

Serein

Mycelium

Reishi

Agarikon

Godfrey

Hughes

Rolfe

Keld

Howe

Mell

Liard

Lockram

Nacre

Nim

Nisus

Nivial

Nyala

Ingle

Inkhorn

Iridal

Iroko

Ixora

Rach

Rorulent

Russet

Genevieve

Urushiol

Cullet

Herman

Regent

Towser

Joyce

Gail

Dale

Goldie

Mildred

Irene

Leroy

Marian

Alvin

Milton

Leona

Roland

Leslie

Loretta

Hattie

Lottie

Vivian

Vera

Vance

Sloane

Elkhorn

Caligo

Achlys

Cecilia
Mila

Rufus

Cassia

Marius

Canigula

Lutrine

Astaroth

Arcturus

Cygnus

Cetus
Baxter

Correa

Marianna

Daphne

Ciar
Myra

Reuben

Rhoda

Manuel

Lori

Beverly

Colby

Elias

Brody

Colton
Mulberry
Myrrh

Myrtle

Holm

Valonia

Aleppo

Corsican

Leuke

Rhodon

Karya

Datura

Petra
Enoch

Ada

Adelaide

Edith
Argent
Iain

Maskrey

Alston

Bingley

[tomorrowedblog]

Migration gets new trailer, releases December 22

A new trailer has been released for Migration, which is set to release December 22, 2023.

The Mallard family is in a bit of rut. While dad Mack is content to keep his family safe paddling around their New England pond forever, mom Pam is eager to shake things up and show their kids—teen son Dax and duckling daughter Gwen—the whole wide world. After a migrating duck family alights on their pond with thrilling tales of far-flung places, Pam persuades Mack to embark on a family trip, via New York City, to tropical Jamaica.

As the Mallards make their way South for the winter, their well-laid plans quickly go awry. The experience will inspire them to expand their horizons, open themselves up to new friends and accomplish more than they ever thought possible, while teaching them more about each other—and themselves—than they ever imagined.

[spryfilm]

Trailer: Illumination’s "Migration” (2023)

Trailer: Illumination’s “Migration” (2023) Universal Pictures have premiered the second trailer for their next animated feature “Migration”. Benjamin Renner (“Ernest and Celestine”) directs what is Illumination’s sixteenth animated feature which is a comedy about a family of ducks. The Mallard family is in a bit of rut. While dad Mack is content to keep his family safe paddling around their…