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Terri the Bengal Tiger
Line of Events
Tom and Vini are two bohemian mice who have hidden away on Noah’s Ark. They must use their musical talents to enter a competition and help keep the peace among the animals. Terri the Tiger: I’m Terri.
WHERE ARE YOU?
I’m my wife’s husband. I have a peace treaty to make after the singing competition. Terri the Tiger: [screams] BARUK!
He’s gone again!
Terri the Tiger: Baruk, please go with your lioness. I have a woman to catch! Two musical mice – «Vini» and «Tom» are taking a well-deserved nap one afternoon when they hear God ranting against his old friend Noah.
He’s had enough of his Earth project and wants to start over, so he tells the man to start building
A boat big enough to hold two of each creature, then he’ll send enough rain to wash the slate clean and invite animals from all walks of life – by airmail – while he sets about building his ark. This boat isn’t as sturdy as the one Russell Crowe built in 2014, but after a bit of shenanigans, the creatures are assembled and the flood falls. The downside to all this meticulous planning is that the menacing lion, backed by his henchmen, soon has his sights set on plundering what little provisions the ship is carrying before heading off to an exceptionally fresh all-you-can-eat buffet.
Sure, it’s a little derivative and certainly reminded me of «The Lion King» at times, but it’s harmless family entertainment that will be perfect for kids watching TV at Christmas
Can the intrepid little mice – now joined by “Nina” – do anything to thwart this grand plan long enough for the dove of peace to struggle through the wind and rain in search of land? There’s nothing religious about this story, just a nice animation that features a few jungle creatures and uses a few forgettable musical numbers to deliver a sort of «Ark’s Got Talent» feel. It’s probably half an hour longer than it needs to be, but once it gets going it doesn’t drag its feet in delivering a tale of friendship and determination, while reminding us that bullies are usually the most cowardly of all groups.