Paws of Fury: The Legend of Hank is a 97-minute animated adventure with a star-studded cast.
Hank (Michael Cera) is a picked-upon dachshund who decides to defend himself by embarking on his dream of becoming a great samurai.
In setting off in search of his destiny, Hank ventures to the town of Kakamucho, a rather unwelcoming place, given that it’s populated exclusively by dog-wary cats.
Nonetheless, Hank succeeds in commencing his samurai training under the auspices of the once-mighty Jimbo (Samuel L. Jackson).
However, when Hank becomes embroiled in Ika Chu’s (Ricky Gervais) plans for world domination, things unravel like a ball of yarn under a cat’s claws.
Paws of Fury’s fish out of water (or more to the point, dog out of kennel) adventure is equal parts Kurosawa, Leone, and Brooks, where beautiful Japanese-inspired backdrops and architecture play host to katana-wielding catfights, stunning FX-led action sequences, and a few fart jokes for good measure.
“Paws of Fury: The Legend of Hank is packed with humour and comments on the serious prejudices that reflect on our society right now,” says Mark Koetsier, one of the film’s two directors with previous experience on productions like Minions, Big Hero 6, and Madagascar.
“The film is intertwined with a lot of love, heart and hope.
“We have an incredible cast of actors who bring a unique richness to the characters, each of whom will put a grin on your face and bring a skip to your step.”
Paws of Fury: The Legend of Hank is now showing at Showbiz Cinemas Swan Hill.
