The Hero of Color City
Director: Frank Gladstone
Actors: Owen Wilson, Christina Ricci, Rosie Perez
PlotA young boy named Ben loves to color with his crayons, but each night when he falls asleep, his crayons come to life and journey to the magical Color City. This vibrant world is where all the crayons live, work, and play. Among them is Yellow, a crayon who feels insecure about her abilities. One night, a new drawing of Ben's—a frightening unfinished monster named King Scrawl—accidentally gets brought to life. Yellow and her friends must race against time to stop King Scrawl from destroying Color City.
Yellow teams up with her fellow crayons Blue, Green, Red, and the others to overcome various challenges and obstacles in their quest. Along the way, Yellow begins to discover her true potential and strength. The crayons must rely on their individual skills and teamwork to save their world from the impending disaster. Their journey teaches them valuable lessons about bravery, friendship, and self-confidence as they strive to restore peace and harmony to Color City before it's too late.
Writers: Jess Kedward, J.P. McCormick, Kirsty Peart
Release Date: 31 Jul 2015
Runtime: 77 min
Rating: G
Country: United States, India, South Korea
Language: English, Hindi
Home Video Reviews
The Hero of Color City offers a visually engaging experience with a great presentation, but its lackluster storytelling limits its appeal to young children.
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