Flora & Ulysses

"No tights. No cape. No problem."

2021 1h 31m EN

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6.5

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★6.5TMDB · 271

FamilyComedyFantasy

Synopsis

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When Flora rescues a squirrel she names Ulysses, she is amazed to discover he possesses unique superhero powers, which take them on an adventure of humorous complications that ultimately change Flora's life--and her outlook--forever.

“No tights. No cape. No problem.”

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Cast

Matilda Lawler
Flora
Alyson Hannigan
Phyllis
Ben Schwartz
George
Benjamin Evan Ainsworth
William
Danny Pudi
Miller
Darien Martin
Incandesto
Anna Deavere Smith
Dr. Meescham
Bobby Moynihan
Stanlee

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Lena Khan
Writers: Brad Copeland
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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ERA

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Released 5 years ago.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Lena Khan, shot by Andrew Dunn. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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3 / 7

DIRECTOR

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Original score by Jake Monaco. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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4 / 7

DIRECTOR

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Editor Jamie Gross shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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5 / 7

CAST

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Matilda Lawler and Alyson Hannigan and Ben Schwartz carry the top of the cast.

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6 / 7

FACT

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Marketing tagline: "No tights. No cape. No problem.".

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7 / 7

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt8521736 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Lena Khan directs. Andrew Dunn behind the camera. Jake Monaco scores. Jamie Gross cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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Things worth knowing

1Released 5 years ago.
2Directed by Lena Khan, shot by Andrew Dunn. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
3Original score by Jake Monaco. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
4Editor Jamie Gross shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
5Matilda Lawler and Alyson Hannigan and Ben Schwartz carry the top of the cast.
6Marketing tagline: "No tights. No cape. No problem.".
7IMDB entry: tt8521736 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

The technical file

Cinematography: Andrew Dunn
Original score: Jake Monaco
Editing: Jamie Gross
Production design: Michael Fitzgerald
Costume design: Mona May
Makeup / hair: Joanna Mireau
VFX supervisor: Daryl Sawchuk
Sound: Aaron Glascock
Stunt coordinator: Owen Walstrom
Runtime: 91 min · 1h 31m
Aspect ratio (typical): 1.37:1 (Academy)
Status: Released
Original language: EN
Certification (US): PG
IMDB: Flora & Ulysses (2021)

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r96sk2021-02-23
★ 6/10
Bit of a waste, in the end. <em>'Flora & Ulysses'</em> isn't a bad watch, but it doesn't utilise a cool premise or a strong showing from youngster Matilda Lawler. The latter fairly impressed me, especially early on. Behind her, Ben Schwartz is OK and Alyson Hannigan is, as seemingly always, likeable. Given how interesting the concept is, the film barely even touches on Ulysses' abilities - when they do, e.g. at the diner, then it is actually nicely created with the effects, slow motion et al. Instead they focus on a familial story, which didn't intrigue me whatsoever. I did like the comic book onscreen graphics, mind. Perhaps others will find enjoyment with this, fair enough if so. For me, though, it's average and forgettable.
Louisa Moore - Screen Zealots2021-03-09
★ 3/10
Disney has taken Kate DiCamillo’s 2013 Newbery Award-winning book “Flora and Ulysses: The Illuminated Adventures” and made it into a second-rate movie (shortened to “Flora & Ulysses”) that will only appeal to kids who have pretty low standards. There’s a cute little girl (Matilda Lawler), a fuzzy squirrel (created from choppy CGI), and a story that throws in a handful of positive life lessons, but the slapdash action scenes, dumb pratfalls, and dull storytelling combine to form a family film with an unredeemable lack of magic. Flora (Lawler) is an avid comic book fan and cynic, who is having trouble dealing with the fact that her parents (Alyson Hannigan, Ben Schwartz) have recently separated. One day, the 10-year-old girl saves a squirrel who has been sucked into a vacuum cleaner. Flora names her rescued pal Ulysses after she discovers he possesses superhero powers (and can write poetry). The duo go on a series of adventures while avoiding an animal control officer (Danny Pudi) who wants to capture and kill the potentially rabid squirrel. The film feels like a dated Disney flick, with a simple message that relies heavily on mom and dad style humor. There is a good theme of what being a “true hero” means wrapped up with a couple of platitudes about the importance of family, but the more positive ideas seem buried under the lifeless action scenes (and dopey slow motion) that makes the project barely rise above the lowest quality t.v. movie. There can’t be an unhappy ending of course, so Ulysses helps Flora fix the broken elements in her life. The little girl hopes her estranged parents will get back together and that her mom will be able to rise above her writer’s block. She wishes humans would treat animals better too, and thankfully her new squirrel buddy convinces most of them that he’s worth saving. If you or your kids really like squirrels, are very bored, and are easily entertained, then “Flora and Ulysses” may be good enough for family movie night. The film starts out really rough and despite a mild improvement about halfway through, it never gets over the hump of mediocrity.