Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget is a 2023 British stop-motion animated comedy film directed by Sam Fell and written by Karey Kirkpatrick, John O’Farrell, and Rachel Tunnard.
Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget premised at the 67th London Film Festival on 14 October 2023 and was released by Netflix on 15 December 2023. Critics gave the movie favourable reviews.
Conspiracy
Ten years after their daring escape from Tweedy’s farm, Ginger and Rocky’s feathered flock have found paradise on a remote island. Their young run free, there are plenty of eggs, and they only have to worry about the occasional rogue coconut. However, an ominous shadow shatters their idyllic quacking as the menacing “Golden Goose” farm appears on the horizon.
This hi-tech poultry prison promises a life of luxury, but rumour whispers a darker truth: the chickens are “nuggets” in a mysterious process. When the farm’s hypnotic ads lure away Ginger’s daughter, Molly, Ginger and Rocky face an impossible decision. Stay safe in their feathered utopia or embark on a daring rescue mission into the heart of enemy territory.
Face new enemies and familiar fears:
“Dawn of the Nugget” introduces a formidable new antagonist, the mysterious CEO of the Golden Goose, Mr. Kiple. Kipple, a sleek rooster with a robotic leg and a disturbing obsession with efficiency, represents the industrialized side of the food chain. A group of equally unnerving villains, including a flock of cyborg chickens and a robot guard dog with a terrifying laser beak, joins him.
But the film remembers the unforgettable charm of the originals. Mrs. Tweedy, ever the vengeful farmer, returns in a hilarious subplot involving her own farm’s financial woes. Familiar faces like Mac, Babs, and Fowler bring a wave of nostalgia, while newcomers like tech-savvy cat Dee and mysterious mole Pete add fresh humour and heart.
A Feather-Ruffling Adventure:
The film’s greatest strength lies in its thrilling adventure. Ginger and Rocky, joined by their brave (and somewhat insane) compatriots, devise elaborate plans to infiltrate the Golden Goose. From hot air balloon escapes to mashed potato disguises, the film reveals its absurdity with surprisingly high stakes.
Critical response
On review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes, 79% of 95 reviews from critics are positive, with an average rating of 6.7/10.
