{"id":10116,"date":"2022-12-02T14:22:46","date_gmt":"2022-12-02T21:22:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/?p=10116"},"modified":"2022-12-02T17:11:38","modified_gmt":"2022-12-03T00:11:38","slug":"strange-world-highlights-the-dynamics-of-a-modern-family-filled-with-diverse-characters-and-strong-messages","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/2022\/strange-world-highlights-the-dynamics-of-a-modern-family-filled-with-diverse-characters-and-strong-messages\/","title":{"rendered":"Strange World * Highlights The Dynamics Of A Modern Family; Filled With Diverse Characters And Strong Messages"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-medium is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Strangeworld.poster.jpg?resize=101%2C150&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10117\" width=\"101\" height=\"150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Strangeworld.poster.jpg?resize=202%2C300&amp;ssl=1 202w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Strangeworld.poster.jpg?resize=691%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 691w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Strangeworld.poster.jpg?resize=768%2C1138&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Strangeworld.poster.jpg?w=1012&amp;ssl=1 1012w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 101px) 100vw, 101px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Walt Disney Animation Studios\u2019 original action-packed adventure Strange&nbsp;World introduces a legendary family of explorers, the Clades, as they attempt to navigate an uncharted, treacherous land alongside a motley crew that includes a mischievous blob, a three-legged dog and a slew of ravenous creatures. The voice cast includes Jake Gyllenhaal as Searcher Clade, a family man who finds himself out of his element on an unpredictable mission; Dennis Quaid as Searcher\u2019s larger-than-life explorer father, Jaeger; Jaboukie Young-White as Searcher\u2019s 16-year-old son, Ethan, who longs for adventure; Gabrielle Union as Meridian Clade, an accomplished pilot and Searcher\u2019s partner in all things; and Lucy Liu as Callisto Mal, Avalonia\u2019s fearless leader who spearheads the exploration into the&nbsp;strange&nbsp;world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>KIDS FIRST! Film Critic Katherine S., comments, \u201cStrange World certainly is strange! This sci-fi adventure is full of surprises, highlights the dynamics of a modern family, and is filled with diverse characters and strong messages.\u201d See her full review below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Strange World<br>By Katherine S., KIDS FIRST! Film Critic, age 14<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/rMzqTaDjFRU?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-medium is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/strangeworld.a.jpg?resize=225%2C113&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10119\" width=\"225\" height=\"113\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/strangeworld.a.jpg?resize=300%2C150&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/strangeworld.a.jpg?resize=1024%2C512&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/strangeworld.a.jpg?resize=768%2C384&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/strangeworld.a.jpg?w=1400&amp;ssl=1 1400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><em>Strange World&nbsp;<\/em>certainly is strange! This sci-fi adventure is full of surprises, highlights the dynamics of a modern family, and is filled with diverse characters and strong messages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Strange World&nbsp;<\/em>follows the Clades&nbsp;\u2013 Jaeger and Searcher &#8211;&nbsp;legendary explorers&nbsp;of the city of Avalonia&nbsp;who could tackle any challenge and adventure.&nbsp;However,&nbsp;when&nbsp;Jaeger goes on a mission and doesn\u2019t return,&nbsp;Searcher stops exploring the&nbsp;outside world&nbsp;and finds&nbsp;an energy source called&nbsp;\u201dpando\u201d&nbsp;that greatly affects Avalonia. But when&nbsp;pando suddenly starts dying, Searcher must go on an important mission to&nbsp;fix the problem and&nbsp;explore&nbsp;the untraveled and&nbsp;\u201cstrange\u201d lands.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignleft size-medium is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/STRANGE_WORLD-ONLINE-USE-Lost_And_Found_240.0_004.00_0333_2K.jpg?resize=225%2C95&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10118\" width=\"225\" height=\"95\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/STRANGE_WORLD-ONLINE-USE-Lost_And_Found_240.0_004.00_0333_2K.jpg?resize=300%2C126&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/STRANGE_WORLD-ONLINE-USE-Lost_And_Found_240.0_004.00_0333_2K.jpg?resize=1024%2C429&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/STRANGE_WORLD-ONLINE-USE-Lost_And_Found_240.0_004.00_0333_2K.jpg?resize=768%2C322&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/STRANGE_WORLD-ONLINE-USE-Lost_And_Found_240.0_004.00_0333_2K.jpg?w=1500&amp;ssl=1 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>My favorite part about this movie is the production quality.&nbsp;The world building of&nbsp;the&nbsp;\u201cstrange&nbsp;world\u201d&nbsp;is so detailed&nbsp;\u2013 it\u2019s phenomenal.&nbsp;The new and weird creatures that they discover look like they could be straight out of Dr. Seuss or&nbsp;<em>Avatar<\/em>, and they fit right in.&nbsp;All of&nbsp;the places they discover are so exotic.&nbsp;This movie&nbsp;also intentionally focuses on representing a diverse and inclusive set of characters&nbsp;and shows&nbsp;us&nbsp;what the world is&nbsp;actually&nbsp;like.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>My favorite voice performances&nbsp;are by&nbsp;Jake Gyllenhaal&nbsp;(Searcher), Gabrielle Union (Meridian) and Dennis Quaid (Jaeger).&nbsp;Jake Gyllenhaal&nbsp;is perfectly cast as Searcher, the protective and caring dad and husband.&nbsp;Gabrielle Union portrays her character, Meridian,&nbsp;as&nbsp;a&nbsp;wise and admirable role model. Dennis&nbsp;Quaid\u2019s&nbsp;voice&nbsp;really fits the big and booming Jaeger Clade.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-medium is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/STRANGE_WORLD-ONLINE-USE-Can_I_Call_You_Splat_243.0_053.00_0017B_2K.jpg?resize=225%2C95&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10125\" width=\"225\" height=\"95\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/STRANGE_WORLD-ONLINE-USE-Can_I_Call_You_Splat_243.0_053.00_0017B_2K.jpg?resize=300%2C126&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/STRANGE_WORLD-ONLINE-USE-Can_I_Call_You_Splat_243.0_053.00_0017B_2K.jpg?resize=768%2C322&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/STRANGE_WORLD-ONLINE-USE-Can_I_Call_You_Splat_243.0_053.00_0017B_2K.jpg?w=800&amp;ssl=1 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Strange World \u00a9 2022 Disney. All Rights Reserved.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>The&nbsp;first&nbsp;half of the storyline&nbsp;is strong. However,&nbsp;closer to the end, there is a big plot twist that younger kids may find confusing as it is a bit complex.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The message of the movie is&nbsp;to remind parents not to put&nbsp;too many job and&nbsp;profession&nbsp;expectations on their kids and allow them to make their own choices.&nbsp;It also has environmental messages&nbsp;about&nbsp;respecting and&nbsp;caring for the Earth and its resources.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I give\u00a0<em>Strange World<\/em>\u00a03\u00a0out of 5 stars and recommend it for ages\u00a08 to\u00a012, plus adults.\u00a0This movie releases\u00a0in theaters\u00a0on\u00a0November 23,\u00a02022.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-vivid-purple-color has-luminous-vivid-amber-background-color has-text-color has-background\"><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/gofund.me\/dd0a0476\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Support Future Creative<em>s of Tomorrow<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/bKh2G73gCCs?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Walt Disney Animation Studios\u2019 original action-packed adventure Strange&nbsp;World introduces a legendary family of explorers, the Clades, as they attempt to navigate an uncharted, treacherous land alongside a motley crew that includes a mischievous blob, a three-legged dog and a slew of ravenous creatures. 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