A pair of mice attempt to board Noah's Ark: Vini, a charismatic poet with terrible stage fright, and Tito, a talented and charming guitarist. When the rains come, only one male and one female of each species is allowed on Noah's Ark. With the help of an ingenious cockroach and fate's good luck, Vini and Tito sneak their way onto the Ark and together avert a showdown among the ships carnivores and plant eaters. All the while, the animals perform a series of classic songs inspired by world renowned poet, Vinicius de Moraes. Can these talented stowaways use music to break the tension and help these cooped up creatures survive the 40 days and 40 nights together?
Rodrigo Santoro
Vini (voice)
Alice Braga
Nina (voice)
Marcelo Adnet
Tom (voice)
Keith Silverstein
Baruk / Bob / Kangaroo (voice)
Ian James Corlett
Noah / Penguin (voice)
Luis Bermudez
Kilgore/ God/Hyena/Elephant/Guinea Pig/Woodpecker(voice)
Laila McCann
Susana (voice)
Debra Wilson
Ruth / Cow (voice)
Christopher Corey Smith
Alfonso (voice)
Triya Leong
Sonia / Babe (voice)
Rachel Butera
Miss Ferret/Mr. Ferret/Serpent 2/Hyena 2/Deer/Army (voice)
Misty Lee
Whale / Sheyla / Turkey (voice)
Rick Zieff
Serpent 1 / Rhino / Badger (voice)
Seu Jorge
Deus
Lázaro Ramos
Baruk
Júlio Andrade
Noe (voice)
Bruno Gagliasso
Kilgore (voice)
Rhianna Barbosa
Susana (voice)
Edvana Carvalho
Ruth (voice)
Gregório Duvivier
Alfonso (voice)
Ingrid Guimarães
Sonia (voice)
Heloísa Périssé
Dona Furona / Baby (voice)
Daniel Furlan
Furão / Pica-Pau (voice)
Débora Nascimento
Baleia (voice)
Seu Jorge
Deus (voice)
Giovanna Ewbank
Serpente 1 / Amy (voice)
Luis Miranda
Serpente 2 / Corça / Sheyla / Texugo (voice)
Monica Iozzi
Hiena 1 / Galinha D'Angola / Vozes Adicionais (voice)
Babu Santana
Hiena 2 (voice)
Eduardo Sterblitch
Gorila / Porquinho da Índia / Pinguim (voice)
Leandro Firmino
Urso (voice)
Marcelo Serrado
Elefante (voice)
Louise D'Tuani
Leoa / Girafa (voice)
Guilherme Rodio
Pato / Rinoceronte (voice)
Laila Garin
Onça / Vaca (voice)
Amazyles de Almeida
Pavoa (voice)
Caio Gox
Crocodilo (voice)
Douglas Barbosa
Bolota / Macaco (voice)
Fernando Mendonça
Cangaru (voice)
Thiago Venturi
Bob (voice)
Director
Alois Di Leo
Director, Screenplay
Sérgio Machado
Author
Vinicius de Moraes
August 29, 2024
6
Two musical mice - "Vini" and "Tom" are taking a well earned nap one afternoon when they hear God having a bit of a rant at his old pal Noah. He's had enough of his project Earth and wants to start again, so tells the man to get building. A ship big enough to hold two of each creature then he's going to send enough rain to wash the slate clean so animals from far and wide are invited - by airmail - whilst he sets about building his ark. Now this boat isn't quite as robust as the one Russell Crowe built in 2014, but after a few shenanigans the critters are assembled and down comes the inundation. The flaw in all of this meticulous planning is that the menacing lion, backed by his henchmen, is soon intent on raiding what little supplies that vessel caries before proceeding to an exceptionally fresh all you can eat buffet. Can the intrepid little mice - now joined by "Nina" do anything to thwart this grand design long enough for the dove of peace to struggle through the wind and the rain in the search of land? There's nothing remotely religious about this story, it's just an amiable animation that characterises a few jungle creatures and uses some forgettable musical numbers to deliver a sort of "Ark's Got Talent". It's probably half an hour longer than it needs to be, but when it gets going it doesn't hang about delivering a tale of friendship and determination, whilst reminding us that bullies are usually the most cowardly of any group. Sure, it's a bit derivative and it certainly reminded me of the "Lion King" at times, but it's harmless family fun that will be fine to leave the kids in front of the telly with at Christmas.