Mosley arrives in theaters, On Demand and digital December 10th from Saban Films and Paramount. Read on for a full review and to download your free activity sheets.

Synopsis:

“Thoriphants” are an intelligent, elephant-like species forced into servitude by mankind. Mosley, along with his pregnant mate Bera and his young son Rue, are the property of a disgruntled farmer named Simon. Discovering he belongs to a heroic tribe of two-legged giants (Uprights), Mosley is determined to prove he is more than just a farm animal. He jets off on a treacherous journey to find them in this adventurous film.

Check out the trailer below to see what Thoripants look like!

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Thoughts on Mosley:

Mosley has spent his entire life working on Simon’s farm.  He was sold at auction and separated from his family at a young age. The film is a well intentioned, animated metaphor for slavery.  Watching may ignite important discussions about slavery among families with older children but I found the content a little too intense for young children.

The enslaved thoriphants are talking, thinking animals. Many scenes are dark and extremely graphic. Simon’s treatment of Mosley will upset animal loving children. I had tears in my eyes during a few scenes especially the opening which evoked slavery and tore at my heart.

When Mosley rebels against his life of servitude and embarks on a treacherous journey to find the Upright I found myself on the edge of my seat. Mosley is looking for the Uprights to help free his kind but finds that they are facing a peril of their own. The exciting ending is a fitting end for our hero Mosley but you’ll find no spoilers here! You will have to watch for yourself.  I advise you do so with caution if you have small or very sensitive children. The undertones of slavery and animal cruelty combined with an especially evil looking tracker may be distressing.

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Rating: The film is rated PG for violence and peril as well as thematic elements and a smoking image
Run time: 1 hour, 37 minutes