Kilkenny, 1650. Robyn (Honor Kneafsey) and her father Bill Goodfellowe (Sean Bean) arrive from England charged with destroying the last remaining wolf pack terrorising the city. But when Robyn befriends Mebh (Eva Whittaker), a young wild girl from the woods everything changes.

Wolfwalkers is a perfect animated feature. It should appeal to all ages, features sumptuous artwork, includes a fantastic song and immaculate voice casting. It should be a massive boon for Apple TV+ subscriptions, but oddly I have not seen much in the way of advertisement for it. If you have or are thinking of getting the subscription service I would implore you to watch this on your own or with your families.

The story is steeped in Celtic mythology and the real world. Wolfwalkers are humans whilst they are awake and wolves when they sleep. They can command regular wolves and bend them to their will. Kilkenny is under English rule by command of The Lord Protector (Simon McBurney) and is filled with English soldiers trying to quell dissention and rebellion by proving they can command the wilderness as well as this Irish settlement. But it is through the eyes of two young girls and their friendship that we see these stories told.

The artwork and animation featured in Wolfwalkers is absolutely stunning. Every single frame of the film could be framed and hung as art. The different imagery for the town, the woods, the wolf point of view and the magical elements all stand out and add depth to the story and the creators even use the framing of the image to convey emotion. I spent the entire film with my jaw permanently on the floor with the sheer beauty on display.

Whilst not a musical the film also features a song from AURORA called “Running With The Wolves” which plays over a key scene that has huge impact.

Stunning in every respect.