Movie Review - EpicTheMovie

"Someone once told me if you stand still in the forest you can see the hidden struggle raging between the forces of life and decay That the survival of the forest depends on the out come. The good guys need all the help they can get. If you don't see it, then take a close look. If you still don't see it, take another look." MK Epic

The Movie Epic is being released on DVD this week and I received a copy for review. I have to tell you that I found the movie educational. There is the battle between good and evil, The Leafmen and the Boggans, which is happening without the human world knowing. But there is one scientist who has given up his life to prove that there is such a world. He is completely alone until the death of his wife brings his daughter back to visit. The daughter will become the connection between the forest and the human world to re-discover her love of her father. I want to tell you more, but you have to watch the movie to find out the rest.

The movie is loosely based on the book The Leaf Men and the Brave Good Bugs written by William Joyce. I have not read the book, but I might read it after watching this movie. The movie inspire me to want to learn more about our forest. It is a great story of struggle and finding happiness after the rain has past. I hope you get a chance to watch it. Happy Movie watching!

Disclaimer: This is not a paid post. I received a copy for review. All thoughts and ideas are all my own.

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