Cranston Academy: Monster Zone is an animated horror-comedy film that features the voices of Jamie Bell and Ruby Rose.
It follows the story of Danny, a 15-year-old genius who is always coming up with crazy inventions. He is bullied for his intelligence and struggles to fit in at school. When he is unexpectedly offered a scholarship to Cranston Academy – a secret, prestigious boarding school for geniuses – Danny views it as a place where his intelligence will be recognised and where he will have a chance to finally fit in.
Cranston Academy is very much a family film. There is no hard thinking involved. The plot – which is reminiscent of Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone – is straightforward, and the characters are relatable.
The film is very well-made. The animation is flawless, and the voice acting is great. It is also very well-paced.
It reminded me a lot of the Netflix series, Stranger Things.
Cranston Academy was initially planned for release on 1 November 2019, but was postponed. It opened in Australian cinemas on 24 June this year.
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