Dreamworks Animation, the studio that brought us How to Train Your Dragon, finally released a film featuring talking dog Mr. Peabody and his seven-year-old son Sherman. I say finally because these characters first appeared in the 1950s Rocky and Friends. But does that make this Rob Minkoff-directed animation any less relevant or funny? Certainly not.
When Sherman gets into an altercation with the bully Penny, Mr. Peabody invites Penny’s parents over to discuss the matter, where Sherman shows her the WABAC, a time machine that allows them to visit historical figures such as George Washington and Leonardo da Vinci.
This film is highly recommended for fans of history on account of its humorous portrayals. A comic journey brings with it many laughs, and it is a strong competitor to the other recently released animated film, The Lego Movie.
