Unicorn Wars
Seen it?2022 | 93 min | Action, Animation, Fantasy, Horror, War
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (80% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a box office flop and little lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for horror fans, fantasy fans and action fans. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Scary and gory, intense.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 1 hr 33 min.
- What might put you off
- Some graphic violence despite the NR rating.
- It's in Spanish, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
An army of bear cubs train and indoctrinate young recruits for the war against the unicorns, which threatens the safety of the cubs. Brothers Bluey and Tubby, along with a group of inexperienced cadets, are sent on a dangerous mission to save the Magic Forest, where the unicorns live, and start a terrible battle.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
80% on Rotten Tomatoes, 73 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
7.7 out of 10
- AwardsBelow par
2 wins and 10 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$29K worldwide
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 51K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Alberto Vázquez
- Jon GoiriAzulín (voice)
- Jaione InsaustiGordi (voice)
- Ramón BareaNarrador (voice)
- Txema RegaladoPadre (voice)
- Manu HerasSargento Caricias / Papá (voice)
- Gaizka SoriaCoco (voice)
- Iker DiazAchuchones (voice)
- Estívaliz LizárragaPandi (voice)
- Pedro ArrietaBlackie (voice)
- Alberto VázquezSonrisas (voice)