Question 1

Why did Aardman Animations use CGI instead of clay animation for Flushed Away?

Accepted Answer

It was their first fully-CGI feature film, chosen because the numerous water scenes are nearly impossible to do convincingly in stop-motion.

Question 2

Which famous actor provided the screams for the slug that Roddy meets in the sewer?

Accepted Answer

Hugh Jackman, who also voices Roddy, provided the screams for the slug.

Question 3

What Star Wars reference appears when Roddy and Rita are in the fridge?

Accepted Answer

One of the frozen rats is parodying Han Solo in his carbonite pose from The Empire Strikes Back.

Question 4

Which festivals has Flushed Away been featured at?

Accepted Answer

It was featured at the Cannes Film Festival (2019), São Paulo International Film Festival (2016), and Moscow International Film Festival (2020).

Question 5

What is the main conflict that sets off the adventure in Flushed Away?

Accepted Answer

Roddy, a high-society mouse, is flushed down the toilet by Sid, a common sewer rat, leading to a madcap adventure in the sewer city of Ratropolis.

Question 6

Why was Flushed Away made with CGI instead of Aardman's traditional clay animation?

Accepted Answer

It was Aardman Animations's first fully-CGI feature film because the numerous water scenes were nearly impossible to do convincingly in stop-motion.

Question 7

Which famous actor provided screams for a slug in the sewer?

Accepted Answer

Hugh Jackman provided the screams for the slug that Roddy first meets in the sewer.

Question 8

What Star Wars reference appears when Roddy and Rita are in the fridge?

Accepted Answer

One of the frozen rats is parodying Han Solo in his carbonite pose from The Empire Strikes Back.

Question 9

What Wolverine connection appears in Roddy's wardrobe?

Accepted Answer

The outfit Roddy forgoes for the Elvis-style jumpsuit is a replica of the original Wolverine comic book outfit, referencing Hugh Jackman's famous role.

Question 10

Which major film festivals has Flushed Away been featured at?

Accepted Answer

It has been featured at Cannes Film Festival (2019), São Paulo International Film Festival (2016), and Moscow International Film Festival (2020).

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