Wolfwalkers (PG, 103mins) Directed by Tomm Moore & Ross Stewart ****½
Even the death of her mother hasn’t dampened Robyn Goodfellowe’s (Honor Kneafsey) love of adventure.
So when her father Bill’s (Sean Bean) hunting services are required in Ireland, she’s more than happy to relocate to the Emerald Isle.
Keen to clear the forest surrounding Kilkenny, the Lord Protector Oliver Cromwell (Simon McBurney) has charged Bill with eliminating the local wolves who have plagued the nearby villages. While he carries out that task, Robyn is expected to attend to chores and adhere to the strict rule of not venturing beyond the city’s walls. Of course, that’s something she almost instantly disobeys – a decision that leads to disaster and potential heartbreak.