Netflix's The Sea Beast Review - A Familiar, Yet Engaging Adventure Story
It's easy to write-off an overly familiar film as just another derivative piece of art. Though that initial assessment wouldn't be entirely wrong, definition-wise, doing so would negate that film's ability to inform, delight, and otherwise entertain an audience. That's certainly the case with Netflix's The Sea Beast, a wonderfully animated movie that sports a grand cast and solid storytelling.
Directed by Chris Williams (Moana), The Sea Beast follows the story of Jacob Holland (Karl Urban) and Maisie Brumble (Zaris-Angel Hator). As a famous Hunter--pirate equivalents that are duty bound to hunt giant sea creatures--Jacob is selfless to a fault. Only ever pushing against Captain Crow's (Jared Harris) orders when a crew member is in danger. And even then, it's the most gentle of nudges; he owes everything to the man that raised him after all. That eventually changes after Jacob has a chance meeting with Maisie Brumble, an inquisitive little girl who's always dreamed of becoming a Hunter and stows away on his ship.
The early story beats present the makings of a wild monster hunting adventure, a concept that mostly delivers thanks to well crafted action scenes set upon the open water. Seeing the hunters battle large creatures while trying to keep their ships intact is a treat. That said, the risks and rewards of such a life are just the tip of the iceberg. Dive deeper and you'll see that The Sea Beast is a film about how familial bonds and the historical relevance of past deeds can shape one's future. That notion can often twist into something else however.
What was once a means of holding onto the people closest to us might become the thing that pushes them away. Or worse, be the cause of their untimely demise. This can be
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