Shaun das Schaf - Die Lamas des Farmers

This is what happens when you associate yourself with bad company. The episode was fun & enjoyable. Great for both kids & adults.

Although it has taken me ages to watch it, this Shaun the Sheep special was one of the pieces of event television from Christmas 2015. This is not new territory for Aardman, since for many years Wallace & Gromit were the highlight of the Christmas scheduling. Shaun's outing is not to that level, although it is still fun. The film is aimed very much at younger audiences, and those seeking silly fun. As such there is not a lot of refinement to the plot or events; the farmer gets some llamas, they cause chaos, Shaun and the others sort it out. The end.

In doing this there are not really any big clever set-pieces but generally there is a fun sense of action and physical comedy. For sure it is not The Wrong Trousers or anywhere near it, and it does not in any way have the intelligence and wit of the Shaun the Sheep movie, but it works well for what it is. Solid and honest fun which is very well made (the animation is always a wonder) and delivers fairly clearly on what it wants to do.

Big fan of shaun the sheep - watched it uncountlessly growing up. Amazing clay-motion animation style as always, looks clean and effortless - compliment well together with the country-esque sound scores/effects. Definitely give a country farm feelings for the viewers. Unlike the series, this short special episode for me does look smoother and better - especially at the pool scene, the water splashes look terrific. Memorable intro song and shaun's giggles. Nothing special on the storyline (same formula as the episodial series) featuring the troublesome trio of illamas - bringing nothing but just troubles to other animals and the farmer. These illamas are big bullies and bad influences. It was fun and very entertaining. Highly Recommended.

It is another brilliant Shaun the Sheep short, which is yet again funny and enjoyable for all the family. The short has many Easter egg clips, from other Aardman shorts, and other props from different Shaun the Sheep episodes. Plus this short is one funny one, but with a nice message hidden within, it may seem like a good idea at the beginning but it may not have been a good idea later on.

Shaun the Sheep: The Farmer's Llamas is an excellent stop motion animated film with wonderful production quality and nostalgic storytelling.

The portrayal of Llamas as scary and mean spirited seems unnecessary and it makes children hostile towards those wonderful animals.