Condorito: La Película

Condorito: La Película (also known as Space Chicken) is a 2017 Chilean-Peruvian 3D animated action-comedy film based on the comic book series of the same name by Pepo. The film features the voices of Omar Chaparro, Jessica Cediel, and Cristián de la Fuente.[3]

Condorito: La Película
Directed byAlex Orrelle
Eduardo Schuldt
Produced by
  • Hugo Rose
  • Abraham Vurnbrand
Screenplay by
  • Rodrigo Moraes
  • Martín Piroyansky
  • Ishai Ravid
Based onCondorito
by René "Pepo" Ríos
Starring
Music byFran Revert
Edited byPablo García Revert
Production
company
  • Aronnax Studios
  • Pajarraco Films, LLC
Distributed by20th Century Fox
(Peru/Latin America)
Pantelion Films
(United States)
Paramount Pictures
(International)
Release date
  • October 12, 2017 (2017-10-12) (Latin America)
  • January 12, 2018 (2018-01-12) (United States)
  • December 18, 2020 (2020-12-18) (International)
Running time
88 minutes
CountryChile
Peru
LanguageSpanish
Budget$8 million[1]
Box office$8.3 million[2]

The film was first released in Latin America on 12 October 2017 in 2D and 3D formats, distributed by 20th Century Fox, where the film was a box office success in many countries within the region, including Chile, Peru, Mexico, and Colombia.[4][5][3]

The film was released in the United States on 12 January 2018, distributed by Pantelion Films.[6][4]

Plot

Wanting to win the love of Yayita, Condorito sets out on an adventure with his nephew, Coné, to save her mother from an evil alien king who plans to destroy the world.

Voice cast
  • Condorito, a clumsy and dim-witted condor who journeys to stop the Molosco to save both Earth and his future mother-in-law. Voiced by Omar Chaparro (Spanish); Tom Fahn (English).[7]
  • Yayita, a beautiful young lady, Tremebunda and Cuasimodo´s daughter and Condorito's love interest. Voiced by: Jessica Cediel (Japanese); Allegra Clark (English).[7]
  • Pepe Cortisona, a handsome man who is Yayita's former love interest, much to Condorito's arch-rival. He has a hatred for children. Voiced by Cristián de la Fuente (Spanish); Chris Tergliafera (English).[7]
  • Doña Tremebunda, Yayita's mother and Molosco´s former wife, who despises Condorito for falling in love with her daughter. Legrand also voiced her husband Cuasimodo, Yayita´s father. Voiced by Coco Legrand (Spanish); Michael Sorich (English).[7]
  • Coné, Condorito's adventure-loving little nephew who helps his uncle during their adventure. Voiced by Mauricio Lopez (Spanish); Michelle Ruff (English).[7]
  • Emperor Molosco, An evil mollusk-like alien that is Tremebunda´s former husband and Condorito´s arch-nemesis. Voiced by Jey Mammón (Spanish); Ren Mortensen (English).[7]
CharacterMexicoUSAInternational
Condorito Omar Chaparro Tom Fahn Matt Berry
Yayita Jessica Cediel Allegra Clark Jessica Biel
Pepe Cortisona Cristián de la Fuente Chris Tergliafera Jason Sudeikis
Molosco Jey Mammon Ren Mortensen Wallace Shawn
Tremebunda Coco Legrand Michael Sorich Carolyn Lawrence
Cuasimodo Michael McConnohie Rodger Bumpass
Coné Mauricio Lopez Michelle Ruff Kelly Marie Tran
Huevoduro (Egghead) Daniel Lacy Doug Erholtz Tom Hanks
Orphans Auri Maya
Jimmy Rodríguez
Ixchel Leon		 Dorothy Elias-Fahn James Corden

Release

Box office

The film performed well in Latin American countries, grossing at least $1 million in Chile, Mexico, Peru, and Colombia, making it the most-watched animated film in the region.[5]

Critical reception

The film received generally mixed reviews from critics. The film currently has a 33% "Rotten" score with an average rating of 5.3/10.

Accolades

Year Award Category Nominees Result
2018 Quirino Awards[8][9] Best Ibero-American Animation Feature Film Alex Orrelle, Eduardo Schuldt Nominated

References
  1. "Condorito: la apuesta de US$8 millones de la peruana Aronnax". El Comercio Peru. Grupo El Comercio. 26 April 2017. Retrieved 25 January 2018.
  2. "Condorito: La Pelicula (2018)". Box Office Mojo. Amazon.com. Retrieved 25 January 2018.
  3. Contreras, Emilio (11 July 2017). "Liberan nuevo tráiler de "Condorito, La Película", el filme en 3D que debutará en octubre". biobiochile.com. BioBioChile. Retrieved 25 January 2018.
  4. Locuviche, Samuel (12 January 2018). "Speaking With The Makers Of 'Condorito,' Opening Today In U.S. Theaters". Cartoon Brew. Cartoon Brew. Retrieved 25 January 2018.
  5. Contreras, Emilio (18 October 2017). ""Condorito, la película" bate récords de taquilla en su primera semana en cartelera". biobiochile.cl. BioBioChile. Retrieved 25 January 2018.
  6. N'Duka, Amanda (16 October 2017). "Lionsgate Sets Release Date For Animated Film 'Condorito: La Pelicula'; Breaking Glass Dates SXSW Pic 'Inheritance'". Deadline. Penske Business Media, LLC. Retrieved 25 January 2018.
  7. J Delfin, Darrel. "ANNOUNCEMENT!!". Twitter. @DarrelJDelfin. Retrieved 12 April 2018.
  8. Amidi, Amid (18 January 2018). "54 Nominees Selected For Inaugural Ibero-American Animation Quirino Awards". Cartoon Brew. Cartoon Brew. Retrieved 31 January 2018.
  9. "NOMINEES - Premios Quirino". Premios Quirino. Premios Quitino. Retrieved 11 October 2018.
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