As a sequel to the delightful 2015 movie, Farmageddon is another hugely entertaining slice of Aardman that delivers what you would expect, playing like a modern-day yet timeless homage to silent comedy, successfully ambitious stop-motion work with genuine heart and character, and a uniquely British daftness that is so appealing to audiences of all ages. Perhaps the most predictable aspects of this film are the sci-fi genre trappings - you can almost sense the impending references to everything from The X-Files to Explorers to Close Encounters and many more, with the whole movie riffing on E.T. - but it deploys them well and retains the charm and gentle humour required. As with all Aardman productions, there are many delights in the details (posters on walls, newspapers headlines, etc), but the central character and story are strong enough to sustain this second film.
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