Nothing interesting or likable about the characters, with the conflict being as stock, hammy and sadistic as one can get. That doesn't stop 'Ozzy', although the animation quality doesn't come close to the amateurishness of the above, from looking very flat and blocky, it lacks vibrancy and crisp detail and none of the characters look appealing. A very good case can also be put for Spark Plug Entertainment, Dingo Pictures and the CGI 'Swan Princess' and 'Alpha and Omega' sequels. There is certainly worse animation around. One does though expect to see a film and animation that looks as though effort was put into them and the sense that those involved cared. And no nobody expects Disney or Pixar level when watching an animated film not made by them, that's just silly. It starts off well and the soundtrack is catchy. So some may not have been expecting much in the first place, but to me 'Ozzy' could have been decent with the right execution.

The advertising may not have been promising but there was enough to make me want to see it (wanting to see as many animated films as possible and the concept). What a disappointment 'Ozzy' turned out to be. A canine parody of prison films didn't seem such a bad idea and neither did incorporating a pertinent, relevant and important message about bullying. Animation was a big part of my childhood, and still holds a very special place in my heart as a young adult.

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