Film: The Sheep Detectives

Talking sheep - what’s not to love?

When their beloved shepherd, George, who used to read to them every night, suddenly dies, the sheep set out to find out what happened.

That much is all in the trailer - but whodunnit?

Along the way, they discover that not all shepherds love animals, that some have very ulterior motives for taking in a homeless flock, and that humans lead complicated lives. They encounter roads. They learn about outsiders — some sheep never quite belonging to the flock. And they learn that sometimes it's good to hold onto memories.

Pure gentle entertainment.

7½/10