McDull, The Alumni is the latest in the McDull animation series from Hong Kong. This film presupposes a prior knowledge of the series, and will make little sense to those who have not viewed its predecessors. It attempts to satirically portray what life would be like when the McDull cartoon characters grow up and get adult jobs.

Unfortunately, this movie is very difficult to follow, with poor scene connectivity and little overall direction. Although the cinematography is good, and the music occasionally foot-tapping, it doesn’t make up for the headache you will get from attempting to follow this movie.

While the movie is billed as being both comic and absurd, there was only one occasion when I laughed out loud. The majority of the jokes are either incredibly juvenile or so obviously telegraphed that the humour is lost by the time the punchline comes around.

I consider myself a rather easygoing and tolerant kind of person, and in my entire life I have only walked out of one film. However, McDull, The Alumni very nearly became the second. This film is infantile, and if it weren’t for the gun-wielding kidnappers, or the sexual references, I would say that it would make a great film for kids.

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