Flora & Ulysses: Disney Plus gives super heroes a flying squirrel twist in this family friendly film

Today Jay and Sean review Flora and Ulysses, a brand new movie streaming on Disney Plus about a little girl and a super squirrel. It's sweet, it's charming, and it's a lot of fun.
The adventures of a young girl and a squirrel with superpowers.
Director: Lena Khan
Writers: Brad Copeland (screenplay by), Kate DiCamillo (novel)
Stars: Matilda Lawler, John Kassir, Alyson Hannigan, Ben Schwartz, Danny Pudi, Anna Deavere Smith, Kate Micucci, Benjamin Evan Ainsworth, Nancy Robertson, Bobby Moynihan
Flora (Matilda Lawler) is a little girl who wants to believe the world is filled with wonder and magic, but experience has taught her to embrace cynicism instead. She may hope for the best but she prepares for the worst, reading disaster preparedness books alongside the comic books written by her father. Incandesto and his super hero friends are so familiar to her she can practically see them but her father George (Ben Schwartz) has had no luck selling them, and has recently left the family, bereft. Mom Phyllis (Alyson Hannigan) isn’t doing so hot either. A romance writer, Phyllis has been in a bit of a slump lately, and her new project isn’t very inspired either.
But don’t worry, folks, this isn’t some sad sack story, this is a super hero origin story, and the super hero is a squirrel named Ulysses. Ulysses gets sucked into a robot vacuum and once resuscitated, he’s got super powers! He’s super strong, and super fast, and super troublesome when Flora brings him into the house. He also writes poetry, but it’s unclear whether that’s actually a super power. Anyway, any squirrel in the house is likely to wreak havoc, but Ulysses is capable of so much destruction! All accidental, of course, but ask mom if she cares. She does not! But in the course of things, mean Miller (Danny Pudi) at animal control gets whiff of a potentially rabid squirrel and he’s on the case, pursuing the Buckman family, the boy next door, William (Benjamin Evan Ainsworth) who is temporarily hysterically blind, and their super squirrel Ulysses, stopping at nothing to euthanize super Ulysses, willing even to tranquilize humans in his quest to cage a furry little super hero.
Matilda Lawler is an insanely cute kid and a very capable actor. Much of the film’s charm emanates directly from her. Ben Schwartz harnesses a lot of his oddity and delivers straight up goofball as the affable, supportive dad. Their family adventure makes for excellent family viewing, and there’s no denying the soft, endearing fuzziness of Ulysses the poetry writing super squirrel. Director Lena Khan does an excellent job of translating the hijinks onto the big screen but keeping it grounded first and foremost in family values. The characters may be offbeat but the message is hopeful, the story is bright, and the squirrel is hard to resist. Flora & Ulysses has the makings of an excellent family movie night.
In one scene, Flora's father, George tells her he loves her, and Flora responds, "I love you 3000." This is the same thing Tony Stark's daughter says to him when he tucks her into bed in Avengers: Endgame.
The doorbell tone on Flora's house is the Imperial March from Star Wars.
Bobby Moynihan's character is a comic book store owner named Stanlee, a nice tribute to Marvel's late creator, Stan Lee.

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Aw RIP for the toy dino! :)

[@jackanddan]

That doggone animal control messes everything up flying squirrels are one of those awesome weird things in nature kind of like a platypus the people just forget about but every now and then you get reminded of them and go wow that’s really neat and weird looks fun

[@candiessurprise]

Fudgie is so adorable and the movie is our family friendly ❤ I'm so excited for it.

[@vanthibchannel]

Your pet so cute, wonderful video sharing

[@Leigh_Belula]

I had a squirrel as a child. He was so messy! He was the cutest pet, though. Named him peanut. Sounds like a cute flick 😸

[@theamazingwillywank]

Wow I had no idea you'd relate! ;)

[@TeamConfidantENERGYBOSS]

Good morning guys. Great review

[@PatchesandPotholes]

A squirrel that writes poetry and has superpowers... sounds awesome. Seriously, It sounds like a really cute movie. 👍

[@JNTravels]

I thought this was Secret Squirrel when I first saw the commercial, cutesy movie.🐸

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Ah I saw this commercial and was on my to watch list! Great review guys!

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[@davestredulinsky]

An excellent and entertaining review of this Disney Plus movie. I also liked seeing your cute little Fudge. I enjoyed to the 15:17 end and gave you a well deserved thumbs up #36. Thank you for sharing my friend.

[@theamazingwillywank]

Thanks, Dave. I'll tell Fudgie - he LOVES a compliment!

[@diazdiscusses]

I really thought that this one was going to be ATROCIOUS, but I am so glad that people like yourselves are actually finding some enjoyment in it!

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[@MyLittleAntics]

Your dog is absolutely gorgeous and very well behaved. I was so intrigued listening about Flora & Ulysses. Great review on this film. Have a wonderful weekend.💛👍

[@theamazingwillywank]

Fudgie is probably the worst behaved of the bunch but that's because he's very anxious and he just wants to be near us - when he is, he's fairly calm.

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another great review friends, keep safe always, liked till end

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Wonderful reviews! Like from Palma de Mallorca!

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Lovely and fun vlog, keep up the good work! Stay safe, stay connected

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Lol dog friendly 🤣 my dog likes seeing other dogs on tv haha. Donno how he would feel about squirrels

[@trvlnthru]

I was wondering if this was any good. Sounds like it is a good family film. We will have to plan a movie night soon. Thanks for the recommendation. Enjoyed your dog and your usual fun banter!

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Sounds cute and loved seeing Fudgy 💝Jenn

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[@KarenLawana]

Oh my gosh, Fudgie is adorable! I see he loves kissing as much as Sam does. A flying squirrel who has superpowers and writes poetry? I'm there. We'll have to check this out. Thanks, guys!

[@theamazingwillywank]

Yes Sam reminds me so much of Fudgie.

[@tomtomtalking]

Cute dog 😍

[@ceagremanuel]

Thumbs up am excited to watch this fullwatch always

[@Michelle4PTG]

Sounds great, definitely should try out this movie. Thanks for the review. Stay safe and wish you both a wonderful weekend. 😆😆♥️♥️

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Bora dar aquela fortalecida do amor nesse grande trabalho. Grande abraço pessoal!

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This movie sounds fun and interesting I will give it a watch with my little one

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Big like10. Great review! Thanks for sharing and I like your hair style. Watching from South Korea😊💜💜

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Lol about time they give my kind a big movie

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VERY NICE, LIKE 20.

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Wonderful

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Pretty and cute movie the Disney, good recomendation for children.

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[@deenzoe176]

Darn KZbin, this is the third time I try to send you this message. .... I love your intro with Fudge, Hope I heard that right. He is so sweet. Okay I am going to focus on why I am here. I really need to know what is coming. I only have TV to keep me sane. Your reviews are always spot on. Thx

[@theamazingwillywank]

You are correct, his name is Fudgie and he loves to kiss!

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Hello friends! Your video is fabulous and interesting, i love pet💕 Hugs from a distance, see you soon..

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I liked friend

[@Tazastical]

another film to add to my lsit to watch! :)

[@TonyMcGreal]

Brilliant review 👍😍

[@steenbeanl7170]

This looks cute!🙂 Nice review

[@MissGamSurvives]

Seems like a lovely Movie for the Family 🔥 Loved your review a Lot and Left a Squirrely Like XD

[@theamazingwillywank]

You're too funny!!

[@MissGamSurvives]

@@theamazingwillywank I will try to tone it down. XD

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Good job friend, have a nice day.

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Nice family movie 😺👍

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Hey guys Really cute. Love 👍🏻

[@Mombierella]

Just saw this one. It's so good. I wasn't sure with the whole cynical POV. But it WAS great. Heart humor. And the "Flare up" quote stuck with me. Good point. Was he super before? 🙄

[@FoodFunAndEnt]

Good review

[@CrazyPicklersgaming]

Family friendly film we are in cool

[@helenphancanada8988]

Good dog , like this video, have a good day

[@jenjackson5544]

I used to have two squirrels. One was a flying squirrel named Dewy 🐿 This movie does sound cute. I may have to check it out. Jay you look stunning! Awesome review! Love you bunches!🤗❤️

[@theamazingwillywank]

Wait, what???? You're just going to gloss over the whole "I had pet squirrels" thing?

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Only thing is we have dogs and not humans 🤣😅😂 ull are so cute ! Ofcouz the dogs are ur kids no worrying im sure they are as much of work to look after as human kids 😂🤣 but this movie did sound interesting i really want to watch it ! I love such superpower movies although I'm not a kid its fine ill watch it with my nephews (excuses to watch) hahahaha stay connected friend

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[@lifewithlois7262]

I found baby red squirrel in my yard and my older daughter raised it then set it free about the same time my granddaughter she is 15 raised 3 baby squirrels then set them free last year There sould be some video's up on my channel somewhere back a year or so

[@theamazingwillywank]

I can't believe how many people have squirrel stories, this is great!

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I left a like

[@MamasChef]

Lol about time they give my kind a big movie