This Thanksgiving, we're going back in time to the first Thanksgiving to get turkeys OFF THE MENU!!!
What is the Work?[]
Free Birds is Reel FX's first animated movie. It centers around two turkeys, Reggie and Jake, as they go back in time to the first Thanksgiving to get turkeys off the menu.
Who are the Candidates?[]
Reggie is the main protagonist of Free Birds. He is voiced by Owen Wilson.
Jake is the deuteragonist of Free Birds. He is voiced by Woody Harrelson.
What Makes Them Shonen Heroes?[]
Reggie[]
- Heroic/Honorable: Reggie starts off as a regular turkey on a farm but becomes a hero by trying to save his fellow turkeys from being eaten at Thanksgiving.
- Courageous/Reckless: Reggie shows bravery by going along with Jake's crazy plan to travel back in time, despite his initial reluctance and fear.
- Energetic: Reggie is quite energetic, especially when he's trying to escape from Jake or when he's on a mission.
- Stubborn: Reggie is determined to return to his own time and initially resists Jake's mission.
- Pursues a Big-End Goal: Reggie's goal is to save all turkeys from being on the Thanksgiving menu.
- Hard-Working: Reggie works hard to achieve his goal, even though he's not always sure about Jake's plan.
- Unintelligent: Reggie often doubts Jake's plans and questions their feasibility, showing moments of lack of common sense.
- Optimistic: Reggie maintains a positive attitude despite the challenges he faces.
- Idealistic: Reggie believes that he can change the course of history and save his fellow turkeys.
- Determined: Reggie refuses to give up, even when things get tough.
- Confident/Cocky: Reggie sometimes shows confidence in his abilities, though he can also be unsure.
- Believes in the Power of Friendship: Reggie learns to value and rely on his friends, especially Jake, throughout their journey.
- Possesses Plot Armor: Reggie often finds himself in situations where he narrowly escapes danger.
- Short-Tempered: Reggie can be quick to anger, especially when things don't go as planned.
- Big Eater: Reggie is often seen eating boxes of pizza.
- Mischievous: Reggie has moments of mischief, often playing pranks or getting into trouble with Jake.
- Rebellious: Reggie starts off as rebellious, not wanting to go along with Jake's plan but eventually embracing the mission.
- Tragic Past: Reggie grew up as a social outcast among his peers due to being more intelligent.
- Forgiving: Reggie learns to forgive and understand others, including Jake, as they work together.
- Is a True Hero: Reggie saves the turkeys from being a Thanksgiving meal out of the goodness of his heart.
- Is a Mascot with Attitude: Reggie is a revolutionary turkey who likes to eat pizza.
- Street-Smart: Reggie can think on his feet and is resourceful enough to find better solutions.
Jake[]
- Heroic/Honorable: Jake is determined to save turkeys by going back in time to change history.
- Courageous/Reckless: Jake is very brave and somewhat reckless, taking on a dangerous mission without much thought.
- Energetic: Jake is very energetic and enthusiastic about his mission.
- Stubborn: Jake is very stubborn and determined to see his mission through, regardless of the obstacles.
- Pursues a Big-End Goal: Jake's goal is to ensure turkeys are not part of the first Thanksgiving.
- Hard-Working: Jake works hard to achieve his goal, even though his methods are unconventional.
- Unintelligent: Jake can be a bit dimwitted and doesn't always think things through.
- Optimistic: Jake maintains a positive attitude and believes in his mission.
- Idealistic: Jake believes that he can change the course of history and save turkeys.
- Determined: Jake refuses to give up, no matter how challenging the obstacles are.
- Confident/Cocky: Jake is confident in his abilities and his mission.
- Believes in the Power of Friendship: Jake values his friendship with Reggie and relies on him throughout their mission.
- Possesses Plot Armor: Jake often finds himself in dangerous situations but manages to survive.
- Short-Tempered: Jake can lose his patience at times, especially when Reggie questions his belief of the existence of the Great Turkey.
- Has a Rival/Mentor: Reggie serves as a mentor to Jake, pushing him to grow and adapt. Jake also rivaled with Ranger before calling a truce.
- Has an Idol: Jake looks up to the Great Turkey, who actually turned out to be Reggie.
- Mischievous: Jake has moments of mischief, often playing pranks or getting into trouble with Reggie.
- Rebellious: Jake refuses to conform to the norms of turkey life and pursues his mission to free them from being Thanksgiving dinner.
- Tragic Past: Jake grew up in a factory farm, attempted to escape with unhatched eggs in order to start a new flock, but couldn't get the eggs through the fence.
- Is a Blood Knight: Jake enjoys the thrill of battling against his rival Ranger or the humans the turkeys opposed.
- Forgiving: Jake learns to forgive and understand others, including Reggie, as they work together.
- Is a Challenge Seeker: Jake is competitive with Ranger and wants to see who is the manliest turkey.
- Is a True Hero: Jake sets out to let turkeys live without being eaten by humans.
- Is a Mascot with Attitude: Jake has a rebellious and adventurous streak and wants to revolutionize the lives of turkeys.
- Street-Smart: Jake is highly capable of creating moves on the fly.
Verdict?[]
Yes. These two turkeys set out on a mission to free turkeys from being Thanksgiving dinner, which shows a desire for revolution. That is Shonen Hero Energy right there.