"Full of heart, butts, and adult humor": the shameless animated film that surprised Netflix

Finally, adult audiences have their Bluey . Streaming platform Netflix surprised everyone this summer with the release of an irreverent animated film for adults, directed by Genndy Tartakovsky. Far from the family-friendly productions that typically dominate summer entertainment, this 2D animated comedy focuses on the most explicit and shameless humor , with a cheeky tone that combines scatology, sexuality, and a tale of self-discovery starring dogs.

The proposal is a mess , from its very title, which JoBlo defines as "A retro animated comedy full of heart, asses and adult humor." The plot follows Bull (Toro, in the dubbed version), a dog who, after two years with his adoptive family, faces a stage of sexual effervescence comparable to puberty. Everything gets complicated when his owners decide to neuter him , which triggers a flight in search of what will be the craziest night of his life.

Falling in love with his neighbor Miel, who is about to participate in a dog competition and be crossed with a dog she hates , the protagonist will have the help of his friends Rocco, Chipira and Lucky to face his fears and accept the changes that are coming.

A look at male insecurity

Tartakovsky, who developed the script with Jon Vitti ( The Simpsons ), takes the narrative to an unusual territory in commercial animation, exploring themes such as self-esteem, masculinity, and social hierarchies through a story filled with irreverent humor. Although the language is direct and the situations border on the absurd, there is an underlying theme that connects with human conflicts, from personal insecurities to the struggle for love.

The deliberately cartoonish aesthetic, with deformed characters and exaggerated gestures, reinforces the satirical tone of a film that doesn't aim to please at first glance, but rather to provoke reactions. Available on Netflix since last Wednesday, Despelote joins a trend of adult animation that isn't afraid to break taboos .

The show works as a satire that takes jokes to the limit , without showing explicit genitals, but making the most of what the 18+ rating allows. With original voices by Adam DeVine, Idris Elba , Kathryn Hahn, Beck Bennett and Fred Armisen, this uninhibited comedy confirms that streaming also has room for risky proposals that mix the most brutal humor with social reflection.