Back To The - Outback

We are introduced to Maddie (voiced by Isabel Moner), a 15-foot Inland Taipan snake. She is one of the deadliest serpents on Earth, yet she possesses the heart of a puppy. The tragedy of her existence is that she is only loved when she is terrifying. The zoo’s opening number, "Wild and Free," sets the stage: the cute animals (koalas, kangaroos, and pandas) are showered with affection and marshmallows, while Maddie and her friends are met with screams of horror.

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Their peaceful, albeit boring, existence is shattered when an insufferably cute koala named Pretty Boy (Tim Minchin) arrives. Pretty Boy is the golden child of the zoo—getting all the cuddles, snacks, and camera time. Tired of being feared for their looks, the "Ugly Crew" stage a daring escape. They break out of the zoo and trek across the harsh Australian wilderness to find a true home that doesn't have glass walls: the real Outback. We are introduced to Maddie (voiced by Isabel

If you have children who are scared of bugs or lizards, Back to the Outback is the perfect desensitization tool. For adults, the script is sharp enough to avoid the grating pitfalls of modern kids' movies. The zoo’s opening number, "Wild and Free," sets

: Written by Harry Cripps with a story by Gregory Lessans and Cripps.

This dichotomy sets the plot in motion. After a humiliating incident involving a screaming child and a villainous zookeeper named Chazz Hunt, Maddie decides she has had enough. She doesn't want to be a monster anymore. She wants to go where she belongs: the Outback.