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'Tad the Lost Explorer and the Secret of King Midas' (; released outside of the UK and US as 'Tad Jones: The Hero Returns' and 'Tad 2: The Secret of King Midas' among other titles) is a 2017 Spanish 3D computer-animated adventure comedy film co-directed by Enrique Gato (who directed the first film) and David Alonso.[https://www.20minutos.com.mx/noticia/280957/0/tadeo-jones-2-el-secreto-del-rey-midas-llegara-a-mexico-el-4-de-enero/ Tadeo Jones 2, el secreto del rey Midas llegar a Mxico el 4 de enero], 9 October 2017. (in Spanish). '20 minutos'. Retrieved 13 May 2021.[https://www.fotogramas.es/noticias-cine/a19331048/tadeo-jones-2-clip-exclusivo/ 'Tadeo Jones 2' clip exclusivo], 10 August 2017. 'Fotogramas'. Retrieved 13 May 2021. Produced by Ikiru Films, Telecinco Cinema, El Toro Pictures, Lightbox Entertainment and Telefnica Studios, it is a sequel to 'Tad, The Lost Explorer' (2012).Hopewell, John (12 June 2017) [https://variety.com/2017/film/festivals/annecy-jordi-gasull-tadeo-jones-2-spain-biggest-new-animation-1202463862/ Jordi Gasull on Tadeo Jones 2, One of Spains Biggest New Animation Bets]. 'Variety'. Retrieved 13 May 2021.Bradshaw, Peter (9 February 2018) [https://www.theguardian.com/film/2018/feb/09/tad-the-lost-explorer-and-the-secret-of-king-midas-review-euro-animation Tad the Lost Explorer and the Secret of King Midas review ropey Euro animation]. 'The Guardian'. Retrieved 14 May 2021.

The film had its world premiere at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival on 13 June 2017 and was theatrically released on 25 August 2017 in Spain by Paramount Pictures.and was also released in the UK on February 9, 2018 Hopewell, John (21 July 2014) [https://variety.com/2014/film/global/paramount-pictures-takes-worldwide-distribution-on-capture-the-flag-tad-sequel-1201265695/ Paramount Pictures Takes Worldwide Distribution on Capture the Flag, Tad Sequel]. 'Variety'. Retrieved 13 May 2021. It had a worldwide gross of $35 million against a budget of 9 million ($11.8 million) making it a box office success. Like the first film, 'Tad the Lost Explorer and the Secret of King Midas' received some negative reviews from American critics, but was very well received by Spanish critics, who even considered it superior to the first film. It won Best Animated Film at the 32nd Goya Awards, 5th Platino Awards and the 10th Gaud Awards.

A follow-up, 'Tad, the Lost Explorer and the Emerald Tablet', was released in 2022.

Plot



Tad travels to Las Vegas to see best friend Sara's latest discovery: a papyrus that proves the existence of King Midas, who turned everything he touched into gold by using the power of a magical necklace. However, Jack Rackham steals the papyrus and kidnaps Sara in order to force her to find the necklace for him, which means Tad has to attempt to find and save her.[https://cineuropa.org/en/film/329756/ Tad the Lost Explorer and the Secret of King Midas (Tadeo Jones 2: El secreto del Rey Midas)] at 'Cineuropa' the best of European cinema. Retrieved 14 May 2021.

Voice cast



* scar Barbern as Tadeo "Tad" Jones

* Michelle Jenner as Sara Lavrof

* Luis Posada as Mummy

* Adriana Ugarte as Tiffany Maze

* Miguel ngel Jenner as Jack Rackham

* Trevor White as Tad Stones (English version)

* Alex Kelly as Sara Lavrof (English version)

* Joseph Balderrama as Mummy/Construction Worker (English version)

* Gemma Whelan as Tiffany Maze/Henchwoman (English version)

* Ramone Tikaram as Jack Rackham (English version)

* Lewis MacLeod as Taxi Driver (English Version)

Release



The film had its world premiere at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival on 13 June 2017 and was theatrically released on 25 August 2017 in Spain by Paramount Pictures.and was also released in the UK on February 9, 2018,It had a worldwide gross of $35,704,046 against a budget of 9,000,000 ($10,872,270) making it a box office success.

Reception

Like the first film, the sequel received mostly negative reviews from few American critics and positive reviews in Spain, though both agreeing that it is an improvement to the predecessor, particularly for its visual aspects.[https://www.fotogramas.es/peliculas-criticas/a17171960/tadeo-jones-2-el-secreto-del-rey-midas/ Tadeo Jones 2: El secreto del Rey Midas], 30 November 2016. 'Fotogramas'. Retrieved 18 May 2021. On review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes, the film has an approval rating of 29% based on 14 reviews.[https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/tad_the_lost_explorer_and_the_secret_of_king_midas Tad the Lost Explorer and the Secret of King Midas] at Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved 13 May 2021.

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