By Margaret Rose Tipton Siytangco

Prepare yourself for a lot of fun.

Migration is a movie about ducks. It involves their yearly journey of flying south for the winter and chasing summer and warm weather. All ducks do this, right? It's a part of a duck’s life. All, except for this one duck family. And that’s what the movie revolves around this little family of mallards who had to learn how to step out of their comfort zone.

The daddy duck, Mack Mallard, is voiced by Kumail Nanjiani, popularly known as our favorite generational movie star, Kingo, in Eternals. His spouse, Pam Mallard, is given the voice of Elizabeth Banks, most popularly known as the ever-vibrant, lovable, quirky Effie Trinket from the Hunger Games franchise. Their children, Dax and Gwen, are hilariously voiced by Casper Jennings and Tresi Gazal. But what stood out most were the voices of Chump the pigeon and Uncle Dan.

Awkwafina’s trademark raspy voice lends such depth to her character, while Danny de Vito’s take on a cranky old duck came as a big surprise as he voices the wacky old uncle. Veteran actress Carol Kane (Princess Bride) also lends her pipes as she brings to life her heron character, Erin. And Keegan-Michae Key, who recently appeared in Wonka, is the voice of the enthusiastic Delroy.

With such a talented cast, it is no wonder that every line makes such an impact that you can’t help but be tickled from the inside.

The movie is rated G. Therefore, it’s for everybody, and it’s so true. From our toddler squealing and giggling to my deep gut-belly laughs, this is one fun movie to watch. It doesn’t matter if you’re with kids or not. It’s so entertaining that even an all-adult audience would still break into laughter.

Our six-year-old had been waiting for this movie for months, ever since he saw the first trailer. He came with high expectations and was not disappointed. We loved it and left the theater with smiles and twinkling eyes. It may make you lose your appetite for Peking Duck or Duck a l’orange, but then, who knows, you may actually develop a craving for it. One thing is for sure: this is a delectable movie for the spirit. (No ducks were harmed).

Like ducks who appear calmly floating on a pond but are, in reality, paddling like crazy beneath the water, there is more to the movie than what first may meet the eye. While on the surface, Migration is a road trip movie with lots of new places and adventures, underneath, there is a lot of heart, tackling themes of family, believing in each other, and stepping out of one’s shell.

Here’s a tip. When you do go, come early and watch the pre-movie short. It is, ever so literally, out of this world.

Get ready to have a quacking time when the movie comes out in Philippine cinemas on Jan. 17!