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We Found a Hat is a heartwarming movie that centers around the friendship shared between two turtles, who find a singular hat in the desert, but can't decide who gets to keep it. This animated film was beautifully created and directed by Jon Klassen, and produced by the animation studio, Studio AKA. The movie opens with two turtles— one sporting a red baseball cap and the other with a straw hat—who are trekking through the desert. As they look up, they see a cowboy hat on a cactus in the distance. They waddle over to investigate and find a singular hat, but quickly realize that there's only one of it.

The turtles both love the hat, but they both want it for themselves. They take turns trying it on, and both agree it looks best when worn together. The two friends quickly come to the hard realization that one of them will have to leave the hat behind, as there's only one. They toss the hat back and forth, but no one is able to convince the other to take it.

As the sun sets, the turtles sit together side-by-side staring at the stunning scenery before them. The night grows colder, and it's time to take shelter from the frigid wind. The turtles both retreat into their sleeping bags hoping for a chance to keep the hat. While sleeping, the more imaginative turtle has a dream where he's been able to keep the hat, but he wakes up sad once he realizes it wasn't real.

The next day, the turtles continue their journey, but the hat continues to weigh heavily on them. They find themselves in situations where they find themselves either admiring each other while the other has the hat on, or trying to divide the hat in half so that they can both have a piece of it. They end up taking a Nap in the shade of a cliff, where they both have dreams of wearing the hat. However, when the time comes to decide on the hat, the friendship between the two turtles comes into question.

The cartoon turtles are shown in adorable minimalist animation style, with every movement precise and perfectly controlled. Even the simplest gestures have meaning conveyed in them. Expressions range from pure joy to sadness and jealousy, one can not help but connect with the turtles.

The music throughout the movie is sensual and unique, a mix of unobtrusive and rich soundscapes that accentuated the story without standing out too much. The sound effects are very well executed as well, with the turtles’ movements being captured in exquisite detail.

One of the great standout features of We Found a Hat is the way it's able to genuinely communicate the emotional nuances of the story in a way that's both subtle and complex. The visual backdrops utilizing pastel colors are muted and soft, while the two contrasting turtles contrast each other in looks, but are united in their shared need for the hat.

In conclusion, We Found a Hat is simply a perfect animated movie. The story is intertwining, and the quality of the animation is top-notch. The dialogue is sparse, yet expressive while the characters are endearing and relatable. Finally, the messages in the movie, relate to friendship, the need for altruism, and the power of compromise, make it a suitable movie for people of all ages. It's an absolute must-watch for anyone who appreciates a well-crafted, fun, and engaging animated film.

We Found a Hat is a 2019 drama with a runtime of 9 hours.