Donkey Xote (2007) -

Despite its flaws, the film remains a curious artifact of early 2000s animation—a bold, if somewhat messy, attempt to bring 17th-century Spanish literature into the age of 3D snark and slapstick.

Released in 2007, Donkey Xote is a Spanish-Italian animated adventure that takes a cheekily revisionist look at Miguel de Cervantes' classic literary masterpiece, Don Quixote . Directed by José Pozo and produced by Lumiq Studios and Filmax, the film attempts to blend traditional Spanish heritage with the high-energy, pop-culture-heavy style made famous by DreamWorks’ Shrek . While it serves as a "sequel" of sorts to the original novel, it flips the script by telling the story from the perspective of Rucio, Sancho Panza's donkey. The Story: A Donkey's Perspective Donkey Xote (2007)

: Reflecting its Spanish roots, the DVD release included dubs in Catalan, Galician, and Basque. Despite its flaws, the film remains a curious

: On IMDb , the film holds a rating of 4.6/10 . While some praised the decent animation quality for a non-Hollywood production, many found the plot convoluted and the humor forced. Fast Facts While it serves as a "sequel" of sorts