“The Sheep Detectives” brims with charm, wit, and a twisty murder mystery that can only be solved by the most endearing set of farm animals since Farmer Hoggett said “That’ll do” to Babe the pig. This film has a similar combination of idyllic country settings, an assortment of vivid characters, and meaningful stakes. Also like “Babe,” it is genuinely for all ages (except for the youngest children—it is a story about a murder and acknowledges where meat comes from). It is accessible enough for younger viewers without condescending to them, yet complex enough to engage an adult audience. (more)