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16 of 17 people found the following review helpful
The only thing wrong with this film is that it is too short. On the plus side it means you can watch it twice as there is so much detail you will probably not pick up on the first time round.
I wasn't too sure about buying this when I first heard about it but I'm glad I did. Bizzare but unforgettable.
I wasn't too sure about buying this when I first heard about it but I'm glad I did. Bizzare but unforgettable.
33 of 36 people found the following review helpful
This film is a fascinating and moving look into the secret life of a social misfit - a child born a fraction the size of a normal human being, who is kidnapped from his parents and transported to a bizarre testing laboratory. The film's mix of claymation and real-life stop motion gives it a disturbing edge, where the grotesque seeps from every crack in the grime-filled settings. But not only is this film quite disturbing and dark, it also has some moments of bitter-sweet humour. It seems to me to be a very sensitive film that looks at how "freaks" are treated by society, and the vulnerabilty and innocence of childhood (as well as just having amazing visuals). You feel genuine protectiveness and fear for Tom, who doesn't yet understand the evils of the world he has been brought into. This is my favourite film, and I recommend it highly to anyone who loves dark stuff that makes you think. Just a warning though - don't show it to kids unless you want to disturb them for years! I first watched it when I was about 6 and I've never been able to get those freaky images out of my head since!
12 of 14 people found the following review helpful
Yes 'thumbs up' is a tacky review title, yet I really do think this sweet little movie deserves it. The model animation is lovely, but it's the live action stop motion that really excels in this 60min gem. How the actors managed to stay still for such a long period is incredible.
You may find as I did that the plot is a bit of a mess at times.. and the music if rather undesirable.. Though the set design, makeup and costumes more than makes up for the films week points.
So if you like animation - this is an absolute must see.
P.S There is also a fun little short film as an extra, but I really wanted a 'making of' as this film more than some really deserves one.
You may find as I did that the plot is a bit of a mess at times.. and the music if rather undesirable.. Though the set design, makeup and costumes more than makes up for the films week points.
So if you like animation - this is an absolute must see.
P.S There is also a fun little short film as an extra, but I really wanted a 'making of' as this film more than some really deserves one.
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i wont go on but it is a corker!!
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