I am just a mess after walking out of that screening. What an original, beautiful piece of work that is. My goodness!
I am pretty sure, just having walked out of this movie half an hour or so ago; this is the best film I've seen that was released in 2024. It's beautiful.
You know, sometimes you're frustrated with ambiguity in film. Where exactly is this setting supposed to be? What does this plot or beat MEAN? Am I supposed to insert my own interpretation of what this means? And so on. Most of the time a plot not being wrapped up in a bow translates into mediocre story telling for me. MOST of the time.
Not this time; no way. Things move in a way here, things happen in a way that raise questions that the film does not answer. Everyone will have a different take on what they see here. Is this a parable or a relatively simple fable: Could be, if that's what you see. What happens to certain characters; was what happened to them real, or symbolic? Not only am i not concerned that the filmmaker doesn't provide a direct answer to some questions here, I applaud them for it.
I don't know; this is just a stunning piece of work. I feel like i just watched a life's journey in this film, and my heart is bursting it's so full.
I cared more about CAT in this movie in about 5 minutes, than i cared for any other character in any film I've seen this year all the way through. This film put me through an absolute wringer. And by the end , the journey was just everything.
I'm stunned by this one. Enough; the hyperbole and all that; i don't want to come off as a dumb shill for this. Let's just say i think it's a great film. It hasn't really set completely in yet, but wow, that's why i go to the movies, to get this kind of visual, novelistic piece of storytelling, that has a point, and very intelligently makes those points in ways that, in this case, comfort me.
I must say; when thinking of what I've seen from 2024 so far, it seems to me that there are 4 animated films now that are just BETTER than most anything else: I've seen:
Inside Out 2: this was more, much more, than a mere sequel. Pixar made a wonderful film here that stands on its own in most ways, and hooks you in effortlessly. Very strong film, and I was so pleased to see Pixar release something this strong at this point; it gave me a kind of hope about the world.
Wild Robot: This really grew on me as the story moved along; at first i thought i was watching an Iron Giant retread, but in the end, it stood strong on its own. Glad I saw this. Very glad.
Robot Dreams: I saw this earlier this summer, so if it's actually earlier so be it. But this story, about a dog and a robot, this really hit me for a loop at the end. A powerful little film. A beautiful one.
And now this. This is probably a masterpiece in my eyes. I've got to see it again in a theater if possible, but i don't want it to be right away. I'd like a little time before a second viewing.
And there's a few of these animated films i haven't seen (Memoir of a Snail, or any of the 2024 mangas that have been most recognized). So what I'm saying is: Thank God for animation. These artists come through so often compared to live action filmmakers; it's a bit of a miracle. I'm soooo very glad I gave my money to go see this film in a theater. Outstanding. Kudos to Gints Zilbadlodis. What a legacy.
