I know this will divide people with it's very slow pacing and symbolism too outlandish and sometimes weird, but this is a great film about taking advantage of the earth and all it has to offer from the animals, water, food etc. it's pretty much a cautionary tale split into chapters. I really love the cinematography and editing choices because it reminds me a lot of Raw meets Dogtooth. A lot of uncomfortable wide shots and when it needs it, closes-ups are a plus.
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The Blazing World
(2021)
Divided Amongst Us: The Blazing World effect
1 February 2021
The Blazing World (2021) is a visual powerhouse of dark horrific fantasy that delivers a mediocre message on trauma and mental illness. That's not the say I don't hate the film; however, I find myself entertained.
The story made things clear, unlike the short, about where this might be going. The first half is great and the second half makes you fall off a cliff. The cinematography is still present but I think it's a bit weaker than the short was. Nothing was pushing the boundaries. The acting had some potential and I think there was just one over the top moment that had me questioning it. The score is lovely and I love love love the lighting in this film.
This is a film that has already divided audiences during the screening. Most of them virtually left the screening. I wanted to stay and see what was going to happen. It turns out I was just satisfied with half of the film, but a majority of its technical aspects really hooked me.
The story made things clear, unlike the short, about where this might be going. The first half is great and the second half makes you fall off a cliff. The cinematography is still present but I think it's a bit weaker than the short was. Nothing was pushing the boundaries. The acting had some potential and I think there was just one over the top moment that had me questioning it. The score is lovely and I love love love the lighting in this film.
This is a film that has already divided audiences during the screening. Most of them virtually left the screening. I wanted to stay and see what was going to happen. It turns out I was just satisfied with half of the film, but a majority of its technical aspects really hooked me.
Cryptozoo
(2021)
A Cryptic Film
30 January 2021
Cryptozoo is an interesting look at the relationship between idealism, the utopian vision, and the alluring power of controlling dreams by government forces.
The animation can go from being really good to mediocre. I have no word in for animation but I do give the artist one hell of a prop for hand drawing every scene. I really think the backdrops are incredible looking especially towards the end. As for the voice acting, it's very good. Love the acting and story. It's very unique and creative. My biggest complaint is the pacing and I can't tell if it's the animation or the editing. It goes slow, fast, slow, fast....you get it.
If you loved Dash's work from before, you'll most certainly find this film to be an improvement over the last.
The animation can go from being really good to mediocre. I have no word in for animation but I do give the artist one hell of a prop for hand drawing every scene. I really think the backdrops are incredible looking especially towards the end. As for the voice acting, it's very good. Love the acting and story. It's very unique and creative. My biggest complaint is the pacing and I can't tell if it's the animation or the editing. It goes slow, fast, slow, fast....you get it.
If you loved Dash's work from before, you'll most certainly find this film to be an improvement over the last.
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