Rainbow War

1987
20m

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Three nearby kingdoms, floating separately in space, can each see the other, but have no means to communicate or visit. Each has developed a fanatical obsession for a specific color for clot... Read allThree nearby kingdoms, floating separately in space, can each see the other, but have no means to communicate or visit. Each has developed a fanatical obsession for a specific color for clothing, architecture, and even plant life: one blue, one red, one golden. A forbidden inter-... Read allThree nearby kingdoms, floating separately in space, can each see the other, but have no means to communicate or visit. Each has developed a fanatical obsession for a specific color for clothing, architecture, and even plant life: one blue, one red, one golden. A forbidden inter-kingdom romance and a war of conquest ensues when a means of travel between the kingdoms i... Read all

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7.8/10

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Nominated for 1 Oscar
- 1 win & 2 nominations total

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kevin-00

You can buy it, but it's ridiculously expensive

I remember seeing this at Expo 86, but I was only 7, so I really don't remember anything about it except that I saw it. I would enjoy seeing it again. I found a place where you can buy it, but it's $95... For a 20 minute video, that's insane! But if you're desperate, you do have the option of buying it here: http://www.pyramidmedia.com/item.php3?title_id=1231 They do have a 5-minute preview of it on that page! I just watched it, and I have to say, I still don't remember it at all, except for the very beginning with the red outlines of the story book. From what I saw, it looks very colorful and all, and Ryan Stiles is in it, but other than that, I don't see what the big deal is. I guess I would have to watch the whole thing to give it a fair review...

PatrickH-2

Ummm . ...

I can help the other commenter find out where this movie can be found. I was forced to watch it during my freshman orientation in HS (no joke.) It is one of the biggest running jokes in my school, since everyone had to watch it and everyone was left with their jaws on the floor due to its ridiculousness. Although, I have to say the part at the end with the paint war was pretty cool.

10kreeper

OSCAR NOMINEE screened at Canada Pacific Pavilion of Expo 86

This is one of the great short films of all time!!! I thrilled to it with members of the USSR pavilion as a visiting US journalist and its obvious yet delightful symbols of colorus representing the world powers was simplistic-undeniably- and brilliantly presented- absolutely. A gorgeous score, handsome cast and stunning production collided in one of the great world's fair cinematic experiences of all time.

10jake j

A Joyous Celebration of World Diversity circa Expo '86!

Bob Rogers greatest triumph! David Spear's beautiful score! This short film made for the Canadian Pacific Pavillion at Vancouver's underrated Expo 86 extols all the virtues of good filmmaking. A succinct allegory with gorgeous set design, rollicking special effects and infectious good cheer. Worth seeking out as one of the best examples of big budget short film production. Needless to say, a 10 out of 10. And naturally, it lost to the vastly inferior talk-fest "Molly's Pilgrim" at the 1986 Academy Awards.

shella79grl

A beautiful and sweet children's film.

The first time a saw this film was a few months back, because of the fact that Colin Mochrie and Ryan Stiles are in it. I must say I was very impressed by this film because it's actually funny and I definitely recommend it to parents. It's very hard to find of copy anywhere, but if anyone is interested in seeing it, it's available for viewing at the North York City Centre Library in North York. :)