plasmasphinx's reviews

This is a great, deservedly Oscar-nominated short. It does a great job of blending humor and drama, examining social issues while having fun. I'd love to see what the film-makers could do with a feature-length film.

If you watched the Oscar-nominated shorts, you (and the rest of your theater) breathed a sigh of relief when a comedy short came on. This is a truly funny short with some unforgettable characters and hijinks. The animation and music are incredible. I was disappointed at the lack of resolution, however.

Of the five shorts nominated by the Oscars, this was the best. A simple concept beautifully acted and shot.

The child actors in this film are excellent. I also admired the direction the writers took by making these children real people. It kept this film from feeling exploitative. However, many of the edits were, frankly, very bad, especially at the end, making it feel disjointed and rushed at times when it shouldn't have. Overall, definitely a great film worth watching.

I won't spoil the story in this short, but one of the two titular animals definitely gets shafted for the benefit of the other. Amazing painting and music.