This long awaited post (it probably hasn’t, but I’m going to act like it is so please play along) is my new short film review!! I know, I know, cue the fireworks, cue the confetti, cue it all! I have finally found my new outlet for short films. I don’t know if you remember, but in one of my previous short film reviews, I mentioned a film school named ESMA. Well, this school has been put in a playlist of over 600 CGI animated short films alongside many other film schools and studios. I think I’m going to post animated short films from now on, but we’ll see what the future holds.
In my journey of finding a short film to post, I watched 5, maybe 6 films before I settled on this one. Now these films were amazing, but this one stood out the most. It beat out a short film of a dog and a cat going through a major caffeine rush, which was absolutely hilarious. It reminded me of all the junior lits and our growing addiction to coffee (even though no one wants to admit it!) This particular film was just so unique and cinematically beautiful. The music used was so melodic and just perfect for the setting of the film. It gave me ratatouille vibes in a sense. The French culture that was displayed was so beautiful and made me smile the entire film. The concept of the film was the best thing about it. Call me childish, but animated films warm my heart. It brings a sense of nostalgia of the years where I would just sit and watch cartoons all day. Oh! how I yearn for those days. I think I loved this film so much because of the feeling it gave me. If a film doesn’t move me inside, I don’t appreciate it as much as a film that does. Animation just brings out the child in me, and I often like to be remembered of my childlike ways. It reassures me that I’m not a grown up yet, thank God!
Also, this film made me think of the Kentucky Derby and the infamous hat pieces that are displayed there. I think it’s only appropriate that I mention that one day, I too will be wearing my Sunday’s best with a giant hat on watching horses race. Why, I have no reason to be ashamed, so why not just say it!
Now with that little spill, let me actually breakdown the film and rate it.
-The overall graphics were really well done and accurate. I could see these characters as actual people. Graphics get a 10/10 for me!
-The music was so peaceful and accurate. I have to find the music used and add it to my music library to be honest. Music gets a 10/10!
-The plot was easy to follow, nothing confusing about it, but the fact the dialogue was in a different language threw me for a loop, and following the subtitles and trying to watch the film at once was an extra task I didn’t really want to do, but it was such a minor thing, I can’t really complain. 10/10 for me!
The overall film gets a 10/10 for me. Some might not see it as THAT good, but it was so good to me, I have nothing to complain about. I really recommend you guys watch this film! Share your thoughts with me on how you thought it was! Also, now that I have a steady outlet for short films, expect more of this series from me. I’ll stop talking now so you can watch, enjoy!
I was so excited about this post! This film seems so interesting to me, and I will be giving it a watch.