- S: The animals are undoubtedly over-anthropomorphized: the animals' understanding and ability to steer the boat and their organization skills to rescue others feels
far-fetched relative to the rather sensible actions of the animals throughout the rest of the films. Also, the capybara's strength and the crane's decision to defend the cat
feel exceptionally unlikely.
- C: The film is full of incredible beauty. Only issue is that the character animation a bit clunky at times, especially in the opening scenes. The water and swimming scenes are
particularly impressive.
- E: The film is a flow-state story, where there is little direction. The film for a long period, feels like it is an extended short-film, but then near the end there are some
moments of such incredible beauty and meaning that it makes the wait worthwhile.
- N: The story is very stream of conciousness for most of it, which I think is a strength given the subject matter. There is often little direction, but there is definitely
a bit too much repetition with the same ideas: rescuing other animals and the Lemur's fascination with shiny objects. All that being said, the last 20 or so minutes of the film have
some moments that are shocking visually and conceptually.
- T: The film received two bonus points: one for the incredible visuals and concept of the earth opening up and swallowing the flood, and one for the conceptual and visual brilliance of
the scene where the crane is absorbed by the heavens. The water visuals are also consistently impressive throughout the film.
The film is a bit dull at moments where it definitely has a short film too long feel, but the shot where the crane goes into the stars is something
that has stayed with me days later. Worth the watch for this moment alone.
Number of Watches: 1
