This won the Oscar for Animated Short. There will be spoilers ahead:
This is a semi-deranged bit of madness. I find myself wondering what various executives of some of the companies which still exist think about various characters and incidents taking place in this short (particularly McDonald's). Let's face it, it isn't every day an iconic figure goes off the rails as spectacularly as the clown does here. He's one "Top of the world, Ma!" away from Cody Jarrett territory.
There's a lot to like about this short. It's visually stunning to look at and every time I watch it, I notice quite a few things along the edges I didn't see before (at six times so far, I'm still noticing stuff for the first time).
The choice of music is fascinating. They start with a peppy song sung by Dean Martin and end with the Ink Spots. The underscoring is effective and fitting.
You'll see appearances by Mr. Clean, the Jolly Green Giant, The Pringles guy(s), your favorite M&Ms, Mr. Peanut and other trademarks (some of which may have caused various lawyers some sleepless nights). The language is colorful and definitely the kind of thing you'd find in a Scorsese or Tarantino film rather than the average animated short. This not meant for children in any way, shape or form.
Blink and you'll probably miss something. Not for all tastes, but it's fast-paced, entertaining and funny in a disturbed, chuckle with a gasp and a drop of blood at the corner of your mouth kind of way. Available on a Blu-Ray/DVD combo release from Shorts International (which is itself a very good compilation of Academy Award winning shorts, live action and animation). Logorama is well worth watching and most recommended.
This is a semi-deranged bit of madness. I find myself wondering what various executives of some of the companies which still exist think about various characters and incidents taking place in this short (particularly McDonald's). Let's face it, it isn't every day an iconic figure goes off the rails as spectacularly as the clown does here. He's one "Top of the world, Ma!" away from Cody Jarrett territory.
There's a lot to like about this short. It's visually stunning to look at and every time I watch it, I notice quite a few things along the edges I didn't see before (at six times so far, I'm still noticing stuff for the first time).
The choice of music is fascinating. They start with a peppy song sung by Dean Martin and end with the Ink Spots. The underscoring is effective and fitting.
You'll see appearances by Mr. Clean, the Jolly Green Giant, The Pringles guy(s), your favorite M&Ms, Mr. Peanut and other trademarks (some of which may have caused various lawyers some sleepless nights). The language is colorful and definitely the kind of thing you'd find in a Scorsese or Tarantino film rather than the average animated short. This not meant for children in any way, shape or form.
Blink and you'll probably miss something. Not for all tastes, but it's fast-paced, entertaining and funny in a disturbed, chuckle with a gasp and a drop of blood at the corner of your mouth kind of way. Available on a Blu-Ray/DVD combo release from Shorts International (which is itself a very good compilation of Academy Award winning shorts, live action and animation). Logorama is well worth watching and most recommended.