A nasty mint, refreshing

Jevon 2022-03-17 09:01:03

Tired of "Flying House"? Bored of "Monster Aliens"?
Get some heavenly meatballs.
The Q version of the 2012 catastrophe took a breath away from audiences familiar with American animated films, well and for a long time noncommittal, the film's features, like its name, are a bit quirky, but fresh enough. It has dropped so many big fish and meat, but it is not greasy at all.

Let's briefly summarize the characteristics of this film: high
density: the number of creative points in one and a half hours is twice that of a general cinema film (think about how many creative points "Flying House" has)
Fast speed: no procrastination, especially not Begrudgingly reduce the length of key scenes and key scenes, and give up the full development of the characters to form a compact style effect (the speed of the flying house?)
The effectiveness of the hook: The so-called "hook" is the plot foreshadowing buried by the screenwriter, such as: replacing shoes The glue, long-legged TV, monkey thinking translator, mouse bird, strong "getting off the star", police's choice, gummy bear, cat video... There are so many hooks that they are basically clearly and effectively hung on the main plot. .
Character growth: Although relatively simple, the context is clear.

Originality of design: the character is not very original, or even obviously plagiarized, the character setting is not unique enough, the character action is too conceptual, and it is less distinctive (of course not as good as Disney)
Bad taste: the interesting point is too unique, so it is bound to cause a certain group of people to feel bad , is not destined to be watched by the whole people (of course not as good as Disney)

The reason for giving five stars: This film maximizes its advantages in a flattering way:
The idea of ​​"pie in the sky" is fascinating, and the director did not get caught up in it. "Pie", but fully expanded a full story. (Flying house, got stuck in that house)
Speed ​​encryption, using stories, ideas, hooks to make up for the lack of production and design, sacrificing a little "complexity", but getting a sense of refreshment.

Unlike Pixar and DreamWorks, the meatballs are smashed down, isn't it funny? The mainstream use of alternative elements, fast plots dragging everything... This may herald a revolution in commercial animation films. The infiltration of niche interest. definitely an alternative
Think about it, if it was ten years ago, this film would have been unimaginable!

PS extension: warn the American people to actively reflect on their way of life, delicious food can also cause devastating disasters to the environment.

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Extended Reading

Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs quotes

  • Tim Lockwood: Can you look me in the eye and tell me you've got this under control and it's not gonna end up in a disaster?

    Flint Lockwood: Yes.

    [hurriedly, looks in his father's eyes]

    Flint Lockwood: I've got this under control, and it's not gonna end up in a disaster!

  • Sam Sparks: A town that is truly a la mode

    French Weather Reporter: ...a la mode.

    Arabic Weather Reporter: ...a la mode.

    English Weather Reporter: A town that is truly topped with ice cream.