I am sorry for the spoilers in this review, but I wanted to analyse the strengths of this film in depth. If you have watched the film before, then you can read the review. I hope you enjoy it!
This film is extremely good. I love the way the story is told through the film. Bill suffers from some sort of brain tumour and the film tells his "last" few weeks. The animation is simple but effective and its contrast to some of the real scenes and pictures is absolutely stunning.
I like the distress in the voice of the narrator through the film. It feels like it is rushing through (in a good way). His awkward life is introduced really well in his complicated attempt at speech and greeting in the first scene.
Towards the end, there are some extremely confusing and disfiguring images which really put you in Bill's perspective. The scenes close to the end are somewhat disturbing and intense and contrast really well to the following parts, with the scene where Bill sits under the tree.
In the final scene, Bill is granted eternal life. This is a very impactful scene and the wonderful Piano Concerto excerpt compliments it so well. The feelings towards his immortality are mixed. I guess it reflects his fear of death and how pointless it is to fear it, for eternal life is a worse punishment. I also think of it as being a relief and a final wish granted. He never had to stare death in the face before and he never will.
This film is the most beautiful that I had ever watched. My favourite by far. It is extremely emotionally draining and it reflects aspects of real life in new and brilliant ways. One of my best memories of my entire life is watching this film. I am sure you will enjoy it as much.
This film is extremely good. I love the way the story is told through the film. Bill suffers from some sort of brain tumour and the film tells his "last" few weeks. The animation is simple but effective and its contrast to some of the real scenes and pictures is absolutely stunning.
I like the distress in the voice of the narrator through the film. It feels like it is rushing through (in a good way). His awkward life is introduced really well in his complicated attempt at speech and greeting in the first scene.
Towards the end, there are some extremely confusing and disfiguring images which really put you in Bill's perspective. The scenes close to the end are somewhat disturbing and intense and contrast really well to the following parts, with the scene where Bill sits under the tree.
In the final scene, Bill is granted eternal life. This is a very impactful scene and the wonderful Piano Concerto excerpt compliments it so well. The feelings towards his immortality are mixed. I guess it reflects his fear of death and how pointless it is to fear it, for eternal life is a worse punishment. I also think of it as being a relief and a final wish granted. He never had to stare death in the face before and he never will.
This film is the most beautiful that I had ever watched. My favourite by far. It is extremely emotionally draining and it reflects aspects of real life in new and brilliant ways. One of my best memories of my entire life is watching this film. I am sure you will enjoy it as much.