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Wednesday, 28 November 2012

Mary And Max [2009]

Mary And Max is a beautifully written claymation film from Austrailia's Adam Elliot, creator of the award-winning short Harvie Krumpet.  
As it follows the story of two outcasts who strike up an unlikely friendship as pen-pals from Australia and New York, the film explores themes of depression, loneliness and the little things in life we will never understand.  The subject matter is pretty heavy but it's brightened up by a stark sense of humour that is both familiar and warm.  

4 Home-ophobias out of 5

1 comment:

Dr Faustus said...

Loved this. Same score. 4 anxiety attacks out of 5