As I expected, I did not enjoy this film. Aside from the animation of animals, which were very smooth and realistic, I disliked everything about this piece. If I were asked, what other export from Sweden it resembled most, it would have to be an Ikea coffee table. Confusing to piece together, and low quality, in my opinion.
For the benefit of not turning into the
hulk while writing this, I will focus on the positives I have about
the film. The stop motion for the rabbit is exceptionally well done.
Considering also the fact its been implemented into a live action
film, the animation work on the toys and rabbit must be commended.
The stop motion involving the girl isn’t incredible, but
considering the budget the film had to work on, and the fact this
film was made in 1988, it can be forgiven. What cannot be forgiven is
the sound effects and foley. I felt like my ears were going to bleed
at parts due to the terrible choice of sound. I had to put earphones
in half way through because the sound of the plates crashing was just
too loud. The dialogue aswell, although very rare, was terribly
timed. I’m aware that the film is originally in swedish, but when
dubbing the film, I feel like they were high when pacing and dropping
in the dialogue. It was off time with the child speaking, and felt
like I was watching an 80's martial arts movie.
The film is meant to be dream like
state. An illusion imagined by the small girl. But from the look of the rabbit and other toys, it would appear to be more of a nightmare. Overall, not my
cup of tea. I liked the stop motion movements of the toys and rabbit.
But any attempt to enjoy this was destroyed by the sound issues. I can assure you I will not be viewing
this film again.
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