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Twice Upon a Time
Mathias, aboard a ship with his wife, sees a boy with a striking resemblance to himself and is called - Mathias. He then tracks him to a town north of France to discover that the boys parents are exactly like his parents, only to know that his life is payed over again just 30 years post. He then chooses to be the guest in his own life, while he has a life to live at hand.
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Plot Summary
In a magical world populated by woodland creatures, a lonely king is faced with a difficult decision when his son falls ill. To save his son, he must obtain a magical flower that blooms only once a century. Along the way, he encounters challenges and learns the true meaning of love and sacrifice.
Critical Reception
Robert Zemeckis's 'Twice Upon a Time' was met with a generally mixed to negative reception from critics, who praised its visual innovation and animation but found the storytelling to be simplistic and lacking emotional depth. Audiences, particularly families, responded more favorably, appreciating the charming characters and gentle narrative.
What Reviewers Say
Visually impressive animation with a heartwarming, albeit predictable, story.
A charming fable that may appeal more to younger audiences than adults.
While technically proficient, the narrative struggles to maintain engagement.
Google audience: Google users generally found 'Twice Upon a Time' to be a delightful and charming film, with many appreciating its beautiful animation and positive messages. Some viewers felt the story was a bit too simple for older audiences, but it was widely considered a good choice for family viewing.
Fun Fact
The film utilized a combination of performance capture technology and traditional animation, a signature style of director Robert Zemeckis.
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