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One of the most original animated films pretty much ever. Not for everyone for sure,but exactly what I needed and the music is super rad.
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Strange Frame
2012
Movie
98 min
English
28th century, 200 years after the Great Earth Exodus. Naia, a feisty, young singer/songwriter, falls in love with the beautiful saxophonist Parker in Ganymede, one of Jupiter's moons. The two form a band - and now they have to not only make it as musicians but also to fight for their freedom. Dramatically rendered in rich, hand drawn animation, Strange Frame brings us into a world of space pirates, indentured slaves and genetic mutations - infused with music throughout, to create a dreamlike tale unlike anything you've ever seen.
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IMDb6.3/10
Director: Richie D. Reyes•Genres: Sci-Fi, Drama, Thriller
Plot Summary
In a dystopian future where emotions are suppressed by a chip implant, a young woman, Anya, discovers a hidden world of music and art. She finds herself drawn into a dangerous rebellion led by a mysterious figure who offers her a chance to feel again. As Anya grapples with her newfound emotions, she uncovers a conspiracy that threatens the very fabric of their controlled society.
Critical Reception
Strange Frame received mixed reviews, with critics often praising its ambitious themes and visual style, but criticizing its pacing and sometimes uneven narrative. Audience reception was similarly divided, appreciating its unique premise but finding elements of the execution lacking.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its thought-provoking exploration of emotion and control.
Commended for its distinctive visual aesthetic and performances.
Criticized for occasional narrative flaws and pacing issues.
Google audience: N/A
Fun Fact
The film features a unique blend of live-action and animation, a stylistic choice made to visually represent the characters' emotional states and the dystopian world.
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