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When a young telemarketer is confronted by a mysterious talking ostrich, he learns that the universe is stop motion animation. He must put aside his dwindling toaster sales and focus on convincing his colleagues of his terrifying discovery. It's scary business living in a stop motion world, where your faces come off and a giant hand controls your every move.
A man encounters an ostrich that claims the world is a simulation, leading him on a surreal journey to question reality. As he delves deeper into this bizarre revelation, his perception of life and existence is irrevocably altered. The film explores themes of existentialism and the nature of truth through absurdist humor and philosophical musings.
The film garnered mixed to positive reviews, praised for its unique concept and philosophical undertones, though some critics found its execution uneven. Audiences were divided, with some appreciating its quirky nature and others finding it too abstract.
Praised for its originality and thought-provoking premise.
Some viewers found the surreal narrative and pacing to be challenging.
Appreciated for its blend of humor and philosophical exploration.
Google audience: Google users largely enjoyed the film's unconventional approach, with many highlighting its unique story and engaging philosophical questions. Some found it to be a refreshingly different cinematic experience, while a smaller number felt it was overly bizarre.
The film's title is a direct quote from a dream the director had, which inspired the entire concept.
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"Neil" is under pressure from his boss to increase his toaster sales tally. If he doesn't buck up, he's out - and he only has til tomorrow! Bluntly, he's bored of this telephone-bound existence and in a moment of absent-mindedness starts to...