Review of Little Otik (2001) by Shane D — 02 Jan 2009

Svankmajer draws from Czech folk tales to bring us a twisted little metaphor about parenthood.

This review of Little Otik (2001) was written by Shane D on 02 Jan 2009.

Little Otik has generally received positive reviews.

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By Brian C (2,025) on 10 Aug 2009

Surreal and grotesque fairy tale from Svankmajer -- even the camera angles are sensuously disgusting. Laced with subversive ha-ha's…

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By Neil C (206) on 20 Dec 2009

The cellar, the old man's trouser fist, the babies sold like fish, the social worker's gruesome end - you have to watch this…

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By Salix A (41) on 24 Nov 2009

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By Tor M (646) on 23 Sep 2015

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By Caleb C (670) on 30 Jul 2012

Guillermo del Toro should do a remake of this…

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By Amanda K (306) on 06 Nov 2010

Proof that a mother will love her child even if he is a flesh eating tree stump. :D…

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Dan sure finds some wonderful weirdness on Netflix! Three stars for interest level…

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By Elgan D (601) on 12 Dec 2010

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By Esther B (30) on 18 Apr 2010

This is my first Svankmajer film. I thought it was inventive in many ways…

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By Nate B (216) on 13 Dec 2010

An interesting film that explores consumerism in our modern culture in a very untradional way…

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