Review of Mary and Max (2009) by Albert K — 30 Apr 2012
"Mary and Max". Glanced at the cover and the first thought was, "Hey, looks like a very interesting movie." Wow... interesting indeed. This animated movie ain't for children; this is one dark movie.
"Mary and Max" is a very clever, multi-layered philosophical study of two social outcasts. There's hardly any color, and the narrative's usually delivered in first person with heart-warmingly, nimble dialogue between the two lonely stars.
You're gonna laugh, you're gonna feel dread, and you're gonna feel happy. Its as immersive as its gonna get for an animated movie, and it's all due to the cohesive delivery -- ingenious direction, out-of-this-world yet familiar style, and the great voice actors are just to name a few of the ensemble achievements "Mary and Max" manages to pull off.
It's definitely not for everyone, but it's hardly getting the praise that it deserves.
This review of Mary and Max (2009) was written by Albert K on 30 Apr 2012.
Mary and Max has generally received very positive reviews.
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