Review of Wrinkles (2011) by Fawn O — 22 Jul 2014
"Wrinkles", a contemporary Spanish animation providing sharp, salient commentary -- through vibrant characterization -- concerning the collective neglect and ostracization of elderly citizens in society (namely: the conditions in which nursing homes and retirement facilities are kept, as well as the misconceptions, prejudice, and [inhumane] treatment of geriatrics and associated disorders), is a mature and squeamishly dark comedy drama constructed in a refreshingly traditional hand-drawn style balancing tender, ornamental simplicity and potent cynicism which captivates the very essence of senility.
When his family decides they can no longer cope with his accelerating Alzheimer's disease, former bank teller, Emilio (Martin Sheen), reluctantly consigns to live out the rest of his days in a retirement facility. As each must discover their own manner of coping in such an excruciatingly destitute place, there exists a "One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest " (Jack Nicholson; 1975) familiarity because you observe the routine monotony of their day-to-day life confronted by these colourful, dementia-induced misadventures -- an impressive scope of detail to be appreciated here -- of Emilio and his fellow inmates.
Its quirky and imaginative design, careful -- albeit saucy -- dialogue, and uneven pacing is animated poetry.
B+[77%].
This review of Wrinkles (2011) was written by Fawn O on 22 Jul 2014.
Wrinkles has generally received very positive reviews.
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