Film No. 97 (2023) December 24th. 8:00 PM SOMERVILLE Outdoor U.W.A.
"ROBOT DREAMS may be sentimental, but, most importantly, it is also wise. Wise beyond it's years" (An early response from a critic present at the film's preview).
WINNER : Best Animated Film (Pablo Berger); European Film Awards 2023. Nominee: Best Feature Film, Animated or Mixed Media (Pablo Berger) Satellite F.F.
Dog meets robot (DIY robot). Dog loses robot. Robot finds new friend, eventually. Dog finds new friend, but never forgets robot. ROBOT DREAMS has so much more to say. It's more like, lonely dog changes direction in his loveless New York Life by building his own robot. An instant companion, programmed to have fun with Dog!
Told without dialogue, but with imaginative images and sound, Spanish director Pablo Berger (BLANCANIEVES) presents a simple tale about connection, in a clever feel-good manner. Dog's decision to actually do something, fast-tracks him into life in a way he could never have calculated. He'll forever be thankful for the opportunities offered him.
A Spanish director setting his tale in 80's New York has a story, I'm sure. The fact the Trade Centre Towers make regular background appearances, says much about his reminder to the world, that the sun had only recently gone down on simpler times.
Berger is presenting a simple tale about connection and kindness. The characters are uncomplicated animals and machines with not a care in the world. Never once in the 100 minutes do we crave a conversation between characters. He has meticulously engaged us with his visuals. It is a wonderful feature film. 10GUMS.
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