In reply to Enty:
> If I showed this to my daughter I know it would instantly become the greatest thing she's ever seen. That's if she hasn't already seen it.
> She's nearly 17. I don't know what to do.
Its not in the same league as a slasher horror, they are all clay (?) after all. It is difficult to categorise neatly but if your daughter likes stop-start, weird, animation, horror, eerie, bleak, dystopian then it covers some or all of these and more. Ive researched the film quite a bit since last week and many in the game just appreciate it for the quality of the art in itself, despite it being a difficult thing to understand and watch. She might find it utterly boring.
Some have tried to extract allegory from it and I can see that there is much to analyse and to attach elements to. However, the narrative, such that it is, is disjointed. It would make a great assignment for a media/film studies student.
Weirdly, I loved it for the Steampunk, the expanse and immersive qualities. In fact, I haven't thought about any other film since I watched this on Thursday, it had such an effect on me. A bit like Mother, or Blair Witch when they were first released. Granted, my perspective might have been altered by the onset of COVID, an overnight on a plane in the dark with everyone else asleep and a week's worth of jetlag so the brain might have been perfectly receptive to a weirdness hit. I will watch it again soon from the comfort of the couch to see if I enjoy it in the same way. I dont doubt it will become a cult classic.
Im even considering joining a local Steampunk society and joining a festival for the day - I love the clothing and vibe - (Im sure this will pass).
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