Opus attempts to explore the dangers of idolism and celebrity culture in the vain of Jordan Peele but fails to reach an comparable level of subtext. Paired with a predictable plot and a back loaded, verbatim explanation of the thematic focus, Opus ends up just being a shallow imitation of Get Out and many other films like it. (Shoutout Ayo though!!)
"We got Get Out at home"
Stylistically, Run Lola Run is gorgeous, creative and fun to watch. The plot utilizes the medium of film in an interesting way as well.
I didn't realize how much Run Lola Run influenced until watching this. The Lizzie McGuire inspiration is obvious but learning this was the foundation of one of my favorite games The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask literally made my jaw dropped. The film uses reused assets (footage) to extend the runtime in an interesting and creative way. Everything clicked in my head.
Unironically Inspiring. Thank you based god
I've turned to the original manga countless times for inspiration but finally seeing this animated led me to go home, call my childhood friend and immediately pull out my childhood journals, comics & loose leaf drawings. Why'd I ever stop drawing?
Must watch for any creative. It'll change your life.
