Friendly Fire!
By Robert Waldman
Done well animated films can be a blast. Recent years have seen the flourishing of films made with clay animation. Funny, smart and sophisticated humour is on tap in Memoir of a Snail. Original and somewhat saucy this new release from Mongrel Media is bold and different. And definitely worth your time. Catch it at select theatres around B.C.
Despite its gone off the rails government, like so many others, Australia creativity is oozing forth in Memoir of a Snail. Credit director/writer Adam Eliot for taking us on an unbelievable journey. In a nutshell this fun comedy/drama recounts the rather eventful and tumultuous life of one Grace Pudel. Just like the famous The Lion King looks at the life cycle of a Lion Memoir of a Snail follows the life of a young girl through adulthood. During this journey we encounter a number of Grace’s zany friends who all have a message that resonates in her ( and perhaps your) life.
Funny, frank, and at times raucous Memoir of a Snail is uniquely original. And into this mix comes the story of collecting snails. Odd for sure but definitely interesting and intriguing here is one film that is so different yet full of everyday experiences many, many people will be able to relate to. Why it even has busy in Vancouver actor Eric Bana ( Munich) adding his voice as a Magistrate to these wild proceedings.
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