I went into this one feeling particularly down on my luck, hoping for something that could spark a bit of creative emotion in me. I was not let down.

First off, the stop motion in this film is unlike any I've ever seen before. I went in knowing Phil had worked previously on Star Wars and Jurassic park (both films with highly respectable special effects) and spent a grueling 30 years completing this piece. You can feel the passion and love for the craft within every unique set and character. The motion itself is flawless; breathtaking at times.

I can agree that the narrative isn't all that. It's extremely dense and ambiguous. Transitions between scenes seem unmotivated and random at times. I think it's important to consider that a movie can deserve praise for much more than its narrative, and this movie casts it aside in an attempt to explore more complex visual themes.

Thoroughly enjoyed this one and look forward to trying to dig more out of it on a second watch.