Proving that animation isn't just for children, director Elliot's second feature is an adult tale of true pathos and raw emotion. Gorgeously stop-motion animated in a grungy style, Memoir of a Snail is a feast for audiences looking to laugh, cry, and be moved when they go to the cinema.
Elliot has made a name for himself doing meticulous claymation, doing all the animation in the real world without adding any special effects. He tells stories (likely elaborated) from his real life community and and each work is a labour of love. You can feel it when you're watching it. It is easy to believe something might have been CGI here or there but it's not and the scope of this is remarkable. But it's the story and the heart here that is the most powerful part.
Memoir of a Snail is filled with amazingly rich character after amazingly rich character. The depth and breadth of his story telling and characterization is simply remarkable. But little of that, nor his diligent craftsmanship would matter a whole lot if the film wasn't just such an overwhelming delight. The whole you'll-laugh-you'll-cry thing is completely applicable here with this joyously beautiful film.
Memoir of a Snail
Starring: Sarah Snook, Kodi Smit-McPhee, Eric Bana, Magda Szubanski, Dominique Pinon, Tony Armstrong, Jacki Weaver
Writer/Director: Adam Elliot
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