I wish Hollywood made more hand drawn animation. Thank goodness it's still prevalent in other parts of the world. The gorgeous French film Arco is an example of why the push towards GCI in mainstream western animation is such a loss. Arco is a true thing of beauty, capturing a visual story telling style that CGI just cannot touch.
It may call to mind Studio Ghibli films or even the Iron Giant. Arco is the story of being lost through time and finding connection. The story is bittersweet and will literally make you cry. It is a reminder of the power of fantastic story telling and all it can accomplish.
But I can't get over just how beautiful it is to watch and how much I want more of this sort of animation. Arco is best seen on a big screen but can be fully appreciated at home as well. It is the sort of story that is accessible for almost all ages offering something rich to whomever approaches it.
Arco
Starring: Romy Fay, Juliano Krue Valdi, Mark Ruffalo, Natalie Portman, Will Farrell, Andy Samberg, America Ferrera, Flea
Director: Ugo Bienvenu
Writers: Félix de Givry, Ugo Bienvenu
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