Sorry, I have a short attention span. So far I can tell it's of really good quality though. It looks like it's going to be one of those pschological, introspective, super-artsy pieces I'm not usually into, mainly because they have the pacing of holding an old lady's hand while crossing the street. I'll probably end up watching the rest of it later just for the artwork as it is terrific. The scene changing the bed into a car was marvelous.So far, I admire the intent to do without dialogue but it makes for an awfully slow story. I just don't think visual story telling has to be slow. I think people are far more sympathetic to psychology and dreams than some story tellers give them credit for. So yes, I'm criticizing the pacing. Perhaps it will pay out eventually. In my history the build up usually falls flat more often than not but I try to always gives them a chance even if it does bore me at first there are usually more than a few redeeming qualities towards the end, I hope at least. . . rating pending.
Reviews for "We Just Exist "
Why'd you even rate it to begin with if you hadn't watched the whole thing yet?
It's quite fast paced, i didn't want it to be one of slow boring art films that are all black and white and whatnot.. Give the whole thing a go and even if you don't like it i certainly don't think it deserves 0/5
If you are not Marcus please show this review to him. Fives across the board. Kudos to you. Congratulations. Thank you. You sir are amazing. That was amazing. I didn't care about the file size. The beginning I was confused about but after a second time through...That was an interesting way to show a child growing up. I feel the war theme was an attack on the plethora of war games that children play now a days and the allegory of love being a bomb that shook his entire world was deep and thought provoking.
The scene with the man mixing those traits in an alchemical way and producing Jack's adult personality was again confusing at first, but very excellent. At this point in the film I was wondering if you would keep switching art styles between the two. More on that later. The timing of the alarm clock song and him turning it off was subtle but eye catching if you know the song. For my age bracket (20-29) it probably was.
The transition to the school scene I feel was a trip through life perhaps? The Teddy bear he brought with his was starting to dig into my brain as being a symbol but of what I had no clue. Then it really made me wonder why he brought it too school... High school. The scene with the Girlfriend made me wonder if perhaps she dies of a sickness or a cancer. Then the news broad cast switched that to oh she committed suicide. And at first with the medication ad i thought you were just making fun of those commercials.
I'll admit I did have a giggle at the Certified Professional being an Indian. (Albeit a racial profile hint behind said giggle.) The school scene again and the drop into the notebook seemed like revert back to childhood to me. As if he was daydreaming. Then BOOM! You hit me with he murdered her?! Followed by denial then (in Navi from LoZ: Ocarina of Time's voice) HEY! LISTEN! Lol sorry. I loved the zombie scene and the pills all over the floor! It hit home for me because I know too many people under the zombiefying effects of prescript meds.
The seaside scene was very confusing I didn't know if he was like in a happy place or if we traveled through time.
The claymation scene broke my heart. For I too have had heartbreak resulting from me grabbing the phone. I legit started crying. And my broken heart exploded like a fission bomb when I heard the punch/kick sound. I had to pause. I was crying to where my tears wouldn't let me watch untill they stopped. (This story was that amazingly written and portrayed.)
This story hit me hard to where I was thinking after he (god its so hard to type this after knowing he loved her) dumped her body over the edge I thought to myself "I'd go over too just because I probably wouldn't have wanted to go on alone." And then he did. I paused. I cried. I cried hard. I don't know why but it was amazing. So deep! So beautiful! The montage of films the couple took made it seem that much personal and that much more amazing. Dude I am not ashamed of saying this I cried. I CRIED LIKE A BABY! That video was amazing. Beautiful. I am following you from here on out. You are talented sir. Thank you for making this. Thank you for that beautiful story.
(I just woke up for the record so forgive me if my writing comes off a bit dazed and confused hehe )
I'm sorry i can't respond to every detail in your message but i did read it all and thanks for taking the time to write a detailed analysis of my works :)
"It hit home for me because I know too many people under the zombiefying effects of prescript meds." You hit the nail on the head with this one and i'm glad someone picked this up.
When i showed it to my friends they asked "why does it keep cutting back and forwards between the zombie and him?" I too have had many close friends lives effected by xanax, valium and other anti-depressants/anti-schizophrenic medication.
" For I too have had heartbreak resulting from me grabbing the phone. I legit started crying. And my broken heart exploded like a fission bomb when I heard the punch/kick sound. I had to pause. I was crying to where my tears wouldn't let me watch untill they stopped. (This story was that amazingly written and portrayed.)" Wow thanks so much man, it was extra tough for me creating that scene and i'll let you in on a little secret. All the shots of the main characters house were shot at my girlfriends house.. Just before the end of the shoot she broke up with me for another guy.. So having to sit there and recreate her house in claymation was very weird and a bit creepy even of me to do.. but i knew i had to finish the film regardless of how hurt i was.. I tried very hard to capture what i felt at the time and even though i didn't kill her or anything having someone leave you is about as bad as them dieing in my opinion.. In some cases worse i believe..
"I am following you from here on out. You are talented sir. Thank you for making this. Thank you for that beautiful story." Thanks for the support man! you MAY also enjoy a documentary i did recently although it's VERY VERY different to this. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0k-IvOOkeAc&list=UULzMSN8oLwcls7PYIe1jDKQ&index=2&feature=plcp
If that link doesn't work then just youtube search "Cannabis : Behind The Smokescreen"
I'm currently still in film school and I'm working on a pitch for a short film and I'm then going to use that short film to pitch for a feature film if that makes sense? I have many ideas ahead of me many fitting into genre's such as comedy, horror, drama, animaton, etc..
As i've said before this is my first big film but it CERTAINLY won't be my last :) expect more and i'm glad you enjoyed it.
It feels like you were telling three different stories in one with multiple styles of animation. I first saw it and all I could think was wow, this is close to describing emotion properly. It was very trippy, but you definitely conveyed the idea well
I lol'd aww'd and wtf'd great vid dude.
Its started out slow, but then quickly picked up.
The acting was very good, it almost feels like I'm watching a surreal autobiography based on a true story.
Why'd she have to go and do that though.....why...............