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... a visual tour de force, yes, but a slightly jarring one. Despite any flaws the movie may have, this is still very enjoyable. Allow me to detail my analyses:
- Visually, well, that was pretty stunning for the most part. Your (over)use of 'special effects' in some sequences makes them a (near) fascinating visual experience. The title (Bliss part) is an excellent example of this use and how great it can be, I think it comes out stunningly well and really stands out (as does the menu).
Outside of these sequences, the results are more mixed, as is usual in collabs. I think that the main sequence (i.e., the ones depicting 'normal' events) sets a good visual path for the movie, which is maintained all the way by the first 'stream of conciense sequence' (even if having a male character with female characteristics is very jarring). The same can be said of the 'grabbing' sequence.
However, the next 'dreamlike' sequence feels slightly out pace with the rest of the movie for multiple reasons. The first problem is when the womans face becomes very prominent and, for some reason, she just didn't look right. I think it's the way she's designed, she just didn't look like the should (I know I'm being vague, but I can't really explain it much better).
The rest of that's artists sequence looked good and fit well with the rest of the movie (the tree portion is excellent!), but it's sad that one little detail made such a diference.
The second problem is the sequence with the outlines and 'scribbled' colours. I have nothing against that sort of art style, on the contrary, I feel that it can produce powerful images, but I think that it really didn't fit with the rest of the movie. Make no mistake, it's very well done (like eveything else), but it's just too diferent from the rest, I think, without a much stronger dissonace from the song (which might have justfied such a change).
Humm, well, I know I've presented a lot of criticisms on this aspect, but only because this is actually the movies greatest strength. All the sequences look great and are obviously very polished and well made, so major kudos too all the participating artists on this aspect, I don't think anyone of you let down the others! The criticisms are only that prominent because of these qualities.
- Musicly, well, I enjoy some of Muse's songs, but this isn't one of my favourites. Still, it's an ok song and I think that you managed to convey the overall mood of the song quite well and the visual - song coordination was spot-on. Oh, and of course, the songs outside of the title song were pretty nifty too, Winterwind is obviously a talented musician.
- The menu / pre-loader looks good, but it has one irratating problem. When I clicked on the 'about' button, I coulnd't find the button to close that portion afterwards!
So, overall, this is a great movie, with some stunning visuals, that lacks slightly only in a few details (the face and the whole man-female design) and in visual stlye that I felt was out of place. Major cheers and kudos to all involved, this is one of the best and most coherent collabs I've ever seen!
