Paperman is a short and sweet love story from Disney that delivers more in 6 minutes than many modern Disney films deliver in 90 to 120. firstly I would like to explain my rating system. if I don't like a film, it gets 1 star. if a film is just "ok" it gets 5 or in some cases 6. if I think a film is great it gets a 9. if I think a film is incredible it gets a 10
Paperman gets a 10
Sure, the story is simple, guy sees girl at train station, guy sees girl again, guy goes after girl, guy fails, love finds a way, happy days. What more can you expect from a 6 minute short?
I Also liked the fact that although this is a Disney animation, it doesn't end in marriage and fairytale happily ever after. there are a couple of pictures during the credits that depict merely a half hour after the couple are reunited. no cartoon kiss, no huge pink heart behind their silhouettes, just a man and a woman, on a date. very sweet and intimate.
The design of the two main characters is gorgeous (albeit typically Disney) and I feel meant to convey a sense of innocence among a cold and cruel world of ugly people barking orders. the feature is in black and white with the only colour being the girl's lips and the kiss on the piece of paper, which magically endows it with the power of love, I guess. The short didn't need any more colour than that. (nice move using the same technique as Schindler's List, though)
The 3D elements merged with traditional animation styles is a stroke of genius and I would love to see a film done this way.
Overall, I loved Paperman. My girlfriend loves it too, and it reminds us both of us as the characters look very much like us. maybe it has more impact if you are yourself in love, and as soppy as we are.
My opinion is 10/10
Paperman gets a 10
Sure, the story is simple, guy sees girl at train station, guy sees girl again, guy goes after girl, guy fails, love finds a way, happy days. What more can you expect from a 6 minute short?
I Also liked the fact that although this is a Disney animation, it doesn't end in marriage and fairytale happily ever after. there are a couple of pictures during the credits that depict merely a half hour after the couple are reunited. no cartoon kiss, no huge pink heart behind their silhouettes, just a man and a woman, on a date. very sweet and intimate.
The design of the two main characters is gorgeous (albeit typically Disney) and I feel meant to convey a sense of innocence among a cold and cruel world of ugly people barking orders. the feature is in black and white with the only colour being the girl's lips and the kiss on the piece of paper, which magically endows it with the power of love, I guess. The short didn't need any more colour than that. (nice move using the same technique as Schindler's List, though)
The 3D elements merged with traditional animation styles is a stroke of genius and I would love to see a film done this way.
Overall, I loved Paperman. My girlfriend loves it too, and it reminds us both of us as the characters look very much like us. maybe it has more impact if you are yourself in love, and as soppy as we are.
My opinion is 10/10