This sometimes screamingly funny cartoon is another in a long line of exceptional work from the National Film Board of Canada. I don't know if Canada believes in the concept of justifiable homicide, but an excellent case could be made here for just such an action. One feels for the poor guy plugging away with "assistance" he'd be best off without! Recommended.
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A very nice film using puppets
planktonrules16 December 2008
Warning: Spoilers
This is yet another excellent animated films from the Canadian Film Board. This government organization funds animated shorts--often the type that are not commercial--more experimental or artsy. In this case, the film makers used puppets--a medium not usually associated with wide-spread theatrical or television release.
While the animation is very, very good, what I appreciated about this film is that it wasn't all about the art work--as is sometimes the case with some of the Film Board's films. Instead of just nice animation, this one has a clever story about the man who wanted to be the first Canadian to build and fly a plane. What set this apart is that it is narrated by his "assistant"--a meddler who at each opportunity seems to screw things up very badly. This gave the film a nice light sense of humor and it kept my interest. A nicely made film that you can't help but like.
While the animation is very, very good, what I appreciated about this film is that it wasn't all about the art work--as is sometimes the case with some of the Film Board's films. Instead of just nice animation, this one has a clever story about the man who wanted to be the first Canadian to build and fly a plane. What set this apart is that it is narrated by his "assistant"--a meddler who at each opportunity seems to screw things up very badly. This gave the film a nice light sense of humor and it kept my interest. A nicely made film that you can't help but like.
Well crafted
LeRoyMarko17 June 2002
Another great short animation from the National Film Board of Canada. Tells us the story of W.W. Gibson. The guy wants to be the first Canadian to fly (an airplane) over the Prairie. But he gets no help from his assistant! Nicely executed film with great animation.
Out of 100, I gave it 80. That's good for *** out of ****.
Seen at home, in Toronto, on April 25th, 2002.
Out of 100, I gave it 80. That's good for *** out of ****.
Seen at home, in Toronto, on April 25th, 2002.
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