The Looking Planet (2014)

first, for provocative idea. second - for the extraordinary animation. not the last- for something who seems be mix between poetry and emotions and delicate humor and eccentric explanation for a masterpiece /Prometheus story who defines us. a film about a boy and about imagination/experiments/miracle /family and about... the first ancestor of crocodile. after its end, the first temptation is to define it as experience. not only ordinary. because it is like a large open window to the most wonderful miracle.and, maybe, this is the motif who legitimate it as real touching animation.because it is, in fact, a sweet homage to humankind.

"The Looking Planet" is not a bad or terrible short film by any means, but i must say it is not a good one either. Animation, characters and story are all only mediocre at best, so I am certainly surprised by this film's IMDb rating, awards recognition and reviews here. It is an animated science fiction film that runs for 16.5 minutes and maybe the reason why I did not like it that much is because I am generally not too big on the genre. The writer and director is Eric Law Anderson and it somehow shows in here that he has not made a film in over a decade. Taking that into account, it is actually a pretty good effort I must admit. Nonetheless, not good enough to let me recommend this one. I hope he can step things up for future projects again, so that the one or two fine moments in here extend over an entire (short) film.

This was one of the best short films I saw last year. It created a lasting effect upon me and I have used it as an example of short film making in several discussions throughout the year. I have tracked it's progress as it has made it's way through various festivals and garnered several awards. This is a film I would want in my collection for the opportunity to show others what a great short film looks like. I enjoyed the story, the world, the characters, and dialogue. The Looking Planet is both playful and thoughtful. It has an amazing soundtrack and an engaging story.This film is truly worth your time and will enhance your experience of short films.

This film is incredible. It evoked more emotion in just 16 minutes than 99.9% of full-length movies out there today. Watching it is like listening to a masterpiece of music, including a moment when the music rises and reaches a note so pure and utterly, heart-breakingly beautiful it becomes transcendent. Beyond the fact that the story itself is thoughtful and poetic, the animation is gorgeous and the soundtrack ethereal. No words of praise can possibly do this work of art justice, for seeing it is more of an experience than anything else. Do yourself a favor and see it if at all possible. You absolutely will not regret it!!