Movie Review—Flow
What a delight!
I would recommend Flow to anyone of any age. Kids will be captivated by it. Adults will be thoroughly entertained. I watched it with my wife and mother and we all loved it. The genius of Flow lies in its ability to tell a complex story without a single word of dialogue. Through masterful visual storytelling, we follow the journey of unlikely companions brought together by circumstance. The movie proves that friendship knows no species, and survival depends on cooperation.
What starts as a simple tale of animals escaping rising waters becomes a meditation on trust, growth, and the bonds we forge in times of crisis.
Old CG, but still effective
I'll be honest: initially, I was a little put off by the low-quality CG. It looks like the CG from a game that came out 15 years ago. But in time, it gave me a feeling of nostalgia. Oh, for the days of Halo II and Call of Duty: Modern Warfare. And at no time was the low-res CG a limitation in telling the story.
There are numerous laugh-out-loud scenes and some real tension as well.
Stay Until The End
There is an extra after the end credits finish that you absolutely must see. It's short, but you'll be glad you saw it.
Fun fact
Director Gints Zilbalodis not only directed and wrote the film but also created the animation, composed the music, and produced the entire project largely by himself over three and a half years. It's a testament to what passionate creators can achieve with modern animation tools.
Grade: A+
If You Liked This...
Fans of Flow should check out other dialogue-free animated masterpieces like
- The Red Turtle
- Wall-E (at least its first act)
For more unconventional animation, try
- The Boy and the Heron
- Wild Robot
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