tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27389910.post7744565999727168972..comments2024-03-09T07:19:46.311-05:00Comments on The Short Films Blog: World RecordMiddentohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13829095129849712488noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27389910.post-12998439838486932752008-09-04T13:16:00.000-04:002008-09-04T13:16:00.000-04:00The visual style of the film is remarkable for its...<I>The visual style of the film is remarkable for its exaggerated figures. Every muscle in Dan's body during the race is exaggerated and very closely examined.</I><BR/><BR/>It's a matter of personal preference, but my least favorite part of Japanese-style animation is this habit of self-indulgence. In this case, Koike got awfully <I>Aeon Flux</I>-happy and pulled the old trick of not animating the rest of the frame while anyone was talking. The mouth always moved alone. I hate that shortcut with a passion.<BR/><BR/>Thankfully, most of the story is told through the visual expression that you pointed out, so I can make my peace with this film.Jeremyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03683212751489697843noreply@blogger.com