
We have no idea about his surroundings and neither does he. #Taal movie real analysis free#īefore he can free himself and find his way out of this strange place, our hero must face a large behemoth of a monster that follows the kid wherever he goes. In one of the most impressive feature debuts in recent years, Away is the product of a sole individual. Latvian animator Gints Zilbalodis writes, directs, edits, produces, and even provides the music score for this film. Rather than traditional hand-drawn animation, Zilbalodis opts to create a lush, 3D CGI world that will delight fans of video games such as Shadow of the Colossus and Journey.


Zilbalodis manages to create a rich world that feels much bigger than what is shown on screen, and indeed our main character finds a map marked with a clearly defined pathway towards his destination that feels very video game-inspired. Of course, the film's style will probably be compared to the work of Hayao Miyazaki, and with good reason. The legendary Japanese animator's aesthetic, especially in his classic My Neighbor Totoro is felt throughout Away. From the cute creatures, to the wide-eyed and innocent protagonist, to the primary colors that make up this fantasy world all feel like a Miyasaki movie – albeit, one that also feels like a game you've never played.Īway doesn't have much in terms of plot.
