How does one describe Fritz the Cat? Some would call it artistic, deeply metaphorical, a testament to a time when social problems tore America apart. Some would call it dirty, unnecessarily explicit, overly controversial.
Its hard to put this movie into words, because I'm sure it will mean something different to every person who watches it. Im sure that at the time of its release, it was way more shocking than it could ever be today, what with the sexuality and violence depicted in modern cinema. I don't think that this movie was intended to shock or disgust the viewer, i think rather that it was made to show what life was like back then, sexual promiscuity, recreational drug use, the demonization of authority figures, racial segregation, the gritty realism of a society making a chaotic transition into the modern era.
The protagonist, Fritz, is a joy to watch. Rarely have i missed a character when they were off-screen. He is lovable, funny, and yet realistic. The characters he meets on his journey are unique, and interesting in their own ways, they didn't conform to any archetypes. The voice acting was spot on, i don't think i have ever heard such suitable voices for their on-screen parts.
The animation style is unique, and works pretty well as a medium, although its age and obviously limited budget show, that doesn't compromise its ability to tell the story.
I very much enjoyed this movie, and i think anyone who enjoys cinema should give it a try.
7/10
Its hard to put this movie into words, because I'm sure it will mean something different to every person who watches it. Im sure that at the time of its release, it was way more shocking than it could ever be today, what with the sexuality and violence depicted in modern cinema. I don't think that this movie was intended to shock or disgust the viewer, i think rather that it was made to show what life was like back then, sexual promiscuity, recreational drug use, the demonization of authority figures, racial segregation, the gritty realism of a society making a chaotic transition into the modern era.
The protagonist, Fritz, is a joy to watch. Rarely have i missed a character when they were off-screen. He is lovable, funny, and yet realistic. The characters he meets on his journey are unique, and interesting in their own ways, they didn't conform to any archetypes. The voice acting was spot on, i don't think i have ever heard such suitable voices for their on-screen parts.
The animation style is unique, and works pretty well as a medium, although its age and obviously limited budget show, that doesn't compromise its ability to tell the story.
I very much enjoyed this movie, and i think anyone who enjoys cinema should give it a try.
7/10