SparkShorts (TV Mini Series) Float (2019) User Reviews

Catch heartfelt message from this 7 min movie.

[MK_Movie_Reviews · 7/10 · 23 August 2021]

The kid got a special gift. Actually, he can fly. He was so happy every day with his dad.

But other people keep their distance. His father was getting tired of acting not normal so it gave him stress.

Once he got so mad at his son, the kid felt so bad and cry. After all this struggle his father decided that let him as he is. It was a great message and helpful to family relationships.

Super

[face-97531 · 7/10 · 5 March 2021]

Very nice short film, I can modestly admit I was touched. I love Pixar videos in general. I recommend :)

Creative

[chloebetts · 7/10 · 3 August 2021]

I think the CGI was very well done. The story was cute.

Floating with brilliance

[TheLittleSongbird · 10/10 · 11 March 2022]

Absolutely love many of Pixar's short films, with the quality being remarkably consistent (might argue that the quality of their short films are more consistent than their feature ones). Pixar's work has always had a lot of depth and handled their fair share of mature subjects handled accessibly and intelligently, but their output has in general been deeper and more mature in recent years in a good way. Their short films in the past couple of years have certainly been true of this.

Of all their recently seen efforts as part of the 'SparkShorts' series, so their 2018-2020 shorts, 'Float' is one of my favourites of theirs. Not only because it is so well made and so unmistakably Pixar, but it is also one of their most personal, most mature and most poignant. Did have a very strong feeling even from reading the synopsis and hearing the subject matter that 'Float' would be at least good and hit me hard and it was exactly that on both counts, except that it was more than good. It is brilliant.

'Float' is beautifully animated for one thing. Not just the colours and the backgrounds, both vibrant and meticulously detailed but what stuck out this time were the facial expressions and body language for the characters. Some truly nuanced stuff here that tells so much, the short is very dialogue-light but the facial expressions and body language was so telling whether big or small. The music is subtly atmospheric while never being a drone or too much of one mood.

Its handling of a tough, relatable and misunderstood topic is very delicate instead of being preachy or simplistic, while making its point. The story is simple structurally but incredibly poignant, without being mawkish, and full of heart and charm as well as brains. The messaging is subtle but also deep. Really liked the insight into the human insight, where it is very easy to understand the struggling parent's point of view and all parties are affected by something life-changing.

Such a great job too is done with allowing one to root for and feel empathy for the characters. Like 'Loop' did, 'Float' really connected with me emotionally as someone who's been there and still is as a vulnerable person, and it helped me to understand more about the challenges my family undergo daily to assure my safety.

Overall, brilliant and a must if one wants to see easy to connect with tackling of tough subjects. 10/10.

I needed this

[heather-thunen · 10/10 · 9 May 2021]

I turned on Float for my son to distract him while I finished getting dressed. Unbeknownst to me, I was the one who was captivated by the beautiful short film. I saw myself in each and every moment of that film along with my perfectly different "floating" son with autism. From the first few joyous moments of connection and adoration, to the moment he realized his son was different. Then the feelings of fear and embarrassment when the outside world notices the boy is different. Then comes the reclusiveness and the failed attempts to "normalize" the different behaviors. Finally the climax where in utter frustration, the father shouts at his son while dragging him away.....the boy just crumbles.... and then that perfect ending. I needed this so much. Thank you for shining the light on the emotional complexities of parents who have children that float.

Beautiful storytelling

[jerrynateuniverse · 10/10 · 18 November 2019]

This short film gives off the message that the best thing you can do as a parent is love and support your child's uniqueness and individuality rather than pressuring them in what you want them to be. And how some people long for our parents approval so rejection from them can hurt harder than it does from anyone else. Kids at a younger age should first be identified by their special abilities instead of forcing them into a box and not stand out. Pixar never disappoints!!

ten out of ten

[shreklivinglegend · 10/10 · 28 January 2022]

As an asian father of an asian kid, my kid floats the same. Incredible. Thank you Pixar for capturing this, it will make him very happy when he is older.

I like the message

[Gordon-11 · 6 March 2021]

This is about embracing diversity and celebrating differences. I like the message.

Forgettable

[chunkylefunga · 4/10 · 13 June 2020]

Nice to see Pixar are portraying non-white characters but the storyline was pretty basic and predictable.

Nice artistry though.

Great job Pixar

[crystalsgemini · 10/10 · 14 November 2019]

Wow.. this is deep, I cannot watch it without tearing up! This is a must-see for any parent.

Love it! Pixar doesn't disappoint

[arielvlz-35922 · 9/10 · 21 January 2020]

This short is great at depicting what it's like for your child to be different from you and having a hard time coming to terms with that. It's ambiguity of what it's deeper meaning was literally about definitely resignates with most of the viewers because whether you're autistic, or just down right different and feeling unnacepted by your parents, it can be tough for a small child. As a parent it can be conflicting especially when every decision you make for your child can be judged or made fun of. This is a great one for all audiences.

Inspiring and Touching

[lhbaker-28783 · 9/10 · 28 May 2021]

Very touching and inspiring about a dad trying to have his son fit in, but can't because his son has the ability to float. Highly emotional and recommended. Should be rated higher than a 7.3.

Must See!

[amahughes · 10/10 · 16 November 2019]

By far my absolute favorite! Amazing story, and a tear jerker!

Relatable

[kirstyspace-78162 · 9/10 · 20 February 2021]

This perfectly captures my own experience, as the mother of an autistic child. It is often other people's reactions that are most difficult but you have to get over your own expectations of how you thought things were meant to be. The part where the dad looks into the playground, at all the "normal" families, was so relatable. I love the symbolism of the rocks and the ending. I also watched the "Making of Float" on Disney+ and it was interesting to see the real people behind this story. The real life dad is so creative and did a brilliant job with this.

Amazing

[jsjhrk · 10/10 · 14 July 2020]

Really very special. Written by the father of an autistic child.

happy with yourself

[Kirpianuscus · 27 February 2021]

Not be a regular person. And to accept that. This is the noble message of this lovely, in all the senses, short film. A father. And his floating son. And the efforts to save apparences. Result, a great short animation reminding ourselves to us. Because each of us is unique. Because each of us has his own manner to be, live and defined himself. The film reminds that. And it did it in magnificent - touching manner. For the fair - delicate portrait of the relation father - son, too.

For parents.

[Movie_Rating_n_Ranking · 8/10 · 5 May 2024]

No father or mother is fortunate enough to know in advance what their future children will be like. What would be the fun in knowing it? But yes, everyone, absolutely everyone, is certain that the new generational line in their charge will have both happy and difficult moments. There are situations that are indescribably more difficult and even more so, under certain social or cultural pressure, make us doubt whether our steps are being marked on the correct path. Float makes us reflect on this and teaches us that we owe total priority to our little ones, unconditionally, even if the whole world says otherwise. They are and should always be our horizon.

This beautiful short film of only 7 minutes is a thousand times more powerful and effective than many other films that have tried to highlight similar topics.

I recommend it for those who are struggling with difficult parenthood, whatever the reason, because although this story is aimed at a clear target audience, it can be extrapolated to several other niches.