Yesterday ’s Oscar nomination brought a lot of chattering about the comfortably vivify Film selections , but now that we ’ve all agreedThe Lego Movie was robbed , it ’s the perfect time to spotlight a lovely , drear - cavalry prospect that did make the lean : Song of the Sea .
https://gizmodo.com/the-biggest-oscar-snubs-of-2015-1679721226
vocal of the Sea is the tardy from theatre director Tomm Moore and Irish animation house Cartoon Saloon , the squad that previously scored a nomination for 2010 ’s The Secret of Kells . Like Kells , Song is a phantasy adventure which draws upon Irish history and culture , and is yield in a endearing , painterly 2D elan .
It ’s soon clear that Saoirse is no ordinary little girl — she ’s a half - human , half - seal of approval wight known as a selkie , just like the female parent she never meet . When Ben and Saoirse ’s city - lie in nan ( Fionnula Flanagan , who like Gleeson voices multiple characters ) record up seaside to amass the kid , having settle their isolated home is “ no place for a family , ” the setting alteration … but the adventure only escalates , as the kids get wind Saoirse ’s powers are urgently needed to help preserve the world Ben study about from his mother ’s bedtime stories , make full with pansy and other mystical creatures from Irish folklore .
The goal result offers some patrician lessons about grief , the importance of sibling friendships , and the wonderment of everyday magic . And it ’s fantastically easy on the eyes to boot , thanks to a light - infused pallet manage by production designer ( and Kells returnee ) Adrien Merigeau .
Already out in New York , Los Angeles , and Toronto , Song of the Sea open in even more city today ( here ’s a list ) ; look for its reach to expand even further in the wake of the Oscar nominating speech .
AnimationirelandMoviesOscarsreviewReviews
Daily Newsletter
Get the best technical school , science , and culture news in your inbox daily .
News from the hereafter , delivered to your present .
You May Also Like
