In a world made entirely from paper and cardboard, Matt Phlatt lives in his apartment with only his cat Geoff and his fish Chips for company. Following a freak electrical accident, a robber in a TV show magically escapes from Matt’s television and launches into a rampage across the city. Falsely accused of the robber’s crimes, Matt has to jump from one reality to another to prove his innocence.
Benshi's review :
Like his compatriot Nick Park (the father of Wallace and Gromit), Daniel Greaves is an English animation genius. Flatworld is much more than a hidden gem of a film – it is a thrilling and spectacular masterpiece. And it is rooted in a brilliant idea: imagine a city where the buildings, cars and people are all flat and made from paper and cardboard. This film skilfully blends hand-drawn animation and stop-motion, with 2D and 3D merging until a sensational event disrupts the balance between the different dimensions. Using the remote control of his TV, our affable hero finds himself cast into numerous universes that are suddenly all in flux. The remote control serves as a perfect device for introducing innovative and funny visual effects, and it’s impossible not to be impressed by the ingenuity of Greaves, who follows through on the many narrative possibilities spawned by his fantastic idea. The further the story progresses, the higher the tension mounts and the more the producer harnesses his overflowing imagination – all leading to a legendary finale. This technically and visually superb film is awash with suspense and humour. Flatworld is a must-see!
Suitable for :
For age 5+
Top reasons to watch the film :
A spectacular hybrid animated film
A terrific parade of skits, action and visual innovations
Beautifully rendered look and feel
Additional information :
Daniel Greaves stands out for his unique approach of combining various animation techniques in his films, creating aesthetic contrasts and exploring new visual possibilities. This hybrid approach was evident even in his very first animated short film, Manipulation (1991), where he blended hand-drawn animation with stop-motion. In fact, in 1992, he won the Oscar for Best Animated Short Film for it.
In a world made entirely from paper and cardboard, Matt Phlatt lives in his apartment with only his cat Geoff and his fish Chips for company. Following a freak electrical accident, a robber in a TV show magically escapes from Matt’s television and launches into a rampage across the city. Falsely accused of the robber’s crimes, Matt has to jump from one reality to another to prove his innocence.
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