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One Man Band

  • 2005
  • G
  • 4m
IMDb RATING
7.6/10
17K
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One Man Band (2005)
Computer AnimationAnimationComedyFamilyMusicShort

Two buskers engage in a petty feud over a child's donation.Two buskers engage in a petty feud over a child's donation.Two buskers engage in a petty feud over a child's donation.

  • Directors
    • Mark Andrews
    • Andrew Jimenez
  • Writers
    • Andrew Jimenez
    • Mark Andrews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    7.6/10
    17K
    YOUR RATING
    • Directors
      • Mark Andrews
      • Andrew Jimenez
    • Writers
      • Andrew Jimenez
      • Mark Andrews
    • 32User reviews
    • 14Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Nominated for 1 Oscar
      • 1 nomination total

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    ichocolat

    Great Short ! ~

    The short is so wonderful! I can not remember in what movie this short is in, but even now I can still remember the short. The graphics is superb, with great attention to details to the characters and scenery. Kudos Pixar! Even thought he short is very short (thus the term short, d'oh), it is very entertaining. When I watched his short in the cinema, the crowd enjoyed this short very much that the cinema roared with laughter. It almost felt like watching your favorite team scored a goal in a football game.

    This is an experiment by Pixar. There are other shorts made by the animation giant like the short about a group of birds sitting on an electric wire, and another short about a bear (or is a penguin? Sorry, can't remember what it is actually) wanting to and find his girlfriend but ended up trapped in the snow globe. Both are two examples of the shorts made. Sorry though, because I forgot both the titles to the shorts I mentioned above.
    Gordon-11

    Interesting tale with a twist at the end

    This animated short film tells the story of two street musicians, who engage in a spectacular battle of skills to try to win a child's gold coin.

    The film is fun to watch, as the two musicians do everything they can and more to win the coin. Yet, the outcome of the battle is perhaps predictable, but what happens after that is not what I can predict. It is an interesting tale with a twist at the end.
    bob the moo

    Fun and energetic little sketch

    In a village square a busker prepares for what seems like a quiet day. As luck would have it, a child walks into the square with a shiny coin. She seems intent on making a wish at the fountain but the busker sees his opportunity and strikes up to attract her attention. Unfortunately for him another busker is in the square with the very same idea – and so begins a tense busk-off in the otherwise quiet square.

    Attached to the Cars DVD, this short film was better than the customary short that featured the characters from the full film. The scenario is very simple and it goes where you expect in regards the busking becoming more intense. It is pretty funny but more pleasing was the ending which saw the little girl come into it more and become part of the comedy herself. Certainly compared to Mater & the Ghostlight, this film is fun and energetic to the point where it will appeal to adults as much as children and, to my mind, this is what Pixar is all about and is what made this short fun to watch.
    8MK_Movie_Reviews

    It has a good sense of humor. Don't miss the last scene!

    Highly recommended!

    The 2 street musicians battle for money. And one little girl was wondering which one is better musician to give some tips.

    And accidentally, she drops the coin in the hole. She was disappointed, so she begging money from them, but they don't have enough money so they gave one guitar to her.

    She played the guitar so well and she could make more money than another musician.

    The 2 musicians were expected to collect money from her but she throws coins into the pond. I enjoy watching this movie, thank you.
    Kirpianuscus

    fascinating

    After its final credits, it continuous in your mind. the music. the characters fight . the coin. the fountain. and the feel to be part of film yourself. because it is ( almost ) perfect. no reason to explain why. but the emotion and smile and the young woman who could be an old one, the clothes of performers and the musical instruments are so...lovely than the animation is more than great or amazing. its simplicity and the care for each detail transforms it in one of memorable story about music, competition and ...the wise choice.

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    • Trivia
      Was released theatrically in several territories with Cars (2006).
    • Crazy credits
      A post-credits scene shows that it is now nighttime, with Treble standing on Bass, trying to reach for the coins in vain. As the two start to fall backwards, the film ends.
    • Connections
      Featured in 2005 Academy Award Nominated Short Films (2006)

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    Details

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    • Release date
      • June 6, 2006 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official site
    • Language
      • None
    • Also known as
      • Людина-оркестр
    • Production company
      • Pixar Animation Studios
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    • Runtime
      4 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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