In 1997, CANHEAD was nominated for the Oscar for Best Animated Short Film. Oddly, in some ways, this film was similar to the winning film that year--QUEST. Both feature an odd humanoid character that is gray and somewhat rock-like. QUEST is computer generated and CANHEAD is a stop motion film--using clay and other types of models.
So why did I prefer CANHEAD? Well, QUEST, though beautiful, didn't have a particularly complex plot or sense of humor. However, CANHEAD had more action and a definite sense of humor--the type that 8th graders and immature guys like myself enjoy. Seeing characters puke and bite made me laugh. I know that doesn't sound particularly sophisticated, but that's the truth.
By the way, another nominated film from 97 that I actually liked best was WAT'S PIG. The techniques were very similar to CANHEAD (stop motion clay) but WAT'S PIG had a wonderful story and involved me more than any of the other nominees I saw that year.
Unfortunately, I have not been able to find a copy of the final nominee, LA SALLA. If anyone knows where I can get a look at this film, let me know.
So why did I prefer CANHEAD? Well, QUEST, though beautiful, didn't have a particularly complex plot or sense of humor. However, CANHEAD had more action and a definite sense of humor--the type that 8th graders and immature guys like myself enjoy. Seeing characters puke and bite made me laugh. I know that doesn't sound particularly sophisticated, but that's the truth.
By the way, another nominated film from 97 that I actually liked best was WAT'S PIG. The techniques were very similar to CANHEAD (stop motion clay) but WAT'S PIG had a wonderful story and involved me more than any of the other nominees I saw that year.
Unfortunately, I have not been able to find a copy of the final nominee, LA SALLA. If anyone knows where I can get a look at this film, let me know.