Logorama (2009)

Police chase an armed criminal in a version of Los Angeles comprised entirely of corporate logos.

Directors:

François Alaux, Hervé de Crécy

Writers:

François Alaux (screenplay), Hervé de Crécy (screenplay)

Stars:

Bob Stephenson, Sherman Augustus, Aja Evans

Won 1 Oscar. Another 8 wins & 5 nominations.

Cast

Credited cast:
Bob Stephenson	...	Ronald / Bibendum Mike / Bibendum Sheriff (voice)
Sherman Augustus	...	Bibendum Mitch (voice)
Aja Evans	...	Esso Girl (voice)
Joel Michaely	...	Big Boy / Green Giant / Mr. Clean (voice)
Matt Winston	...	Haribo (voice)
Andrew Kevin Walker	...	Pringles Hot & Spicy (voice)
David Fincher	...	Pringles Original (voice)
Greg Pruss	...	Chopper Pilot / Pillsbury Doughboy (voice) (as Gregory J. Pruss)
Josh Eichenbaum	...	M&Ms (voice)
Jaime Ray Newman	...	Dispatch Girl - Radio (voice)
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Pauline Moingeon Vallès

Storyline

Somewhere in a vibrant and colourful interpretation of sunny Los Angeles where corporate logos and mascots simply rule, a sexy Esso Girl waitress takes her cigarette break, while at the same time, a murderous, gun-totting Ronald McDonald runs amok on the busy highways. As the clear signs of a vehement seismic activity foretell an ominous future, will the Michelin Man police officers stop the unhinged psychopath before he blows the whole town to smithereens?

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Plot Keywords:

blow | psychopath | psychotic | bottom | nice | 

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Taglines:

Spectacular car chases, an intense hostage crisis, wild animals rampaging through the city, and even more, will have you at the edge of your seat in... LOGORAMA!

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Genres:

Animation | Short | Action | Comedy | Crime

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Certificate:

R

Did You Know?

Goofs

When the Michelin Man cops are parked outside the KFC, the Ghostbusters "No Ghost" logo Stop sign is facing them with the ghost's head on the left (as it is customarily displayed in North America). When the cops pull away, the sign is shown from the other side, and the ghost is still facing the same way. When seen from the other side, the ghost's head should be on the right - as seen later on when the the Esso Girl and Big Boy are getting into the abandoned cop car.

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Quotes

Michelinman Mike: Oh, God. It was... you know what? You should come with us next time.
Michelinman Mitch: No, man. I don't like zoos.
Michelinman Mike: Aw, man. But the kids go apeshit for it.
Michelinman Mitch: Yeah, well, I don't see my kids that much. Besides, it's depressing.
Michelinman Mike: What? Getting up close to animals? I mean, where the hell else you going to get that close to a cheetah?
Michelinman Mitch: Yeah, that cheetah can run like a motherfucker, but in a zoo, they ain't got enough room to hit second gear. I mean, it ain't like they're in their natural habitat.
Michelinman Mike: Yeah, no shit, man. That's ...
[...]

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Crazy Credits

After the scrolling end credits have come to an end, a bald, toothless Ronald reappears to give a quick laugh.

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Connections

Referenced in Animation Lookback: The Best of Stop Motion - Aardman (2014)

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Soundtracks

I DON'T WANT TO SET THE WORLD ON FIRE
Performed by The Ink Spots
Written by Eddie Seiler, Sol Marcus, Bennie Benjamin, Eddie Durham
Published by Warner/Chappell Music Inc. o/b/o Benjamin Bennie Music Inc., Bughouse Music Inc. o/b/o/ Eddie Durham Swing Music,
Ocheri Publishing Corp. From the Universal Records recording

User Reviews

Logorama -My first Oscar prediction!

I honestly felt the Wallace and Gromit short would win, although I felt Logorama hit a lot of social buttons for me. A touch of Tarantino and the visual dreck of our Corporate world turned on its ear. It was base, and crude, and oh so American. This is a wonderful poke at the 'freedom fries' period of consumption in this glorious nation of visual icons constantly being force fed to anyone living in consumer society. Brilliant color,fast pacing,clever to the nth degree. Leave it to French artists to hold the mirror up for all of us to see. Some will not want to watch, and if they do may not get it. Not being trained in the cyber style of animation, I was very impressed with the short. Kinematograph was deserving of more than just a mention, but with 32 entries I can't imagine having to select from the field. Runaway was a lovely poke at society as well. If the animated shorts are available to you, run-don't walk - and experience all of them. 'I'm lovin' it' means much more for me now.

Details

Official Sites:

Official site

Country:

France

Language:

English

Release Date:

14 May 2010 (USA)

Also Known As:

Логорама

Company Credits

Production Co:

Autour de Minuit Productions, Canal+, Little Minx Films

Technical Specs

Runtime:

16 min

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

16:9 HD