Chris Wedge's Oscar-winning "Bunny" is one of the most mystifying cartoons that I've ever seen. One might interpret it as a look at moving on with one's life. Seven minutes long and with no dialogue, it says more than lots of features say. The Tom Waits song during the credits sums up the cartoon's mood.
I understand that Wedge went on to direct "Ice Age". I never saw that one - and have no interest in it - so I'll remember him for this cartoon. It's one of the few cartoons that I've seen that I would call philosophical. It deserved its Oscar. I have to admit that I never would've guessed that Tom Waits would do a song for a cartoon, but it's worth remembering that cartoons don't have to be cute stuff for children. Worth seeing.
I understand that Wedge went on to direct "Ice Age". I never saw that one - and have no interest in it - so I'll remember him for this cartoon. It's one of the few cartoons that I've seen that I would call philosophical. It deserved its Oscar. I have to admit that I never would've guessed that Tom Waits would do a song for a cartoon, but it's worth remembering that cartoons don't have to be cute stuff for children. Worth seeing.