A man (David Thewlis) stuck in a deep depression over his life finds it temporarily alleviated when he meets a young woman (Jennifer Jason Leigh) at a conference.
This was written by Charlie Kaufman and is reputed to be the work the author finds most personal. Viewed in that light, it's hard to criticize. But I found the character sympathetic, if not relatable.
The style is interesting, being stop-motion animation, and highlights the surreality of the film. Nothing is real but we must react as if it is. It's off-balance, sometimes clumsy, deliberately to invoke the anxiety the character feels.
Did I like it? No. Will you like it? Probably not. Some people like awkwardness but there's no humor to this, only sadness. Is it Art? I think it is. As long as you're prepared for that going in, there's definitely a lot to unpack with it. It's currently streaming on Kanopy, if you're interested.
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