Short Film of the Day: Playing With Light (Mon Ami Le Robot)
Features By Scott Beggs on June 10, 2011 | Be the First To Comment
Why Watch? Because Life Aquatic is a great inspiration for an animated adventure.
This short features some playful animation, a clever idea, and a clear homage to the work of professional fish hunter named Steve Zissou. It’s got touches of Miyazaki as well, and it’s all handled brilliantly.
A young boy living under the sea watches his robot friend fall asleep, so he heads out into the open ocean to get the light bulbs needed for power from an unlikely source. They run into danger, enjoy the beauty around them, and do it all set to music that sounds strikingly like a certain Mark Mothersbaugh’s score.
Regardless of the close referencing, this film is a smile factory.
What does it cost? Just 4 minute of your time.
Check out Playing With Light for yourself:
PLAYING WITH LIGHT (2010)
More from Around the Web:
Links provided by Zergnet, which sounds like a villain but is really quite helpful.
Comment Policy: No hate speech allowed. If you must argue, please debate intelligently. Comments containing selected keywords or outbound links will be put into moderation to help prevent spam. Film School Rejects reserves the right to delete comments and ban anyone who doesn't follow the rules. We also reserve the right to modify any curse words in your comments and make you look like an idiot. Thank You!
Some movie websites serve the consumer. Some serve the industry. At Film School Rejects, we serve at the pleasure of the connoisseur. We provide the best reviews, interviews and features to millions of dedicated movie fans who know what they love and love what they know. Because we, like you, simply love the art of the moving picture. 
editors@filmschoolrejects.com
Scott Beggs | Email
Rob Hunter | Email
advertise@filmschoolrejects.com
All Rights Reserved © 2013 Reject Media, LLC | Site Credits | Privacy Policy
Design & Development by Face3