This 6-minute short film from Irish director Nicky Phelan was nominated for an Academy Award in 2010, but lost out to Logorama. All in all it's decent one, solid in every area, but not really a standout in regards to anything. It starts with a little kid with a massive 'fro in bed obviously scared in the dark. But no worries, her beloved Grandma (with an even more impressive haircut) is ready to save the day and enters the room to chase away all the kid's fears. Or is she?
The animation is all in all fine. It features two different styles, which both didn't exactly blow me away, but I thought the little kid was nicely designed and I also loved the reaction when Granny asks her whether she wants to hear a nighttime-story. The story is okay and mostly interesting, because it's different than the usual, while the ending came a bit as a surprise, although it probably shouldn't looking at the tone of the film from early on. It's an okay little movie, sometimes struggling to find the right balance between comedy and horror, but if spooky animation films like Coraline are your preferred choice, this one deserves a watch.
The animation is all in all fine. It features two different styles, which both didn't exactly blow me away, but I thought the little kid was nicely designed and I also loved the reaction when Granny asks her whether she wants to hear a nighttime-story. The story is okay and mostly interesting, because it's different than the usual, while the ending came a bit as a surprise, although it probably shouldn't looking at the tone of the film from early on. It's an okay little movie, sometimes struggling to find the right balance between comedy and horror, but if spooky animation films like Coraline are your preferred choice, this one deserves a watch.