It is hard to put into words just how charming, delightful, enchanting and singular this retro adventure is. Yes, I know, from certain technical perspectives one could argue it's not a first rate animation, but it is testimony to how having the right approach and heart can carry you a long way.
First of all: I love Raggedy Ann! I was indifferent to her before but now I feel joy every time I see one of her dolls. I love her voice (Frenchy from Grease) and she is just wonderful. I hope she becomes a lesbian icon now because they are not subtle with the sapphic undertones here with Ann simping over the voluptuous French doll.
Ordinarily it would be a criticism to say that this movie feels like a bunch of abandoned concepts slammed together with the brand recognition of Ann and Andy counted on to keep it afloat.
Golly...if you saw the first ten minutes and then the last few minutes you would have no idea what kind of adventure awaits you here. It goes from tender to funny to really, really freaky. Those penny dolls, I think they're really cool but heads up they are kind of racially insensitive to a modern eye. Just putting that out there. Not derogatory to black people but...still...
I could go on and on about little details that will just stay with you.
And the tunes are just banging!
Please treat yourself to this hidden gem.
First of all: I love Raggedy Ann! I was indifferent to her before but now I feel joy every time I see one of her dolls. I love her voice (Frenchy from Grease) and she is just wonderful. I hope she becomes a lesbian icon now because they are not subtle with the sapphic undertones here with Ann simping over the voluptuous French doll.
Ordinarily it would be a criticism to say that this movie feels like a bunch of abandoned concepts slammed together with the brand recognition of Ann and Andy counted on to keep it afloat.
Golly...if you saw the first ten minutes and then the last few minutes you would have no idea what kind of adventure awaits you here. It goes from tender to funny to really, really freaky. Those penny dolls, I think they're really cool but heads up they are kind of racially insensitive to a modern eye. Just putting that out there. Not derogatory to black people but...still...
I could go on and on about little details that will just stay with you.
And the tunes are just banging!
Please treat yourself to this hidden gem.