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13 reviews · Provided by Metacritic.com
- 80L.A. WeeklyErnest HardyL.A. WeeklyErnest HardyAnimation fans, no matter their stylistic preference (computer-generated, claymation, old-school hand-drawn), will find much to sate their appetites in this collection of award-winning and critically acclaimed work. There’s not a dud in the bunch.
- 80Los Angeles TimesKevin CrustLos Angeles TimesKevin CrustIf there's a theme to this group of films it's the richness of imagery gathered from a variety of forms including hand-drawn, computer-generated and hybrid work. Ink, pixels and clay are brought to life with equal parts darkness and light to evoke stories and moods that are anything but conventional.
- 80Chicago ReaderAndrea GronvallChicago ReaderAndrea GronvallOver too soon.
- 80The New York TimesManohla DargisThe New York TimesManohla DargisAs it is, this collection clocks in at a fleet 87 minutes, which is shorter (and taken together, more lively) than a whole mess of features.
- 75San Francisco ChroniclePeter HartlaubSan Francisco ChroniclePeter HartlaubVery entertaining.
- 75New York PostNew York PostThe highlight of this package of 12 recent animated shorts from around the world is Australia's "Ward 13."
- 75Boston GlobeTy BurrBoston GlobeTy BurrIt's a mixed bag almost by definition. Yet the good is good indeed, making this show worth a look for devotees of the form.
- 70Film ThreatEric CamposFilm ThreatEric CamposJudge and Hertzfeldt take us on an international trip through the world of animation. From the silly, to the beautiful, to the terminally lame and pretentious, there’s a little something for every taste here…yeah, even for those who love farts.
- 70Village VoiceJoshua LandVillage VoiceJoshua LandExpertly programmed by Mike Judge and Don Hertzfeldt, the second go-round of The Animation Show features 12 films from five countries.
- 60TV Guide MagazineMaitland McDonaghTV Guide MagazineMaitland McDonaghGiven the dearth of outlets for short, noncommercial animation, fans of the form shouldn't miss this collection.