My Life as a Zucchini
GKIDS | Release Date: February 24, 2017
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Rebecca31Jun 9, 2017
A stop motion animation drama about a young boy who loses his mother and is sent to a children’s home. The trailer gives the impression of an overly depressing and dark film but I can assure you this is far from the case. I’ve never seen aA stop motion animation drama about a young boy who loses his mother and is sent to a children’s home. The trailer gives the impression of an overly depressing and dark film but I can assure you this is far from the case. I’ve never seen a film as heart-warming as it is sad. The animation is beautiful, the interaction between the children feels so real you’re brought into this story immediately and you start to forget you’re watching a film. It also deals with the difficult subject matter very well. A genuinely moving film that will stay with you long after the credits have finished. Highly recommended.… Expand
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PatrickSousaFeb 24, 2017
What an awesome animation. If Zootopia has a big message, this movie has a bigger one, running away from the metaphorical way to express itself, to a more realist one.
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BrianMcCriticMay 28, 2017
This sobering stop motion animated film is heavy on tone and substance while still managing to to have it's light hearted moments. Not a kids film, but for fans of this animation style it should please. A-
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jdiazMar 12, 2017
Ma vie de courgette is a film that tells a simple story in a beautiful way. Man, French/Swiss cinema has the soul we dream of.

Claude Barras, c'est vrai que tu n'as pas la publicité de Pixar, mais c'est pas grave parce que tu t'en fou.Ma vie de courgette is a film that tells a simple story in a beautiful way. Man, French/Swiss cinema has the soul we dream of.

Claude Barras, c'est vrai que tu n'as pas la publicité de Pixar, mais c'est pas grave parce que tu t'en fou. N'arrête pas jamais de faire ce que tu aime.… Expand
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Jes1310Feb 4, 2019
very fine Little stop motion treasure. Lots of Things to talk with your children afterwards.even though it has an almost zero tempo like feeling, it never gets dull.
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LeZeeApr 26, 2017
Seeking a second chance for the normal life.

Whenever I review a Stop-motion animated film, I always start with by saying it is a dying art form that needs a bigger lift from us. It gave a new life for filmmaking when there were noSeeking a second chance for the normal life.

Whenever I review a Stop-motion animated film, I always start with by saying it is a dying art form that needs a bigger lift from us. It gave a new life for filmmaking when there were no technology like computers hundred years ago for the creation of giant creatures to all the fantasy and magical world. I am glad that every year someone coming forward to show the world how beautiful these are.

I think there's a quota for it and 2D animation for the Oscars. Otherwise, these formats would die sooner than we expected, so that recognition in the big stage. Every year at least one film from these two categories makes out. This year it was a double jackpot for Stop-motion animation. Including this, 'Kubo and the Two Strings' was the other one to shine in the world's biggest film awards ceremony. But winning the trophy is almost impossible in this 3D animated film world. Anyway, I'm happy for this, that I enjoyed watching it.

It was a short film, that ran for just one hour. First, we have to understand filmmaking in this form is a most challenging one than any other. It is a manual work. I mean people get in there and frame by frame do all the work. So for this one hour film, they had done the great hard work and it paid off well by got nominated for the Oscars. It was also Switzerland's official submission for the Best Foreign Language Film, but failed to make progress in that race.

The screenplay was based on the book. A simple story with a strong message. This is the tale of a boy with full of dreams and after his alcoholic mother died, he is taken to the orphanage. That is the last place he wanted to be where he meets a mean boy and soon becomes his close friend. Being young kids, they tend to play some pranks with officials, visitors and themselves. That's one of the ways to cope with for where they have ended. So the remaining is to tell us would they get a second chance in their lives.

❝I don't know why I'm crying. Sometimes people cry because they're happy.❞

When some take up a project like this, they are not offered to make mistakes in choosing a weak screenplay. Because there are thousands of films in production around the world and in those, a handful of animated films, but probably he's only one up for a Stop-motion animated feature. Which means everyone with the knowledge of his commitment will be looking forward to it. So the filmmakers have opted to adapt a novel, which is always a best option in filmmaking.

The next is the characters. Making them come alive, particularly initial stage, the creation of models. Yep, they have done that job as well so well. Gooding looking ones, especially among the kids for having similarity with their vision. The frame rate was good. Very smoother for viewing. So technically it was a flawless for the normal watch. An impressive storyline, which might serve as a tearjerker for a few.

There's a little romance, but from the children's perspective of having a crush. Since the girl character was introduced, the narration takes a fresh look. The following event becomes even more adventurous and fun filled till the end. The voice-over was excellent. From the dialogues to the film scenes very impressive. It marks the directional debut for a short filmmaker. An appreciable work and I hope he makes more like them with new technics than migrating to computer animations.

One of the advantages is it is a short and sweet film, but those who love such films might feel it is too short. Most importantly, there're not clichés like what we've seen films that takes place in the orphanages. The opening was shocking. If it was a real life, the boy would have ended in a different place. Still the emotional parts were less explored, yet very convincing for not leaning too much on that facet.

The film is one of the best in its kind, but I agree it's not a masterpiece. Not if you have seen plenty of Stop-motion animations in your life. Yet it can't be neglected that easily and surely it is for everyone. I know there are folks who thinks this format of films are for little ones, but the truth is they are still in the pre 90s mindset. This is good, give it a try and you might love it. Anyway, for its rareness itself highly recommended, then you decided how do you liked it or not.

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alejandro970May 17, 2017
A masterpiece of stop-motion. Stimulating touching story in 66 minutes of lost innocence, fellowship, love and hope. Lots of laughs and tears. Some parts may be not suitable for kids U8.
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RaduAFeb 18, 2019
85/100

My day got better in an hour. This movie is very beautiful, and it managed to get me a tear. It also shows the good parts of life and the bad parts... not everything is pink. As I have said, stop-motion is my favorite method of85/100

My day got better in an hour. This movie is very beautiful, and it managed to get me a tear. It also shows the good parts of life and the bad parts... not everything is pink. As I have said, stop-motion is my favorite method of creating a movie and I will not change my mind.… Expand
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BrunoVn00Jan 10, 2020
Fantastic movie. It made a very good job in making me care about the characters. Every character feels compelling and realistic and has an understandable motivation. The visual style gives this movie its own personality. I loved how it'sFantastic movie. It made a very good job in making me care about the characters. Every character feels compelling and realistic and has an understandable motivation. The visual style gives this movie its own personality. I loved how it's animated and the look of everything from the characters to the sets. Don't be fooled by its colorful and lighthearted appearance, because this is not a kids movie. I can't say it's an adult film, because it isn't either, but it's refreshing, at least in film animation, to see a movie starring a bunch of kids to be more adult-oriented and mature. There isn't a single moment that feels dull or unnecessary. The pacing is great because it always moves forward to tell us something new about the characters. The innocence of the kids is well captured here. I cared about these children and that was a shocker for me because kids in movies have the reputation to be annoying, but here, they are well developed and everyone has a distinct personality. I was genuinely shocked to learn about everything that they went through and I really wanted to see them accomplish what they want.

This is a fantastic movie anyone should watch. My only issue with it is that it's way too short, but I think it doesn't really bother me because the story it tells in that short runtime, it's genuinely interesting, thought-provoking and heartwarming. Seriously watch it, specially if you are interested in animation.… Expand
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BingleiJan 27, 2021
I cried during the movie. This movie simply touched my heart by telling a simple story. It's not a bad ending, but the ending is still so sad when kids still in the orphanage asked their teacher whether she'll abandon her child. This isI cried during the movie. This movie simply touched my heart by telling a simple story. It's not a bad ending, but the ending is still so sad when kids still in the orphanage asked their teacher whether she'll abandon her child. This is definitely my favorite stop-motion movie… Expand
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Gamzguy17Aug 21, 2021
In just 66 minutes, 'My Life as a Zucchini' impressively pulls no punches in delivering a raw, often dark, story that is told with contrasting, colourful, and original stop-motion animation. For what it sacrifices in rushed pacing andIn just 66 minutes, 'My Life as a Zucchini' impressively pulls no punches in delivering a raw, often dark, story that is told with contrasting, colourful, and original stop-motion animation. For what it sacrifices in rushed pacing and runtime, it balances itself out with memorable children characters, scenes, and a depth that is on par with films twice its length.… Expand
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