The Animation Show 2005
The Animation Show | Release Date: February 18, 2005 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
76
METASCORE
Generally favorable reviews based on 13 Critic Reviews
Positive:
12
Mixed:
1
Negative:
0

Critic Reviews

Critic scorePublicationBy date
89
Austin ChronicleMarc Savlov
This second incarnation of the Mike Judge and Don Hertzfeldt-produced animation anthology is, if anything, even better than the first. Read full review
80
L.A. WeeklyErnest Hardy
Animation 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. Read full review
80
Los Angeles TimesKevin Crust
If 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. Read full review
80
Chicago ReaderAndrea Gronvall
Over too soon. Read full review
80
The New York TimesManohla Dargis
As 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. Read full review
75
Chicago TribuneRobert K. Elder
When applied properly, short-form animation can bring dreams and nightmares to life like no other medium. Read full review
75
San Francisco ChroniclePeter Hartlaub
Very entertaining. Read full review
75
New York PostKyle Smith
The highlight of this package of 12 recent animated shorts from around the world is Australia's "Ward 13." Read full review
75
Boston GlobeTy Burr
It's a mixed bag almost by definition. Yet the good is good indeed, making this show worth a look for devotees of the form. Read full review
70
Film ThreatEric Campos
Judge 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. Read full review
70
Village VoiceJoshua Land
Expertly programmed by Mike Judge and Don Hertzfeldt, the second go-round of The Animation Show features 12 films from five countries. Read full review
70
Washington PostCurt Fields
All of the dozen works featured are strong, with even the least engaging of the stories ... being visually compelling. Read full review
60
TV Guide MagazineMaitland McDonagh
Given the dearth of outlets for short, noncommercial animation, fans of the form shouldn't miss this collection. Read full review
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