Flow | Review by: Benjamin Garrett
Easily one of the biggest surprises at the Golden Globes, was Flow winning Best Animated Picture. This indie darling was the underdog (or perhaps undercat would be more fitting) in its category, so beating juggernauts like Inside Out 2 and The Wild Robot was a crowning achievement that few could’ve predicted. Now that I’ve seen the movie myself, I can whole heartedly say it deserves the win. When it comes to animated movies, there’s often this temptation to go over-the-top, filling every frame with hyperactive action to keep younger viewers entertained. Flow resists that urge. It’s calm, measured, and has moments of stillness that allow for reflection, never trying too hard to grab your attention. This isn’t a movie where the characters are constantly spitting out one-liners (or any dialogue at all) or leaping into high energy action sequences to keep the pace up. Instead, it’s a more thoughtful, immersive experience. The film tells a minimalist yet emotionally impact...
