Ryan

Benjamin Reid

Maybe my fav short. Its depiction of depression, regret, and addiction has stayed with me a long time--sometimes in jest, sometimes in nightmares. On paper, it should not work. It's quite sentimental and uses Larkins' own films a lot; however, Landreth puts his own touch on the older films and his confrontation with Larkin about his alcoholism is an emotional assault from all sides. Very surreal. Very sad. I tear up.

Pango

Visually stunning and mind blowing, but very unethical animated documentary. The director was so disrespectful and insensitive. It hurts to see how the real Ryan reacted to this film, how it psychologically damaged him and how his opinion was completely ignored.

susie

The film should've aged due to its heavy reliance on retired 3D animation trends but it won me over. I can't decide whether the story or the visuals make the film. Their reliance on each other makes for a sympathetic portrait of an artist's undoing.

Polyglot

What a f#$king masterpiece. :'p

gory™

WOW!!!!!

RoRoRoro

6/10

Sophia Park

the nfb pimps this out like nobody's business.

Pooyan R

4 honorable stars! and I'd give 5 stars for the bonus documentary about Ryan and how they made the animation.