Rejected
Seen it?2000 | 10 min | Animation, Comedy
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With little lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh and animation lovers. If you loved Borat: Cultural Learnings of America for Make Benefit Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan or A Close Shave, start here.
- The mood
- Provocative satire that goes after everyone.
- The pace
- Breezy, at 10 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much for most grown-ups.
In the spring of 1999, the Family Learning Channel commissioned animator Don Hertzfeldt to produce promotional segments for their network. The cartoons were completed in five weeks. The Family Learning Channel rejected all of them upon review, and they were never aired...
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesSolid
7.2 out of 10
- AwardsBelow par
Nominated for 1 Oscar.
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 35K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Don Hertzfeldt
- Robert MayGuy #1 / Guy #2 / Fluffy Guy / Ticks Announcer / Left Hand Characters (voice)
- Don HertzfeldtSpoon Guy / Banana / Queen of France (voice)