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Seen it?1998 | 6 min | Animation, Science Fiction
Weeknight Watchearly ratingWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With almost no 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 sci-fi fans and animation lovers. If you loved Sleeper or Escape from New York, start here.
- The mood
- Feel-good, mind-bending.
- The pace
- Moves along nicely, at 6 min.
- What might put you off
- No age rating on record, so check it first for young kids.
A factory worker in a dark, gray world assembles devices that promise happiness. In his spare time he tinkers to create something better, and finally succeeds in perfecting his invention, which allows people to see life through rose-colored glasses, but he has to pay a price for his success.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
Generally positive reviews
- AudiencesSolid
7.7 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 impactWeak
About 7K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Mark Osborne