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The Red Turtle
CarnivorousCouch - wrote on 02/23/2017
The Red Turtle is my #17 film of 2016. It's my third best animated film of the year because this has been an absolutely outstanding year for animated films! Beautiful, mysterious and heart-tugging. It's a magical realist storybook that quietly wraps you up in a fable about finding life, love, and family in unexpected places, then lets you go 80 short minutes later with a lump in your throat. Go to the link if you want to get a look at some of my favorite images from the film.
http://carnivorousstudios.com/?p=1496
#18 OF 2016- THE RED TURTLE
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