The Pied Piper 07/29/23
Deaf Crocodile / Vinegar Syndrome
Region A Blu-ray
Stop-motion brilliance! Deaf Crocodile debuts yet more sensational fantasy from Eastern Europe. Director-animator Jiří Barta takes a deeply twisted approach to the famous tale, a not-for-kids interpretation that includes plenty of malice, blood, and dysfunctional politics. Barta’s stop-motion animation is unique in that his stylized characters are carved from wood — like expressionist, malevolent Puppetoons. CineSavant reviewer Charlie Largent isn’t quite as malevolent, but he gives this Acid Fairy Tale his best shot. On Region A Blu-ray from Deaf Crocodile/ Vinegar Syndrome.
07/29/23