Shizuku

Story - 3

The story is simple, it is of a man trying to gain a drop of water through comical slapstick. So, as to rate this, I must look to the comedy and think of how good it is and that is, of course, relative. In my opinion it is not that funny at all.

On the flip side, it also shows his descent into madness as he runs out of water. How it is shown visually, I can comment that the pursuit is shown very well. However, I cannot fathom some of the occurrences that occur in what was seemingly a hallucination.

Ergo, it was not ... that interesting in terms of story.

Art - 5

The lack of colour to show the bleak world (as well as it likely being a constraint of the medium of the time) is marvellous. The background is strangely surreal, fitting for the short. The character feels somewhat comical which aligns with the style.

Sadly, it just feels so basic. Like there was not much effort induced in this piece. Ergo, a 5. A good concept, but not the best execution.

Sound - 1

It is a silent film, so has music running only. This music does not fit to the animation in my eyes so is not deserving of anything more.

Character - 2

The character simply has no exposition, however there are hints to his nature. The shoe he wears is nailed, so likely leather. As a result he's a businessman going insane.

So not much on the character front, but there's a hint.

Enjoyment - 3

I just didn't enjoy it. It was boring.

Overall - 3

Rate a 4
English Subtitles (no spoken vocals)
art piece

Story
Simple. A problematic situation looking to stay 'afloat' (inside joke). Not realistic but cartoonist.

Art
It was okay. Animations were good. There was color. Could have used some more coloring.

... Sound
No animations noises. No voice.

Character
Nothing. The main character could be a president or he could be a hobo you don't know. Also how and why has also been left out. Showing it was pro laughs and hardly cared on plot.

Enjoyment: This type of antics remind me of tom and Jerry. But this a solo act not a duo. Had the punch line been a little more improved i would have grated this a 5.