The City of Lost Children
Fantasy • R • 1995 • 1 hr 52 min
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It’s so perfectly bizarre and strange, culminating in an inventively creepy product with wry humor and solid acting and writing.
I do not quite understand this one but my brain felt massaged after
Absurd and wacky, very distinctive. Art direction is a highlight, but the story is difficult to understand.
Imaginative script creates an uneasy atmosphere. It’s scary but in an alluring way. Wonderful little film
A captivating world painted through a whimsical tone and lovable characters. Every shot, a gorgeously crafted photograph—just beautiful. ✨
A strange, beautiful, unique film in all aspects.
One of the most grotesque and imaginative comedies of all time. Excellent score and madly fantastic scenery.
Spooky, gorgeous, blackly comic, grotesque and Ron Perlman. Nuff said.
Powerful ideas and dark visuals about and adult children's tale
Amazing visuals with a story and acting that backs it up. Haunting and mesmerizing in equal amounts, an underrated masterpiece.
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