Iʼm Here is Spike Jonze’s new short movie (lasting just 31 minutes) about a boy that meets a girl, falls in love, and ultimately has an end. Its a story told time and time again, but if you have seen any of Jonzeʼs previous movies, you know to expect something different and special.
Sheldon and Anne are two teenage retro robots working somewhere in sunny California. We accept this early on as we see life through the eyes of Sheldon. We see robots working with human; from driving buses, fixing cars and even being involved in car crashes.
It’s clear Jonzeʼs experience with the creatures in Where The Wild Things Are has given him the ability to make these robotic characters very believable and sympathetic. Not being able to see a character’s facial features and movement, we (the viewer) may usually find it hard to connect with them, perhaps making them less believable. However, through very subtle CGI around the mouth and eyes of the two, Jonze and his team have made these robots so believable you care more for Sheldon and his friends as the movie progresses.
This short is a perfect example of why Jonze is one of the best and most innovative directors of our time. You feel empathy the characters, the story and direction grabs you, and lets you slip briefly into another world.
I’m Here made its’ debut at this years Sundance Film Festival, but thankfully you can now see the full movie here. And if you like this, it’s also recommend that you check out Jonzeʼs recent movie, the aforementioned, Where the Wild Things Are.
[rating:4/5]
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Inventor of the wallride on a BMX, movie maker, photographer extraordinaire Spike Jonze just premiered his new short film. Check out the trailor
