In a dystopian world, male shoes dominate and the females—high-heels with spindly vines—are kept strictly for breeding purposes. Under disguise, a female breaks loose and attempts to move beyond her confines. Her attempt alters not only her fate but the very fabric of society.
It's very common to see movies that speak a lot, but say a little.
I've rarely seen movies speak a little, but say a lot, and this movie does this.
I've had the good fortune to see this in Fantasia 2019, and I would highly recommend it to people who want to watch some finely crafted stop motion, touching tastefully on sensitive subjects with a strong, novel, poetic, and visual metaphoric excellence!
So, is this the 'Animal Farm' adaption you've been waiting for all your life? Probably not. 'S He' is all kinds of wacky, and whilst some of it elicits welcomed breathtaking moments, some of it is just too much. But this is exactly the kind of film that could leave a bigger impact than you can imagine, so I encourage anyone who is even slightly curious to please check this one out. If you can look past the shoes, there are important lessons and values being taught by a visionary director, willing to take risks - and that should always be applauded.
- Joel Kalkopf
Read Joel's full article...
https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/article/review-s-he-a-stop-motion-animation-with-sole
