Studio Ghibli's distinct visual style meets the unrelenting darkness of Game of Thrones in Tommy Kai Chung Ng's latest film, "Another World". This offbeat animation is an unsettling yet captivating fairytale that defies the conventional notion of a traditional afterlife.
In this bizarre world, humans who have passed on are trapped between reincarnation and eternity at "Another World", where they leave behind unresolved grievances as knots tied in red silk threads. However, the place is plagued by hate and malice, perpetuated by Goddess Mira who is exasperated that her efforts to eliminate human cruelty have been futile.
Ng's kaleidoscopic animation showcases a world of trippy pastels with breathtaking visuals. At its core lies an emotional tale told through soul keepers - pint-sized spirits tasked with guiding the dead towards their next life. One such keeper, Gudo, becomes enthralled by human emotions and delves into the stories of his clients, including Princess Goran whose anger is so profound it threatens to destroy not just "Another World" but also Earth.
This film presents a powerful yet uncomfortable lesson about humanity's propensity for self-destruction, juxtaposed with the resilience of the human heart. While Ng's inventive storytelling makes for an exhilarating watch, its sheer volume of ideas and narratives leaves the viewer occasionally disconnected from the narrative flow.
In this bizarre world, humans who have passed on are trapped between reincarnation and eternity at "Another World", where they leave behind unresolved grievances as knots tied in red silk threads. However, the place is plagued by hate and malice, perpetuated by Goddess Mira who is exasperated that her efforts to eliminate human cruelty have been futile.
Ng's kaleidoscopic animation showcases a world of trippy pastels with breathtaking visuals. At its core lies an emotional tale told through soul keepers - pint-sized spirits tasked with guiding the dead towards their next life. One such keeper, Gudo, becomes enthralled by human emotions and delves into the stories of his clients, including Princess Goran whose anger is so profound it threatens to destroy not just "Another World" but also Earth.
This film presents a powerful yet uncomfortable lesson about humanity's propensity for self-destruction, juxtaposed with the resilience of the human heart. While Ng's inventive storytelling makes for an exhilarating watch, its sheer volume of ideas and narratives leaves the viewer occasionally disconnected from the narrative flow.
I just watched "Another World" and man, it's like someone took all my favorite childhood anime and mashed them with a dash of existential dread 
. The animation is insane, those trippy pastels are giving me LIFE! 
But, at the same time, I'm over here like... isn't this just a fancy way of saying "we're all messed up and can't even take care of ourselves"? 
I mean, I love how Gudo gets all invested in his clients' stories, it's like he's trying to make sense of our own humanity 
. The movie's got a lot of heart, but sometimes I feel like the ideas get lost in translation 
. Still, overall, it's a wild ride that'll leave you feeling like you just watched a fever dream... and maybe questioning what kind of world we're living in 
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. Ng's visuals look insane, all trippy and whatnot, but I'm not sure how much of that gets lost on me when there are so many plot threads going on 
. It's also kinda heavy-handed with the whole "humanity's propensity for self-destruction" thing - can't we just watch a film without being preached to sometimes? 
Still, if it's as emotional as everyone says, I might give it a shot 
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But what really caught my attention is how it explores humanity's self-destructive tendencies. It's like, we're all just stuck in this cycle of hate and malice, and it's hard to watch without feeling a little down 
. The idea that unresolved grievances can be tied to these "knots" of red silk threads is actually kinda unsettling... I mean, what happens when those knots start to unravel? 
Anyway, the visuals are supposed to be trippy and stunning, which I'm excited to see for myself. Fingers crossed it all comes together in a way that's both captivating and thought-provoking! 
. It's like, we're all stuck between progress and stagnation, and it's hard to know which way to turn 
. The pacing could be a bit rough at times, but overall I think Ng's got some magic 
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. I LOVE HOW THE ANIMATION IS LIKE A DREAM WORLD COME TO LIFE, WITH THOSE trippy PASTELS AND BREATHTAKING VISUALS 
. NG'S FILM IS TRULY A POWERFUL LESSON IN SELF-AWARENESS 
. At times, I felt like I was caught up in this whirlwind of emotions, but when the pacing slowed down a bit, it was like I was lost in space 
️. Still, overall, "Another World" is an unforgettable experience – have you seen it? 
But what really caught me off guard was how dark and unsettling the whole thing feels. It's like someone took all these fairy tale elements and turned them on their head 
. And that princess girl, her anger is just crazy 
. I don't know if I fully understood everything that was going on with those knots in red silk threads, but it sounds deep 
. It's heavy stuff, but I guess that's what makes it so thought-provoking? 
. The idea of these red silk threads holding unresolved grievances is SO deep 
. Ng's got skills, for sure! 
but what I'm really feeling is that it's kinda bleak the whole goddess thing feels super nihilistic, like we're doomed to repeat our mistakes forever 
It's like a combination of Studio Ghibli's whimsy with the darkness of Game of Thrones... I'm not sure if it's working or just completely deranged 
. But seriously, this film is making me think about humanity in a way that's both uncomfortable and necessary. We need to confront our own self-destruction and the harm we cause to each other. The main character Gudo is so fascinating - I love how he gets all caught up in his clients' stories 
. If anything, it might be worth revisiting this film again after some time has passed...
. And Princess Goran's anger is just, wow 
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. I mean, Gudo, this soul keeper dude, he's just so...enthusiastic about human emotions it's cringeworthy 
. And don't even get me started on the pacing, it feels like Ng is just throwing a bunch of ideas at the wall and seeing what sticks 
. I guess what really got me was how realistic it all felt, like we're not that far off from living in some twisted afterlife or whatever 
. My only gripe is that sometimes I feel like the story gets a bit lost in its own complexity - there are so many threads here, it can be hard to keep up 
it's like, so refreshing to see someone take risks with their storytelling. but at the same time, 200+ ideas is a lot to handle 
what do u guys think about the themes in this movie tho? 
! It's like, so deep on how our unresolved issues follow us to the afterlife 
. That being said, I do love how he weaves together these complex stories and ideas - it's definitely a unique watch 
. But you know what really gets me? The way it explores our humanity - how we're so prone to hate and anger that it can destroy even ourselves... it's crazy! I mean, I was on the edge of my seat when Princess Goran's story was unfolding, but sometimes I felt like Ng was trying too hard to cram all these ideas into one movie