Warped keyhole-size images stack atop one another in a Frankenstein-ian collage that evokes the films of Terrence Malick, David Lynch, Stan Brakhage, and Bruce Conner. Seeing "the years [slip] out of [Bill's] head" in this 71-minute compendium is nothing short of revelatory.
Considering that he’s a stick figure, Bill, the main character in It’s Such a Beautiful Day, sure does have a complex internal life. And this animated film by Don Hertzfeldt does an amazing job of making you feel it, in all its sadness, terror and transcendence.
While watching this movie I was fully absorbed by the movie, Humour the personality the tragedy all of it hit me in my brain and I could not Stop watching it I am going to sit on my bed many nice wondering and thinking about this movie and I would not wanted any other way
A highly original and utterly enthralling film that touches on staggeringly expansive themes - more typically expected in the work of master auteur and persistent award-winner Terrence Malick, than from animations.
Had James Thurber worked in animation, the waggish result might look and sound a bit like It’s Such a Beautiful Day, indie cartoonist Don Hertzfeldt’s alternately poignant and absurdist triptych.
Despite all this macabre torment, It's Such a Beautiful Day involves a lot of sweet, plucky humor that represents a discreet softening of the angry sarcasm for which Hertzfeldt has become known.
This movie... It really gets how to surprise anyone due to it's visual simplicity. It such a big, deep, unique movie; so captivating how a simple (at first) character called Bill could get anyone on guard on how relatable yet profound he is, the narrative is a constant mind-blowing experience that drives you further into the movie and makes you feel so many things, even cry. It can be even a life-changing experience for some people.
Quirky, imaginative, and unforgettable. This is an odd, experimental film that will pull on your heartstrings. It's stunningly beautiful in its simplicity. Its an unexpected font of ponderous wisdom that will stick with you for years to come.
I never thought a movie with stick figures could make me cry. One of the most profound and intriguing movies I have ever watched. Beautiful film. 10/10.