Feline Frenzy Over Oscar-Nominated Film

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The heartwarming animated film titled “Flow” premiered on February 14th and has swiftly ascended to the top position on the streaming platform in just a few days. This feat surpasses the popularity of the romantic film starring Florence Pugh and Andrew Garfield, “We Live in Time”, as well as older titles like “Central Intelligence” and the initial installment of the “Final Destination” series. The movie is a personal endeavor for Gints Zilbalodis, who took on the roles of director, producer, writer, and editor. With a small animation team and the open-source software Blender, Zilbalodis breathed life into the adorable animals featured in the film, making the streaming success of this modest production all the more noteworthy.

The story revolves around a courageous feline who finds itself homeless due to a devastating flood that submerged its previous residence. In an effort to find safety, this cat embarks on a treacherous voyage and encounters a capybara, a lemur, a bird, and a dog. Together, they navigate the waters in search of a new habitation aboard a solitary boat. The movie is visually stunning with its seemingly effortless animation, and what makes it even more captivating is that there’s no dialogue. Despite this absence, the animals in Flow behave as if they were part of a live-action film, adding to the enjoyment of this wordless animated feature.

The film “Flow” garnered significant acclaim during its debut in cinemas and at festivals, earning a 97% positive rating from 130 reviews on Rotten Tomatoes. Additionally, it was one of five nominees for Best Animated Feature at this year’s Academy Awards, adding to its widespread appeal. Interestingly, it seems that “Flow” has become popular not just among humans, but also among real-world animals now that it’s available on streaming platforms, as they too are enjoying the movie.

‘Flow’ Is a Hit With Pets; Ask Emily Gordon

Enjoying movies at home has its perks, such as capturing unique responses to specific scenes without disrupting others. For instance, when the enchanting animation Flow is playing, it’s common for people to share on social media their pets being intrigued by the television screen. Notably, Emily Gordon, well-known for writing films like Little America and The Big Sick, posted an adorable Instagram picture of her cat engrossed in the movie.

In the post’s title, the author reveals a surprising moment for Bagel: she became interested in something on TV for the first time. Despite frequently seeing her father on screen, she usually didn’t care. However, this time was different! The video showed Bagel’s dad from two unique viewpoints.

Similarly, another user on platform X posted a video of their cat being captivated by an animated show. The effort put in by Zilbalodis and his team to portray the animal’s perspective authentically seems to have been successful.

The movie “Flow” is an exceptional production that was crafted with genuine affection by those who worked on it. The fact that it strikes a chord not just with human viewers, but also with animals, underscores the remarkable blend of animation and scriptwriting that can make computer-generated visuals seem real. Its straightforward storyline and breathtaking visuals make it no wonder why “Flow” has swiftly taken over the top spots on Max’s streaming charts.

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2025-02-18 18:32