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Genndy Tartakovsky finally gets a chance at making a feature. And It's a good thing he went to Sony, who have once again proved they are masters at translating the hyper rubbery cartoon style of uniquely 2d graphic designed characters and translating them into 3d. Although why they couldn't have just made it a 2d animated film is beyond me. But the 3d was nice I guess.
You can see his usual design style coming through in the characters and more importantly, in the camera, editing and direction. At the moment the layout feels pretty 2d as well but the striking imagery it creates gives it a great stylised look. The snappy single frame pose transitions he uses in his cartoons are on full display here too.
As for the story, it's not too bad but nothing that wowed me. Still perfectly enjoyable though. It's certainly the best thing Adam Sandler's been involved with for a very very long time.
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