Like his compatriot Nick Park (the father of Wallace and Gromit), Daniel Greaves is an English animation genius. Flatworld is much more than a hidden gem of a film – it is a thrilling and spectacular masterpiece. And it is rooted in a brilliant idea: imagine a city where the buildings, cars and people are all flat and made from paper and cardboard. This film skilfully blends hand-drawn animation and stop-motion, with 2D and 3D merging until a sensational event disrupts the balance between the different dimensions. Using the remote control of his TV, our affable hero finds himself cast into numerous universes that are suddenly all in flux. The remote control serves as a perfect device for introducing innovative and funny visual effects, and it’s impossible not to be impressed by the ingenuity of Greaves, who follows through on the many narrative possibilities spawned by his fantastic idea. The further the story progresses, the higher the tension mounts and the more the producer harnesses his overflowing imagination – all leading to a legendary finale. This technically and visually superb film is awash with suspense and humour. Flatworld is a must-see!
