Adventures in Plymptoons!

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kpictures B I’ve been a fan of Bill Plympton’s work for a long time, his weird, surreal, and hilarious animations have always stood out. But until watching Adventures in Plymptoons!, I didn’t actually know much about the man behind the art. This documentary does a great job of telling his story, from his early days in Oregon to turning down a million-dollar deal from Disney just to keep his independence. Alexia Flora, the director, kept the things fun making this really fun to watch. How else would you tell the story of Bill, someone whose work is so hilarious and offbeat? The film flows really well, mixing in clips of his work with interviews from some big names like Weird Al, Matthew Modine, Ed Begley and Moby along with friend, family and a film critic who genuinely hates his work and doesn’t hold back. There’s a lot of really interesting stories that kept me engaged and the chapter points helped move things a long and peaked my interest. One of the cool things I respect about Bill was learning how he stuck to his guns when it came to creative freedom. He could’ve gone the mainstream route, but instead, he chose to do things his own way, and that’s what makes his work so unique. The more I watched, the more I wanted to see even more of what he’s created. It gives another reason to love indie filmmakers. If you’re into animation, especially the kind that’s weird, edgy, and completely original, this is a documentary worth checking out. It’s not just a look at his career; it’s a celebration of an artist who refused to play by the rules. Now that I know more about Plympton, I’m going on a binge-watch of his films. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 03/11/25 Full Review Audience Member Slightly disorganised and ramshackle overview of the unique animator Bill Plympton, whose hand-drawn and very deadpan cartoons usually involve extreme violence and sex. Here a group of pals and critics analyse the guy and describe why he's so liked and admired. Rated 3.5/5 Stars •  Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 01/27/23 Full Review Read all reviews

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