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Cryptozoo

Play trailer 1:56 Poster for Cryptozoo 2021 1h 35m Fantasy Animation Play Trailer Watchlist
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Visionary comic book writer/artist/filmmaker Dash Shaw's vibrant, fantastical animated feature follows cryptozookeepers through a richly-drawn hallucinatory world as they struggle to capture a baku (a legendary dream-eating hybrid creature) and begin to wonder if they should display these rare beasts in the confines of a zoo, or if these mythical creatures should remain hidden and unknown.
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Although its visual overstimulation threatens to derail its themes, Cryptozoo is an ambitious and unique critique of capitalistic values.

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Leslie Felperin Guardian 10/19/2021
4/5
Utterly bizarre in the best possible way, this lovingly handmade animated feature by writer-director Dash Shaw (originally a comic book/graphic novelist) isn't like anything you've seen before. Go to Full Review
Amy Nicholson FilmWeek (LAist) 08/21/2021
Its ugliness I find to be deliberate, and there are beautiful moments... [Cryptozoo] is a tiny bit of a mess, but I admired a lot of it. Go to Full Review
Simon Abrams RogerEbert.com 08/20/2021
2/4
An unusually timid animated fantasy that looks like outsider art, but often moves and sounds like bad pulp fiction. Go to Full Review
Manuel São Bento MSB Reviews 07/24/2023
C+
Cryptozoo is undoubtedly one of the most shockingly violent 2D animated movies I’ve ever seen… and I write this both as a compliment and a disclaimer to sensitive viewers. Go to Full Review
Mitchell Beaupre Awards Radar 09/22/2022
3/4
It’s this moral conundrum where Cryptozoo finds its most resonance, as it not only challenges the oppressiveness of those who fear and attack Others, but also the self-serving oppression enacted by supposed allies who think they know what’s right. Go to Full Review
Erick Estrada Cinegarage 08/11/2022
The plotlines are so fleeting and light that everything gets diluted, and it smells like XXI Century New Age. [Full review in Spanish] Go to Full Review
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Logan D Dec 7 In the outskirts 1960s San Francisco, volunteers at a hidden zoo for "mythical" creatures attempt to save a Baku (dream eating creature) from the Johnson administration. An adult animated fantasy that unfortunately features mixed media collage animation with stiff marionette like characters and creatures. I found it to be emotionally distant with uneven pacing. It is dreamlike with mythic storytelling and has some nice colorization but it's best aspect is that it features some obscure creatures of myth. See more alan g @agenser Jan 7 Very primitive animation as if drawn by a child and a weak plot and poor voice acting diminishes what could have been a very promising movie. Almost like stop action animation. Very hard on the eyes. Very violent for an animated movie. A lot of poorly drawn blood and some poorly drawn nudity. The director and animators must have authority issues. Very strange visually, near psychedelic. The critics obviously didn't understand it so they liked it so they wouldn't appear stupid, which they are. See more Phyllis 11/25/2024 For those like yourself who have suffered the terrible loss of their digital possessions, the BOTNET CRYPTO RECOVERY service is a lifeline for victims of stolen Bitcoin. Undoubtedly, losing your 67,000 Bitcoin was a terrible and confusing experience that left you feeling helpless and unsure of how to get back what was properly yours. But the BOTNET CRYPTO RECOVERY team is adept at negotiating the intricate web of cryptocurrency theft, using their wealth of knowledge and industry connections to locate and retrieve stolen money. They can follow the digital trail left by the criminals thanks to their thorough investigation method, which frequently reveals a convoluted web of illegal activities and mysterious characters. The BOTNET CRYPTO RECOVERY specialists are in a unique position to solve the problem and pinpoint the most viable recovery paths because of their in-depth knowledge of blockchain technology and the many strategies used by cryptocurrency criminals. They exert maximum pressure and raise the likelihood of a good resolution by utilizing their connections with exchanges, law enforcement, and other important players. Their resourcefulness and tenacity are unmatched. For individuals like yourself who have experienced the heartbreak and financial devastation of stolen Bitcoin, the BOTNET CRYPTO RECOVERY service offers hope in an otherwise bleak situation. The team's unwavering commitment to their clients and ability to navigate the complex, ever-evolving world of cryptocurrency theft makes them invaluable in the fight to reclaim what is rightfully yours. With their guidance and expertise, the path to recovering your lost 670,000 Bitcoin, and regaining a sense of financial security, becomes significantly more attainable, providing a lifeline in the face of such a daunting challenge. Please send an email to: case (@) botnet crypto recovery (.) info, Also visit their official webpage at www. botnet crypto recovery .) info See more Zemario S 04/12/2023 Uhh yeah this was an unexpected masterpiece. The direction, pace and world building was awesome. Hidden gem for sure See more Carey N 08/02/2022 Loved this film. Imaginative and gorgeous. See more 02/10/2022 Dreams. What are they? Not real, but also not unreal. Beautiful as they may be, they are all destined to fade into the darkness. This is the message of the film. See more Read all reviews
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Movie Info

Synopsis Visionary comic book writer/artist/filmmaker Dash Shaw's vibrant, fantastical animated feature follows cryptozookeepers through a richly-drawn hallucinatory world as they struggle to capture a baku (a legendary dream-eating hybrid creature) and begin to wonder if they should display these rare beasts in the confines of a zoo, or if these mythical creatures should remain hidden and unknown.
Director
Dash Shaw
Producer
Kyle Martin, Jane Samborski, Bill Way, Tyler Davidson
Screenwriter
Dash Shaw
Distributor
Magnolia Pictures
Production Co
Washington Square Films, Fit Via Vi Film Productions
Genre
Fantasy, Animation
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Aug 20, 2021, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Aug 20, 2021
Box Office (Gross USA)
$32.3K
Runtime
1h 35m
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