The read
A Balasaur Score of 81 out of 100, drawn from IMDb 7.6/10, Rotten Tomatoes 98%, Metacritic 80/100. Scores higher than 90% of the 1,111 2020s animation movies in this catalog. It runs a compact 1h 30m.
Synopsis
Marcel is an adorable one-inch-tall shell who ekes out a colorful existence with his grandmother Connie and their pet lint, Alan. Once part of a sprawling community of shells, they now live alone as the sole survivors of a mysterious tragedy. When a documentarian discovers them amongst the clutter of his Airbnb, his resulting short film brings Marcel millions of passionate fans, as well as unprecedented dangers and a new hope at finding his long-lost family.
Ratings
IMDb7.6/10
Rotten Tomatoes98%
Metacritic80/100
739 audience votes
Key crew
- Dean Fleischer CampDirector
- Dean Fleischer CampScreenplay
- Jenny SlateScreenplay
- Nick PaleyScreenplay
- Richard VreelandOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Jenny SlateMarcel (voice)
- Dean Fleischer CampDean
- Isabella RosselliniConnie (voice)
- Joe GablerHaysack Rep
- Shari Finkelstein60 Minutes Producer
- Sam Painter60 Minutes Camera Operator
- Blake Hottle60 Minutes Camera Operator
- Scott Osterman60 Minutes Sound Mixer
- Jeremy Evans60 Minutes Grip / Assistant Camera
- Lesley StahlLesley Stahl
- Rosa SalazarLarissa
- Thomas MannMark
Stills
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Themes
journalistmockumentarystop motionfamilyfake documentaryviral videoshellchildren's storykidsairbnbstop framegrandmother grandson relationship
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