It may look like a Pixar film, but it sure as heck doesn’t feel like one. Two of Pixar’s best animators, Andrew Coats and Lou Hamou-Lhadj, put this short together in their spare time, a passion project that stuns in just 6 minutes.
A tired old Sheriff is flooded with disturbing memories at the site of an old accident. Can he bear it? Can you?
This simple story is expertly told through top-notch animation and a score by Academy Award winner Gustavo Santaolalla, defying the usual expectation for an animated film. With Pixar’s usual attention to detail and nods to the bonds of family, Coats and Hamou-Lhadj are prepared to break your heart in about as much time as it takes to make a sandwich.
Check out our comments section to watch the film – it’s only available for a short time and will almost certainly be a contender come Oscar time.
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The film:
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Just watched it. Amazing and so sad. Great review, Jay, and thanks for introducing this film!
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Hear from the directors:
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I sent it to Herb – he’s a huge Western guy. Thanks Jay!
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Isn’t it cool? It’s unique to see not only the western genre but something so adult-oriented done in animation.
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Saw it yesterday. It’s incredible how powerfully it hits with just five-minutes of runtime. Should be a major shoe-in for the Best Animated Short Oscar.
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Yes, and likely competing against Pixar stuff…wonder how that’ll go down?
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Wow. Powerful stuff.
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Agh… I’m on the stupid iPad I can watch , but I don’t get the sound for what ever reason.
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So beautiful, Jay 🙂 Thank you!
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Wow, that’s something – thanks for sharing!
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Unfortunately, the sound and picture weren’t synced. I blame my internet connection.
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What a treat: a movie review that comes with the entire movie! I thought “Borrowed Time” was very well done. “The story was simply but effectively presented. It’ll be a strong contender for an Oscar, I think.
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It’s interesting how economical they have to be in their choices when doing a short film. Everything you see (and hear) helps to tell the story.
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That’s it. Not a wasted detail.
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Damn, I’m still not over this.
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Watched this yesterday and I’m still thinking about it! Heart-wrenching
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Oh Jesus. That completely and utterly annihilated me…
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It’s certainly quite a departure from other Pixar films. But they sure could do poignancy very well, though this one is downright sad.
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Devastatingly good. Best animated short.
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Wow. packs a huge punch in just 6 minutes. Loved it!
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