Going Places

About This Movie

So, 'Going Places' is this intriguing animated piece that adapts Lemn Sissay's poem of the same name. The film captures this almost suffocating yet relatable atmosphere, where the protagonist's evening feels painfully mundane. You know the type—just rattling around his flat, and then there’s that owl on the wall, painted but almost alive. It’s weirdly unsettling how his boredom morphs into this resentment toward the owl—like it’s mocking him. The pacing is slow, but it really heightens the sense of being trapped in your own life. The practical effects are charming in their raw simplicity, letting the animation breathe. It’s distinctive for its exploration of inner conflicts wrapped in a visually interesting package.

Animation style contrasts with the emotional depth.The owl serves as a powerful symbol of stagnation.Pacing allows for reflection on the character's psyche.