Sleeping Betty

Name: Sleeping Betty
Director: Claude Cloutier
Genre: Animation, Comedy
Released: 2007-01-01
Duration: 9 min
Rating: 6.8

2007Dir. Claude Cloutier9m

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About This Movie

So, Sleeping Betty is this quirky little animated gem from 2007. It’s got a really offbeat charm, with Princess Betty caught in this narcoleptic haze, which sets a sort of absurd tone. The king's desperate call to action brings together a motley crew, like Uncle Henry VIII and a rather emotional alien. The pacing is a bit uneven, but that just adds to its unique feel. There's something oddly delightful about the mix of characters, each bringing their own vibe to the quest to wake Betty. The animation has a rough, hand-drawn quality that feels refreshing, and the humor is quite dry. It's definitely not your typical fairytale, making it distinctive in its approach to themes like duty, love, and the absurdity of royal life.

Quirky character designOffbeat humorExploration of absurdity in fairy tales