Strangers in Paradise

About This Movie

Strangers in Paradise is a peculiar gem from '87, diving into a felt-animation style that’s just downright unique. The aquatic world it crafts feels both whimsical and unsettling, like a dreamy playground twisted with a dose of surrealism. The storyline loosely mirrors the Adam and Eve tale but flips it on its head—consumption and capitalism seep through this lush, vibrant landscape, where sin isn’t about temptation but rather a shopping center. The pacing is leisurely, allowing viewers to really soak in the bizarre visuals and oddball characters. The practical effects are charming, adding a tactile quality that’s often missing in other animations of the era. It’s a curious film, a slice of the eccentric that sticks in your mind long after watching, almost like a dream you can’t quite shake off.

Felt animation style is distinctive.Themes of consumption and surrealism are prominent.A unique take on a classic story.