Ugly Girl

About This Movie

Ugly Girl is an interesting little gem from '92, showcasing Thomas R. Smith's unique claymation style. The animation has this quirky, almost rough feel to it, which really adds to its charm. You can’t help but appreciate the labor of love that went into those painstakingly crafted figures. The pacing is kind of erratic, typical of the era, but it works for the offbeat humor. It's got a playful tone, poking fun at societal standards of beauty in a rather unapologetic way. The voice performances have this rawness that feels authentic, like they’re just having fun. It’s definitely not your conventional animation short, and that’s what makes it stand out in the world of early '90s animation.

Unique claymation stylePlayful yet erratic pacingThemes of beauty and self-acceptance