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  • bubbalu [they/them]@hexbear.netEnglish
    5·
    11 months ago

    If I like whimsical, visually-imaginative adventure films with lots of practical effects like ‘Baron Munchaesen’, ‘Brazil’, ‘Delicatassen’, and ‘City of Lost Children’, what other films might I like?

    • Alter_Id@kbin.social
      2·
      11 months ago

      I think these all merit a mention given what you’re looking for. Whether or not they hit square is up to you.

      The Fall (2006) - A bit flat in the story department, but this was clearly a film focused on being a feast for the eyes. It succeeds in that handily.

      The Great Yokai War - Ever wondered what would happen if Takashi Miike directed The Never Ending Story? This is something like that.

      Tuvalu - Almost like if you smashed the aesthetics of Jean Pierre Jeunet and Guy Maddin together. The dialogue is hyper-minimal, but it you can get on board with the overall approach this film is a gem.

    • morganth@discuss.tchncs.de
      2·
      11 months ago

      Well, I was just talking about Dark City in my own sub thread, and to me it’s very similar to Brazil in tone and imagery. Not sure how much of it is practical effects but given the era I’m guessing that most of it is.

    • Shhh c okay baybee@jlai.lu
      1·
      11 months ago

      With The congress and Eternal sunshine of a spotless mind, you’re in for a treat. I think Tideland checks the box as well. They are not exactly a narrative happening in another world, but the feeling of strangeness is good enough imo.
      Honorable mention to the french odd ball named “la planete sauvage”, though it is an animation film.