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Animated Short: Paperman

The animated short film captures the true spirit of love at first sight without using a single word

Anyone who went to go see Wreck-It-Ralph was treated to this animated short that played before the movie. I just came across it on the internet and I think my heart melted. My favorite thing about it is that it is a simple story that is so emotional and sweet, yet not a single word is spoken. It really reminded me of the power of storytelling in film and was one of those moments that made me fall in love with the medium all over again.

The short was directed by John Kahrs and was nominated for an Academy Award in the Short Film category this year. It also is important as it employs a new animation technique that blends the traditional hand-drawn style with computer animation. If this is the future of animation, sign me up.

Excuse me now while I got make some paper airplanes and ball my eyes out.

FinalDasa staff is online on Jan. 30, 2013 at 3:17 p.m.

Well that was the definition of cute.

djames216on Jan. 30, 2013 at 3:39 p.m.

I love the art-style. It has a certain charm and warmth to it but the music felt a little out of place to me. A little too modern for the film-noir look of the piece. Still very enjoyable though.

MrMazz is online on Jan. 30, 2013 at 3:54 p.m.

This just melts my damn heart

yoyaoon Jan. 30, 2013 at 4:51 p.m.

You should look up the how-it's-made on this animation. It's actually made in 3d and re-rendered flat. That's what gives the motion such a fluid...motion.

Klarion18on Jan. 30, 2013 at 5:17 p.m.

The best part of watching Wreck-it-Ralph.

phoenix87xon Jan. 31, 2013 at 5:59 a.m.

That was heart-warmingly beautiful.

I wish fate could lead me to someone I love, but sadly, Morgan Freeman said it best "this aint no fairy tale world"

Acura_Max moderator is online on Jan. 31, 2013 at 6:54 a.m.

This was pretty awesome. I really liked what they did with the animation.

EnSabacon Jan. 31, 2013 at 8:01 a.m.

Cute. Hopefully it will be on the Wreck it Ralph Bluray.

alexpierceyon Jan. 31, 2013 at 8:50 a.m.

I kinda wish it didn't have as much of a "fairy tale magic" element at the end, but whatever. It was still beautiful and really well done.

VioletEyedDragonon Feb. 3, 2013 at 8:37 p.m.

that was lovely.

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