The Exigency

I came looking for copper and instead I found gold. Not only is this movie well written, but it's also ahead of it's time. Technically the movie was written and voice acted 11 years ago, so I'd say that if this were released around that time it would have been more of a hit. The only aspect it lacks is visual appeal, but I don't see that as a problem

This movie is the most inexplicable masterpiece I've ever seen. You'd think that with animation this dated it would be awful, but somehow, it's amazing. This movie is one of the most unique experiences I've ever had, couldn't recommend it more.

Worth the watch. Other reviews capture my sentiments.

It is like watching a cut scene in a 15 year old video game, and while waiting for your turn to play, you get to like the engaging story.

The voice actors are not really acting together, just delivering their lines, somewhat dry. Fortunately there is some humour and fun here and there to lighten things up. The animation and looks of everything is just dated and ugly. Especially the characthers' shiny white strange teeths as they speak are annoying. External scenery, without any living things in it, are quite good.

The story is simple and full of clichés, and remind you of some action flick from the VHS era around 1987, but it suits the corny animation and acting just fine.

It would be great to see it as a real feature film at some time. Dwayne Johnson could be Kyle, Timothy Oliphant could play Diedrick, and John C Rielly could play King Sargon. If you can sit through dated badly animated movies like Havoc in Heaven or Akira, you will have a good time with this too.

James Cameron spent 13 years on Avatar: The Way of Water delivering a movie that was impressive in visuals but poor in story.

Cody Vibbart spent 13 years animating this film in poser, delivering a movie poor in visuals but impressive in story.

If I had to choose between the movies; Exigency wins hands down! Engaging story, fun characters, good jokes and a plot that delivers, you will watch this film through to the end with your only disappointment being you have to wait a while for the sequel. Fortunately Mr. Vibbart has accelerated the process with a better animation program meaning the sequel won't take another 13 years--but it's still worth wait, if it did.

Moral of this review? A pretty face doesn't make up for a crappy personality. Story matters more than style every time.