Calamity

Calamity has merits both as a biopic as well as an artistic excellence.

On the animation side of things, the visuals are absolutely pheomenal, utilising a type of 2D animation that resembles a moving painting. There are no lines, going through the Samurai Jack style of utilising colors only. The occasional addition of CGI is the only part where the movie doesn't excell as it is notable.

In terms of historical accuracy, this movie beats several previous "inspired by a real story" animated features I shall not name. True, there are embellishments, but the sequence of events is true enough to history. As a consequence, the movie feels a bit random with only a thread of cohesive narrative, as real life stories tend to do. It by no means shies away from the sexism of its time, making Martha a rather sympathetic person without it feeling forced.

Overall a must see.