Goldie

Goldie is a large girl - as in, she is essentially a giant living in a small town. In this short film/pilot, she feels excluded due to her size, whilst also not picking up on some positive things people feel about her.

As my plot summary suggests, this short film is not really targeted at adults but rather at children. It has an unique lead character, a simple moral message, good animation, and a decent sense of humour. All of these things help it, and it is an enjoyable little film as a result of these aspects. The animation in particular is really well done, while also having a broad/general style that reminds of the 1950's (or Fallout games, if you are not from that period). The message may be simple, but the narrative delivers it well and in a way that is accessible for children - which is where it is targeted, so fair enough. It didn't thrill me as a film, but as a pilot it showed promise if it can expand a lot quite quickly - but my 3 year old enjoyed it and seemed to like Goldie and feel for her, so worth a look if you have any target audience in your house, because it is cheerful and quite cheering in what it does and how it does it.

A beautiful parable. About difference, the other, acceptance and friendship. And, sure, about miss Petunia and her houses. But the precious gift remains the lovely animation. Old fashion characters and story, great drawings and the freshness of fairy tale. So, just lovely.