Shedding

First, full disclosure, I am a cat lover, so I guess I'm biased. I'm also a movie lover with a considerable number of films under my belt. This movie had me engaged from start to finish. I didn't know it was filmed on an iPhone until I saw other reviews and honestly, I couldn't tell. I mean I could tell it was low budget, but the videography was inspired at times.

At its heart, this is a movie about trauma, loss, grief and overcoming it. The fantasy aspect of a cat transforming to a human for a day just makes the message that much more special. I know it's a cliche, but sometimes cats (or other animals) come into our lives for a reason.

Wow!!!! Loved this! A subtle story, yet the power of it sneaks up on you! The animal shots are playful yet purposeful. The transformation that occurs in Panda becoming human is amazing! The lead human actor did an astonishing job of becoming a cat in every way! Kuddos to him!! SHEDDING is the kind of film that I will watch again and probably soon. There are layers to it, and it allows us to unpeel ( or should I say shed) some of ours.

I've been a cat lover my entire life and honestly haven't felt truly "seen" by an animal movie before now. SHEDDING goes so much deeper than cute cat moments. It doesn't rely on it's gimmick or get corny. It is an authentic expression of what life would truly be like for a cat to become a human and the beautiful thing about it is that it ends up exploring the nuances of the human experience with depth and quiet absurdity. It's as if someone made an awards-season-movie for cat lovers. It's such a highly original film and it trusts its audience with an intentional and meditative pace. I cried watching it. I was so genuinely moved by this small indie production.

I really enjoyed this film even though I had no idea what to expect. I actually found myself relating a cat and I'm not even a cat person. Be prepared though. It's not your typical movie but it's an artistic take on love and grief.

A little film with a big heart and an important message. Shot on a iPhone, this film goes to prove that it is much more important to have ideas and to tell well a universal story. Well done to all involved.