What a charming animated short this is, very well executed. This fits right in to the KIDS FIRST! Film Festival as it easily generates discussions about fitting in.
The film begins as we see a lone boot in a snowstorm that tries to go inside a building to get out of the storm but is prevented from doing so by other foot ware. He's rescued by some bags that may be filled with money, as we see money flies all around him. They protect him and escort him to a house where he's greeted by a single high heel and, ultimately, his life turns around in the best way. Using foot ware as the main characters is an interesting way to define characters with different personalities or ethnic backgrounds. The boot perseveres, regardless of its situation and, when united with the high heel, we see how its life is fulfilled. The animation of this film is very well done; I love the subtle details like the snowdrifts, the door closing, the flying dollar bills, the high heel with a bow at the back, the shoelaces connecting the shoe family at the tables as if they are arms and hands, and more. I enjoyed the background music, especially the outro under the credits. Very well done!
The film's message is spelled out at the end: you never know what someone is going through unless you walk a mile in their shoes.
I give A Mile 4.5 out of 5 stars and recommend it for ages 8 through 18, plus adults. By Julie S., KIDS FIRST!
What a charming animated short this is, very well executed. This fits right in to the KIDS FIRST! Film Festival as it easily generates discussions about fitting in.
The film begins as we see a lone boot in a snowstorm that tries to go inside a building to get out of the storm but is prevented from doing so by other foot ware. He's rescued by some bags that may be filled with money, as we see money flies all around him. They protect him and escort him to a house where he's greeted by a single high heel and, ultimately, his life turns around in the best way. Using foot ware as the main characters is an interesting way to define characters with different personalities or ethnic backgrounds. The boot perseveres, regardless of its situation and, when united with the high heel, we see how its life is fulfilled. The animation of this film is very well done; I love the subtle details like the snowdrifts, the door closing, the flying dollar bills, the high heel with a bow at the back, the shoelaces connecting the shoe family at the tables as if they are arms and hands, and more. I enjoyed the background music, especially the outro under the credits. Very well done!
The film's message is spelled out at the end: you never know what someone is going through unless you walk a mile in their shoes.
I give A Mile 4.5 out of 5 stars and recommend it for ages 8 through 18, plus adults. By Julie S., KIDS FIRST!
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