It's Such a Beautiful Day

Name: It's Such a Beautiful Day
Genre: Sci-Fi, Drama, Fantasy, Comedy, Animation
Released: October 5, 2012
Duration: 62 min
Rating: 90

2012

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Cinemad Presents | Release Date: October 5, 2012 | Not Rated

Summary: Bill struggles to put together his shattered psyche, in this new feature film version of Don Hertzfeldt's animated short film trilogy.

Director: Don Hertzfeldt

Genre(s): Sci-Fi, Drama, Fantasy, Comedy, Animation

Rating: Not Rated

Runtime: 62 min

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Ben Nicholson

May 18, 2015

A highly original and utterly enthralling film that touches on staggeringly expansive themes - more typically expected in the work of master auteur and persistent award-winner Terrence Malick, than from animations. Read full review

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Neil Genzlinger

May 18, 2015

Considering that he’s a stick figure, Bill, the main character in It’s Such a Beautiful Day, sure does have a complex internal life. And this animated film by Don Hertzfeldt does an amazing job of making you feel it, in all its sadness, terror and transcendence. Read full review

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Simon Abrams

May 18, 2015

Warped keyhole-size images stack atop one another in a Frankenstein-ian collage that evokes the films of Terrence Malick, David Lynch, Stan Brakhage, and Bruce Conner. Seeing "the years [slip] out of [Bill's] head" in this 71-minute compendium is nothing short of revelatory. Read full review

Peter Debruge

May 18, 2015

Had James Thurber worked in animation, the waggish result might look and sound a bit like It’s Such a Beautiful Day, indie cartoonist Don Hertzfeldt’s alternately poignant and absurdist triptych. Read full review

The Guardian Mike McCahill

May 18, 2015

Funny, oddly affecting and cherishably personal. Read full review

Paul Bradshaw

May 18, 2015

An existential flipbook and a heartbreaking black joke: stickmen have never looked so alive. Read full review

Joseph Jon Lanthier

May 18, 2015

Despite all this macabre torment, It's Such a Beautiful Day involves a lot of sweet, plucky humor that represents a discreet softening of the angry sarcasm for which Hertzfeldt has become known. Read full review

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yaboirolex

Apr 19, 2020

This movie... It really gets how to surprise anyone due to it's visual simplicity. It such a big, deep, unique movie; so captivating how a simple (at first) character called Bill could get anyone on guard on how relatable yet profound he is, the narrative is a constant mind-blowingThis movie... It really gets how to surprise anyone due to it's visual simplicity. It such a big, deep, unique movie; so captivating how a simple (at first) character called Bill could get anyone on guard on how relatable yet profound he is, the narrative is a constant mind-blowing experience that drives you further into the movie and makes you feel so many things, even cry. It can be even a life-changing experience for some people.… Expand

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GatorZero

Oct 2, 2015

I never thought a movie with stick figures could make me cry. One of the most profound and intriguing movies I have ever watched. Beautiful film. 10/10.

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frederik1478

Aug 29, 2020

While watching this movie I was fully absorbed by the movie, Humour the personality the tragedy all of it hit me in my brain and I could not Stop watching it I am going to sit on my bed many nice wondering and thinking about this movie and I would not wanted any other way

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SirKirbyThe4th

Sep 23, 2015

Truly a masterpiece. It follows the life of a man who is diagnosed with some sort of disease that has some crazy effects on him.You just HAVE to watch ti to know what I'm trying to say.

2 of 3 users found this helpful21

The3AcademySins

Dec 4, 2019

Quirky, imaginative, and unforgettable. This is an odd, experimental film that will pull on your heartstrings. It's stunningly beautiful in its simplicity. Its an unexpected font of ponderous wisdom that will stick with you for years to come.

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moonman1994

May 22, 2015

Oddly introspective, slightly creepy and at times even a bit amusing. It's Such a Beautiful Day is a beautiful look in on a man struggling with an unmentioned mental disease but it goes further than just this. It addresses thoughts such as those of death that many people have and the way itOddly introspective, slightly creepy and at times even a bit amusing. It's Such a Beautiful Day is a beautiful look in on a man struggling with an unmentioned mental disease but it goes further than just this. It addresses thoughts such as those of death that many people have and the way it does it makes the viewer think about their own way that they have approached these issues. This is particularly amazing in the fact that all of the animation is very minimalist and it is all tied together nicely by classical music. This being said the flow is odd at times making for a sort of surreal effect and some of the humor is good and dark and some of it just seems a bit out there.… Expand

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o_rety

Mar 6, 2021

Nihilism + crappy animation + discordant noises + choppy narration. Closest to "demonic" of what I've yet seen, and I've seen a lot.

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