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Worthy of Pixar,
Luis Gomez Guzman’s film “Garto” is such a wonderful bit of simplistic
conflict, and minute adventure that it’s hard not to love it thoroughly.
“Garto” is a mostly silent short computer animated comedy revolving
around a green lizard named Garto who is so bored, he decides riding on
the back of a passing oversized Bee will be fun. The problem is that the
bee is not letting him grab a ride, and Garto will not relent in his
mission for some fun. Guzman’s knack for visual style is fantastic with
set pieces that act as bridges of fantasy and realism with some
landscapes that are exaggerated for the sake of comedy, but once Garto
lands into the river, it’s where Guzman shines with amazing talent
presenting the underwater world with glimmer and brilliance that hasn’t
been seen since “Finding Nemo.”
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The
character of Garto is the typical clown of nature who takes
it upon himself to get into a load of trouble for bothering
a passerby who feels above him due to his ability to fly.
The bee is a funny foil who encounters the determined Lizard
and takes a bit of enjoyment out of his fumbles. From
launching off of a water, to a near drown, the two become
instant partners in the fight for survival when Garto is
about to take a plunge into the water but uses the bee, but
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The
four minute spectacle is drawn to an adorable close, as the two
acknowledge us and give way to the chase yet again. Garto is
absolutely cute with wide curious eyes and soft features while the
Bee really just adds to his curiosities by outright refusing to
submit to his pursuit. Not only is it a pure thrill for the eyes,
but great storytelling pure and simple.
Aesthetically brilliant, delightfully simplistic, and gracefully short,
"Garto" is a wonderful little animated adventure with genuinely adorable
characters, and some rather incredible animation. Give it a chance, it's
great. Honest.
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