I have been desperate, and I mean DESPERATE, to see $9.99 since I first heard of it in, I think, 2008. A stop-motion film based on the stories of Etgar Keret – what’s not to like? Well, after seeing it: nothing.
It is wonderful. Poignant, affecting, funny, magical and feels so real. Brilliant. Just like his stories. Thanks to Jen for making me aware it had finally been released (even if that’s only region 1).
Here’s the trailer.
The Nik Perring Show 
It's as good as it looks then? Cool. My copy arrived today. Not had chance to watch it yet, but will be doing so asap. 🙂
Absolutely! It's just wonderful! Loved it. Mucho. Be interested to hear your thoughts on it though…Don't want to give anything away but… wonder what you make of the ol' fella. If you're a bit soft like me you might, ahem, be tempted to be a bit sad. Let me know!
Btw, or PS, or whatever – have you read 'Skinless' or 'Drunken Mimi' yet?? They're up there with my favourite evers!And 'Loser' and… oh there are so many!
That trailer is the coolest thing that did not come out of Studio Ghibli. Got to get the film.
Read 'Drunken Mimi' yesterday – loved it. My favourites so far have to be 'Marzipan' and 'What You Left In The Ditch.' 'Marzipan' blew me away with how (seemingly) effortlessly magical it is. 'Skinless' is my bedtime story tonight. 🙂
Oh they're all just SO good, aren't they! Skinless, I think, is utterly breath taking