Orion is an eleven year old boy with many fears. He obsesses about every negative thing that could possibly happen. He is also being bullied at school by a kid named Richie. And he is most afraid of the dark. Which young kids aren't? Ok, but because Orion is so extreme in his fears, darkness mutates into a figure one evening and pays him a visit. Although perceived as scary, Dark is a gentle giant with a big smile - and he has feelings.
Hoping Orion will overcome his fear of the dark, Dark invites Orion to join him for one night to see what a night is like for Dark. Reluctant at first, Orion agrees. Although he soon regrets his decision, his outing takes him on a wonderful journey of discovery.
Orion meets the other night entities as well: Sleep, Insomnia, Sweet Dreams, Quiet, and Unexplained Noises. Although a young audience might not entirely understand these characters, the film tells its story in such a unique manner that it will appeal to youngsters even if they don't fully understand what it is about. The characters are funny and likeable. In a way it felt like 'Inside Out' meets 'Rise of the Guardians'.
The animation is fantastic. No wait, it's better than fantastic; it's outstanding!! The voice over work is also excellent. I know it's still very early in the year, but already I'm hoping 'Orion and the Dark' will be a contender for Best Animated Feature at 2025's Oscars. This film is just absolutely brilliant on every level, and there is so much we can learn from it. It also depicts the cycle of life, which I somehow found sad in a way, but very relevant and thought-provoking. I absolutely LOVED this film! It will no doubt go down as one of my all-time favourite animated films of all time! Yup, that's how much I liked it!
Hoping Orion will overcome his fear of the dark, Dark invites Orion to join him for one night to see what a night is like for Dark. Reluctant at first, Orion agrees. Although he soon regrets his decision, his outing takes him on a wonderful journey of discovery.
Orion meets the other night entities as well: Sleep, Insomnia, Sweet Dreams, Quiet, and Unexplained Noises. Although a young audience might not entirely understand these characters, the film tells its story in such a unique manner that it will appeal to youngsters even if they don't fully understand what it is about. The characters are funny and likeable. In a way it felt like 'Inside Out' meets 'Rise of the Guardians'.
The animation is fantastic. No wait, it's better than fantastic; it's outstanding!! The voice over work is also excellent. I know it's still very early in the year, but already I'm hoping 'Orion and the Dark' will be a contender for Best Animated Feature at 2025's Oscars. This film is just absolutely brilliant on every level, and there is so much we can learn from it. It also depicts the cycle of life, which I somehow found sad in a way, but very relevant and thought-provoking. I absolutely LOVED this film! It will no doubt go down as one of my all-time favourite animated films of all time! Yup, that's how much I liked it!