Adam Elliot

It's funny, endearing and dark at the same time, hitting a very rare balance. Add to that the mastery coming from every frame and you have a true gem that should appeal to a pretty large crowd

The only negative thing I can say about Memoir of a Snail is that it looks a lot like Mary & Max. The 15-year lull didn't do much to influence Elliot's style of filmmaking, but as someone who adored Mary & Max, that's not such a terrible thing. The mix of poetic charm and dark comedy is a delight, the stop-motion work is exquisite and while a little dense and repetitive there wasn't a single moment where I felt my attention slipping. Elliot made another masterpiece.