The Astronomer's Dream

March. 07,2009

Rating：

6.4

Genre：

Adventure Fantasy Animation

Keywords：

Short Supernatural Surrealism

Trailer Synopsis Cast

When a hungry Astronomer falls asleep while working on a problem, he discovers a solution not in outer space but in the surreal food-chain of his subconscious mind.

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Reviews

Micitype

2009/03/07

Pretty Good

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Tedfoldol

2009/03/08

everything you have heard about this movie is true.

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Bumpy Chip

2009/03/09

It’s not bad or unwatchable but despite the amplitude of the spectacle, the end result is underwhelming.

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Billy Ollie

2009/03/10

Through painfully honest and emotional moments, the movie becomes irresistibly relatable

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MartinHafer

2009/03/11

When this animated film began, I was bowled over by its art style, choice of color palate and drawings. It was a bit like a Klasky Csupo animation but still different and unique--and it sure caught my attention.The film consists of a strange surreal fantasy that is the result of an astronomer's dream. Much of it doesn't seem to make a lot of sense and I really don't think it's meant to--it's more like an odd stream of consciousness that you just sit back and enjoy without questioning. I say just sit back and watch and enjoy the music. Provided you are the type person who loves unusual animations and doesn't need a traditional style or narrative, you'll have a good time.

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