Memoir of a Snail
Directed by Adam ElliotA bittersweet memoir of a melancholic woman called Grace Pudel - a hoarder of snails, romance novels, and guinea pigs.
Cast of Memoir of a Snail
Memoir of a Snail Ratings & Reviews
- Desmond DaleJanuary 24, 2025Memoir of a Snail is probably going to be most goth film release of the year, which is saying something considering that Nosferatu releases right on Christmas Day. Despite being a stop motion animated film its most bleak, soul-crushing moments cut with surprising realness. It's a testament to its immensely colorful character crafting and persistent dark sense of humor that keeps the film grounded and from veering into being a pill too bitter to swallow. Like Look Back it also utilizes its medium as a sort of concentrating agent to amplify the sad, ugly, grotesque and morbidly beautiful aspects of life. Its a depressive fall in front of a beautiful sunset. You can either focus downwards or look out.
- astronautpngMarch 21, 2025There are very few films left that transmit as much as this one. The director does not disappoint, even if he puts out content every so often. In my opinion, it should have won the Oscar.
- Kevin WardJuly 1, 2025Not nearly as funny as I was expecting, which is probably mostly what ruined my experience of this. It much more dour and depressing story to watch alone at 2:00am on Thanksgiving Eve. Beautifully animated, but I have to admit that Stopmotion/claymation is rarely my thing. The voice work is excellent and I do think the heavy thematics are not moving and probably worthy of giving it another shot at another time. Just not what I was expecting nor what I was in the mood for. 🤷🏻♂️
- gradientorangeApril 14, 2025by the end i was literally begging the movie to just go off because i was so exhausted with crying life, man… life…
- Rowan KrzysiakMarch 7, 2025It's good but sometimes feels like a pale imitation compared to Mary and Max. It still looks great but the lines, the emotional ups and downs and the pacing just feel slightly off and less relaxed.
- RyezooFebruary 4, 2025Depressing, a few laughs, and some beautiful nightmare fuel visuals make this worthy of a watch. I always find stop motion impressive. This story or more like, 90 minute narration left me feeling little empty though. I don’t see this beating any of the other films for animation at awards season
- rg9400November 30, 2024Quirky, strange, eccentric, and at times a bit crude, the movie's unique claymation style and washed-out colors instantly remind you of Adam Elliot's earlier work, Mary & Max. Narrated by Grace, the movie follows her and her twin brother's life into adulthood as they face different sets of misfortunes, illustrating how she slowly crawls within herself more and more. While Mary & Max effectively used their dual perspectives, this movie solely narrates from Grace's point of view, which I believe detracts from its overall impact. I found Gilbert's story to be more compelling, and while we do get scenes from his end, they are a lot less in terms of overall screentime. Grace's story didn't resonate as much with me even though I wanted it to. I felt that some of the stranger aspects (such as the people she lives with) were overdone, and they didn't feel nearly as endearing as those eccentricities were in Mary & Max. This movie, narrated like a memoir, unfolds through a series of events, and I began to worry that it would lack a cohesive point or simply end abruptly, a trend I've been noticing a lot recently. Despite my trepidations, I do think this movie lands some insightful and cathartic moments during its ending. It would have been nice for the rest of the movie to match the strength of its beginning and ending, and I would recommend checking out Mary & Max if you haven't since it captures a very similar tone, atmosphere, and style while doing a much better job building pathos throughout.
- Tyler SJanuary 1, 2025👍👍 9/10
- Alexander SierputowskiNovember 29, 2024This is a profoundly moving narrative that resonates with authenticity. I found myself completely immersed in the storyline and the world presented. I was sank into my seat, yet I remained anxious about how everything would unfold. This is definitely a must-see film, ideally accompanied by a box of tissues and a friend who is supportive of emotional reactions.
