Ha ha,it's sad and funny in equal measure.
In the old days,you would just want to bang their heads together and tell them to get a grip.
These days,there's an explanation as to why they appear so dysfunctional.
I really enjoyed the letters sent after Max ripped out the letter M from his typewriter - classic comedy.
I can't relate to either of these characters but somebody sure did a good job animating their interpretation !
It's stop motion clay animation with a very necessary narration.
And I thought it ingenious to install a fake bus shelter inside the home.
Fancy leaving the drugs cupboard door unlocked !
This won't be to everyone's taste but if you like interesting stories told using animation,then this is for you.
Ooh,and it's nice to know that you can be happy on the inside but there's no legal requirement to show it !
This was an interesting story well told,apparently based on a true story,with great animation - lots of teardrops and sweat.
I'll bet there was an equal amount shed by the creators too,well done guys.
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Mary and Max
Adam Elliot
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Phillip Seymour Hoffman
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Product description
Mary Dinkle, a chubby lonely eight-year-old girl living in the suburbs of Melbourne, and Max Horovitz, a 44-year-old, severely obese, Jewish man with Asperger's Syndrome living in the chaos of New York, strike up an extraordinary bond. Spanning twenty years and two continents, Mary and Max's friendship survives much more than the average diet of life's ups and downs. Their story is innocent but not naive and takes you on a journey exploring friendship, autism, taxidermy, psychiatry, alcoholism, where babies come from, obesity, kleptomania, sexual difference, trust, copulating dogs, religious difference, agoraphobia and much much more.
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- Package Dimensions : 19 x 13.4 x 1.6 cm; 20 Grams
- Director : Adam Elliot
- Release date : 21 October 2009
- Actors : Phillip Seymour Hoffman, Barry Humphries, Eric Bana, Toni Collette
- Studio : Icon Films
- ASIN : B07MWPYMVM
- Best Sellers Rank: 9,174 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)
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Mr. Roy Williams
5.0 out of 5 stars
Everyone's different,some are more so though.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 3 May 2017Verified Purchase
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Marylu
5.0 out of 5 stars
Not suitable for Jennifer Aniston's fans...
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 26 January 2015Verified Purchase
Negative reviews about this movie do seriously baffle me.Not sure how it was rated, perhaps as a family movie which in fact is not, but it does only deserve so much better than two or three stars rating. It's the poignant, touchy and often hilarious story of an unlikely friendship between two individuals of different ages who struggle in life for different reasons. Over the years they create a special bond, learn to deal with their own (and each other's) flaws and insecurities and share the good things they have, including slices of cakes and improbable recipes.
Taste is something absolutely personal, but I still cannot believe that some people found "Mary and Max" to be boring or depressing. If you expect some sort of Hollywood style-happy ending-chickflick, this movie is definitely not for you. Otherwise, I'm pretty sure you'll enjoy it :)
I wouldn't watch it with kids unless you are prepared to discuss with them and answer their questions about mental diseases, sexuality (at some stage Mary asks Max if he knows where kids come from), addictions and death. Recommended to intelligent adults with a quirky sense of humour.
Taste is something absolutely personal, but I still cannot believe that some people found "Mary and Max" to be boring or depressing. If you expect some sort of Hollywood style-happy ending-chickflick, this movie is definitely not for you. Otherwise, I'm pretty sure you'll enjoy it :)
I wouldn't watch it with kids unless you are prepared to discuss with them and answer their questions about mental diseases, sexuality (at some stage Mary asks Max if he knows where kids come from), addictions and death. Recommended to intelligent adults with a quirky sense of humour.
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Ronica Johnson
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Mary and Max
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 12 August 2017Verified Purchase
A very engaging story with interesting premise and characters. The animation is a little crude and at times off putting but I don't think I degrades to overall quality of the film because regardless i found myself very invested in the lives of Mary and Max and their personal tragedies felt all to real. I very much don't want to spoil anything but the ending left me choked up. The characters are sympathetic and flawed like a good ol' human should be and just thinking about it brings a smile to my face.

Rich
5.0 out of 5 stars
Really Sweet Film
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 12 March 2013Verified Purchase
This is really clever film. It uses stop frame animation (a mix of Aardman and Tim Burton in style) to tell a very sweet, funny and entertaining story. I found everything about the film to be pretty much perfect. The narration is spot on, the animation very clever and the story and themes very relevant. It all adds up to a very satisfying film. It may not be as well known as many of the other animated movies released in recent years, but as a rough guide, if you are an adult and liked Up, then I'm sure you'll enjoy this.
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N. M. Fletcher
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Region 1/A review.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 27 May 2015Verified Purchase
The region 1 bluray is stunning, the audio is also top quality. If only all blurays could be this good. It goes without saying that the film itself is wholeheartedly recommended by nearly everyone who's ever seen it. Having a stepson who happens to have Aspergers it is all the more poignant for me but I think that anyone would bring something away from this heartwarming film. Also a big thank you to Phillip Seymour Hoffman R.I.P.
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