Alma appears very dissatisfied with her lot in life, which is presented as a sort of millennial affliction, if you will. However, it becomes clear that this is not entirely without reason: Family relations appear strained and the loss of her father has clearly affected her deeply.
The climactic start and flashback leading up to it feel natural and well paced, without rush or undue lingering.
It only takes a few minutes to become concerned for the mental wellbeing of Alma and immersed in her small world, which is rendered lovingly and in exquisite detail. In fact, I became so immersed and the rotoscoping was so fittingly done that I often forgot I was watching an animation.
Overall, a fairly convincing start with a compelling lead character and a nice mysterious hook at the end that hints at exciting things to come.
8/10
The climactic start and flashback leading up to it feel natural and well paced, without rush or undue lingering.
It only takes a few minutes to become concerned for the mental wellbeing of Alma and immersed in her small world, which is rendered lovingly and in exquisite detail. In fact, I became so immersed and the rotoscoping was so fittingly done that I often forgot I was watching an animation.
Overall, a fairly convincing start with a compelling lead character and a nice mysterious hook at the end that hints at exciting things to come.
8/10