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Waking Life (DVD, 2002)

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Director Richard Linklater presents this computer-animated, dreamlike, meandering film about a college-age man (Wiley Wiggins) who floats in and out of a series of philosophical discussions and ethereal experiences, meeting an interesting cast of characters along the way. Each character that Wiley meets engages him in an existential discussion. Wiley listens, observes, and occasionally responds. Then he glumly shuffles off to his next encounter. At times, he wakes up in his bed and rubs his eyes, appearing to start a new day. But eventually viewers learn that Wiley is dreaming throughout the film, and is trying to learn to control his dreams--and accomplish lucid dreaming, or simply wake up.Visually, WAKING LIFE is nothing short of fantastic. Linklater stays true to his Indie style--jerky camera, drifting gaze, and steady head shots that allow non-actors to talk straight into the camera. To achieve the floating feeling of the dream sequences, he first tried taking aerial shots from a helicopter, then opted for the smoother effect of a hot air balloon. He shot the film on digital video, edited it, then called on 30 animators to finish it. The characters in the film move and gesticulate like live action, but they are animated with odd color schemes and surreal lines that make them cartoony caricatures. WAKING LIFE is a superb work that should be applauded for its atmospheric elements (lovely images of New York and Austin), its amusing bohemian dialogues, and its unique animation.

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UPC0024543040651

eBay Product ID (ePID)3383627

Product Key Features

ActorWiley Wiggins, Julie Delpy, Ethan Hawke

RatingR

Movie/TV TitleWaking Life

DirectorRichard Linklater

FormatDVD

Release Year2002

GenreDrama

Additional Product Features

Region CodeRegion 1

Number of Discs1

Country/Region of ManufactureUSA

Leading RoleWiley Wiggins, Julie Delpy, Ethan Hawke

Film CountryUSA

Release Date20020507

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4.8

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by another-solo-dealer
26 Mar, 2022
A journey of self-discovery, and different personal philosophies via the dream world.
The film itself is quite unconventional - the plot is ultimately a dream journal of sorts. It stars a young man, going through a dream like state, meeting different people, with their own personal philosophies on how to live life - ultimately, trying to figure out who he is, what paths he can follow, and who he will be in the future. Artstyle is also pretty unique and shifts consistently as the film progresses. The type of film that simply gets a little more understandable, and more importantly, more enjoyable, through re-watching. Gets the gears inside the brain rolling. Check it out.
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by barvi_4189
14 Sep, 2021
5 stars
Absolutely love this movie. Good quality
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by matbushar0
15 Jun, 2019
Friend to a Friend.
Lost my buddies copy so I bought this to replace. He couldn’t be happier! Flawless and received a 1 day earlier than expected.
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by em_966444
29 Nov, 2022
Awesome
Thank you so much! I've been looking for this movie for a long time and finally got it :) YOU are appreciated.
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by timbolilf
02 Aug, 2018
Great movie
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by spark-of-novelty
05 Nov, 2018
Awesome movie
Great condition
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by tex235
26 Oct, 2017
Very Artsy
The cinematography made me queasy.
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by edvardmun
08 Jul, 2020
Thinking person’s movie
Great thinking person’s movie. I give it to friends and discuss it afterwards.
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by codela_81
30 Jun, 2020
thanks A++
Amazing!!
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by scum-56
18 May, 2024
No complaints
No complaints
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