Mutant Aliens

About This Movie

Bill Plympton's 'Mutant Aliens' is a wild ride through his signature animation style. The loose, sketchy visuals have a charm that fits the offbeat humor perfectly. You’ve got this mix of absurdity and social commentary that’s pretty unique. The pacing can be all over the place, but it keeps you engaged, that’s for sure. The characters are quirky – an astronaut and his daughter paired with some violent but oddly endearing aliens, all on a revenge quest. It's not your standard sci-fi; it's more about the absurdity of human nature and corporate greed. Plympton's hand-drawn style gives it a raw feel that computer animation just doesn’t capture. Definitely not for everyone, but if you're into animation that pushes boundaries, it's worth a watch.

Released in 2002, independent animated featureHand-drawn animation with Plympton's unique styleFeatures a blend of comedy and social commentaryOriginally premiered at the 2003 Annecy Film Festival