Flow | Full-Length Reaction
Added 2025-07-22 05:13:39 +0000 UTC
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I watched this with you in the morning and then with my 6 year old daughter in the afternoon. I loved it both times, and she loved it too. She named the cat “Parsley” and the dog “Jack”.
Stefan and Erin S
2025-07-27 17:07:42 +0000 UTCIncidentally, I’m fostering a young kitten who was found injured badly, they think by an owl or other large bird. His back end was badly wounded. Puncture wounds from the talons. He was covered in fly eggs and maggots, the poor thing. It’s been a month and he is now doing Parkour around my house while the other cats watch him like they’re at a tennis match. I think he’s a foster fail.
Christina H
2025-07-26 22:09:04 +0000 UTCOh wow! I can’t wait to watch with you. I hope you loved it. I’ll be watching tomorrow!
Christina H
2025-07-24 04:18:51 +0000 UTCI interpreted it as the story of Noah's Ark/The Great Flood from the POV of the animals left behind, which is why the world seems so familiar yet alien at the same time.
Markatta
2025-07-22 16:16:31 +0000 UTCI haven't seen Flow yet....after reading the comments, not sure I want to. I have had cats my whole life, starting at age 7 and they are such a wonderful animal and even companions. I don't know if I can take any heartache watching this film will cause. Perhaps I'll get brave and watch along with you at some point.
KimM
2025-07-22 14:15:41 +0000 UTCi was literally stressed out the entire first viewing of this until flow cat finally got to eat 😭
Beezy Queen
2025-07-22 12:44:07 +0000 UTCyou can find capybara and ringtailed lemurs at most zoos (esp lemurs) and yeah they’re just kind of Like That haha. i’ve seen a couple lemur fights and they’re loud as hell. every time i watch this movie im more in awe of the animation— especially of the water. the way the camera hovers right on the water line, dipping above and below the surface and capturing that visual effect so well. the way it was created was extremely accessible too. the animation was done in blender, and i think most or all of the cat’s voice lines were recordings of the lead animator’s cat. such a beautiful story about adapting and enduring with the help of others. glad we got to watch this with you!
Beezy Queen
2025-07-22 12:39:44 +0000 UTCAmazing, right? I was thinking the same thing. I think there are people who care about our climate regardless, but I was wondering if the film makers thought: Maybe if we make this about beloved animals, people might care more? Cynical thought, I suppose, but it crossed my mind, nonetheless.
Melissa
2025-07-22 11:35:11 +0000 UTCThe crane going into the northern lights was breathtaking, and the whale (?) dying hurt my heart.
Melissa
2025-07-22 11:34:21 +0000 UTCThat movie made me feel so many emotions. I have seen "The Wild Robot" and wondered why it didn't win the Oscar over this film, but now I understand. The depth of this story, told only through visual storytelling and sound effects/music was so powerful. I think it's a commentary on a lot of themes. The cat had clearly lived with a human in that house from the beginning. A human that carved those other cats out of wood and deeply loved this sweet animal. Somehow that human died -- I suspect from environmental cause or disaster. Later, the huge rocks jutting up into the sky with stairs and the buildings looked like an ancient civilization, still standing to some degree, but empty of life until the animals arrive on the boat. Putting all of that together, I believe it is sending a message about how we care for the world in which we live, our environment, and the Earth itself. Beyond that, it is about caring for others, even those different from us. The crane, for example, loses its flock because it dares to stand up for the cat's needs to exist as well. Obviously, this can transfer to humans who often stick with their own kind -- race, ethnicity, geographical location, religion, etc. -- and reject others in need. It's about helping others and using what skills you have to do so. The crane, accustomed to being in flight, is a natural to guide the sails of the boat; the cat learns to fish and helps to provide for the other animals; the capybara is simply a full-hearted animal who gives comfort, I think; and the lemur is a gatherer . . . albeit of shiny things that are of no real use . . . except the globe that the dog uses as a toy and the cat uses to float in the water later. Ultimately, it's about how we need community to survive in any hardship or catastrophe. Even if it's just one lemur, one dog, one crane . . . they were willing to reach out to help the lone cat and lone capybara. Together, they become family and help one another survive. This film. Wow. It will stick with me for a long time. ❤️
Melissa
2025-07-22 11:32:29 +0000 UTCI love that doggie so much.
Melissa
2025-07-22 10:37:29 +0000 UTC41:20 OMG it broke its wing! I'm ready to start bawling. And this poor kitty needs food!!!!
Melissa
2025-07-22 10:35:42 +0000 UTCI'm holding back tears watching this almost from the very beginning . . . I feel like I am those lost animals. My heart hurts. I hope it isn't a sad ending.
Melissa
2025-07-22 10:27:22 +0000 UTCAs far as the meaning of the movie went, it showed that in times of disaster animals had better capabilities of putting aside, instinctual differences, such as cats and dogs, even though there was distrust, a crane fight where the crane chose to save the cat and challenge the leader of the liter crane, and even though injured, he took his rightful place as a pilot of the boat. The capybara reminded me so much of folks who are just willing to get along, not have any troubles or cares in the world towards others, I think the lemur was very well depicted because they are very tribalistic, and they love shiny things and those who have the most shiny things like crowns, etc. they’re admired. When our lemur found his people and his broken mirror, he made a choice to follow a little black cat and show him where their friends were. The loyal Labrador dog chose not to be like the others, and helped out to make sure that the capybara was safe. This showed me that animals have the capacity just as humans do to come together lay aside all differences work collectively to help one another and the importance of never forgetting thatand how sad it is that it takes tragedy to bring us together and drop all our baggage to remember our humanity.
Laura Thate
2025-07-22 08:08:53 +0000 UTCI found the crane fight animation, very beautiful feathers are so difficult to make look fabulous realistic with the sun glistening in the shadows. It was a fight for dominance and breaking. The cranes wing was banishment for losing the fight. When the crane moved onward into the northern lights, it was so beautiful and life coming full circle with that large sturgeon like creature dying because it had no water was just so realistic in a circle of life. I enjoyed this movie very much. The music was tranquil and exciting. It was fun having a conversation with you in real time tonight, Franklin. Thank you for a lovely film. 🙏🏼
Laura Thate
2025-07-22 08:03:26 +0000 UTCI had a huge cry watching it. It also gave me more ominous climate anxiety than most post apocalyptic live action doomer things. But I love it.
amanda_owl
2025-07-22 07:52:11 +0000 UTCCats meow to each other, especially when they’re out playing with each other. You’ll see it in a basket of kittens as they start growing. Cats being quiet around humans because they’re not like dogs. Dogs are DNA connected to humans where cats are not. Cats choose people and don’t need us they can fend for themselves. The pre humans Domesticated ancient dogs to hunt with them to keep predators away, etc. There’s a long and lovely history about both animals. Man’s best friend the dog. I love cats because they choose us and when they choose us, you can feel that bond they give you not that we give them.
Laura Thate
2025-07-22 07:49:31 +0000 UTCThis looks like Indonesia!
Laura Thate
2025-07-22 07:33:54 +0000 UTCThe capybara is not a beaver. They are found in Southeast Asia and in South America. They range in size from pig to extremely big like a small pony.
Laura Thate
2025-07-22 07:24:12 +0000 UTCThat’s a ring tailed lemur.
Laura Thate
2025-07-22 06:53:50 +0000 UTCThat’s a capybara!
Laura Thate
2025-07-22 06:51:04 +0000 UTCThis movie was made entirely in Blender, a free 3D model kim software btw. It’s absolutely insane how they managed to make something this beautiful with something so simple Anyway found family tropes stay winning ✊✊✊
Anait
2025-07-22 06:45:32 +0000 UTCPretty sure cats meow at each other too, just not as much! At least if we judge from those videos where owners stick go-pros to them to see what they’re up to all day. Plus this cat’s a domesticated one so it would meow a lot more than others
Anait
2025-07-22 06:40:12 +0000 UTC
