January 31-February 3 | Friday-Monday | 1 hour, 25 minutes | Rated PG |
In a world without humans (anymore, our artifacts are still clearly in place), a flood flows through a river valley, sweeping up a motley collection of animals in a boat. They must learn to work together to navigate the dangers of the flood and to find a place of safety. This gorgeous Latvian animated film has absolutely no dialogue, although the animals do make their own natural noises and make themselves understood pretty well that way. It might be a little intense for the youngest of children, but otherwise should be a treat for the whole family. The Golden Globe winner for Best Animated Film, and the official Latvian submission to the Oscars for Best International Film, it has a 97% Tomatometer (critics) and a 99% Popcornmeter (audiences) on Rotten Tomatoes.
“It is dreamy, epic, perilous and very beautiful.” -Ty Burr, Washington Post
“In the subtle subtext of having a solitary creature like a cat find companionship in a boat full of animals who have lost their pack, their flock, or their herd, we will find a tender story about knowing where we are meant to be.” -Richard Whittaker, Austin Chronicle
“There’s such obvious dedication to making all the creature movements seem natural, and having their reactions germane to what breed of species they are, which further accentuates the experience.” -Randy Myers, San Jose Mercury News
“Shimmers with the essence of life and the spirit of selfless cooperation.” -Carlos Aguilar, RogerEbert.com
“The real takeaway is that we have to rely on each other for salvation. And it’s here where this experiential experiment in empathy, eco-activism and elation over the creative possibilities of a medium too often hijacked to sell toys truly hits its marks.” -David Fear, Rolling Stone
“The Latvian film is part brilliant experiment, part cutesy animal movie, but engrossing for all audiences—even if it might, like Fantasia, stick uncomfortably in the memories of the youngest in attendance.” -Jacob Aller, AV Club
“Flow might be a digital confection, but it’s also open, alive, elemental. In every sense, it’s a breath of fresh air.” -Robbie Collin, Daily Telegraph (UK)
“It’s not just a supreme example of a movie kids will love that adults will too. With its wordlessness, this is a film that could play in any country of the world, its capacity to reach literally everyone limitless.” -Christian Blauvelt, indieWire
“Refusing to pander to its audience, Flow is an animated adventure that is poignant, unique, absolutely gorgeous, and a must-see.” -Kristy Puchko, Mashable
Flow opens at The Clyde on Friday, January 31, and plays Friday, Saturday & Monday at 7:30, plus Sunday at 2:00.
I think the Gladiator preview was much too violent to be shown before Wicked, when so many children (and sensitive adults like ne) were present. B please reconsider your policy.
Thank you.
Thank you for checking in. We considered not showing it, but each thought that it would be okay (a little close to violence, but nothing gory or horrifying for a PG movie). We did consider having an alternative build for the Sunday matinees without that particular preview. We do take into account customer feedback, and will try to be a little tighter on what previews we show with a movie.