Creation Myth 

Despite the film’s efforts to reframe its heroine with modern complexity, a certain emotional distance lingers.

Viewers get a glimpse of life of mediocrity in a world where humans and cartoon characters live together in this comeback.

Twisting what seems to be obvious setups and frameworks is what sets the story structure of Squid Game apart. I appreciate that this narrative is complex but not complicated; an easy enough plot to wrap your head around while still treating the audience like an equal participant in this social commentary

Vivarium is an uncomfortable and startling look at how easily progress devolves in the face of overwhelming stress.

A cat-and-mouse chase that will make viewers nostalgic for the cartoon series.

The film blends reality and the supernatural world together, leaving the viewer unsure of what’s real and what’s merely a figment of Michael’s agitated imagination.