While both experimental and beautiful, An Oversimplification of Her Beauty failed to achieve what it set
out to do in telling the true tale of a young man, Terrance, and his unrequited
love for a girl, Namik. Despite
their emotional connection and their intimacy, Namik's feelings for Terrence
never quite reach the potential he hopes for.
The
movie drags from start to finish, and although the story comes across with ease,
the use of repetition and obvious imagery make it hard to enjoy. I don't like
being told how to feel, and I don't like being beaten over the head with the
same concept. An Oversimplification of Her Beauty did both.
I will say that the animation was
interesting, but not enough to keep my attention. I got bored about half way in, and couldn't really find
anything appealing enough to warrant a re-entry. The only thing I felt was an overall sense of discomfort and
sorrow for Terrence and his desire for someone who had never loved him, and
probably never will.
An Oversimplification of Her Beauty is competing in the New Frontier Competition.
