Synopsis
Orion and the Dark is a touching animated movie that humorously incorporates fantasy as well as self-discovery during the journey to face one’s fears. It is directed by Sean Charmatz and the book by Emma Yarlett serves as the foundation for the movie. Charlie Kaufman’s distinct style of storytelling is used to write the film’s screenplay. Ever family will be able to appreciate this film’s take on the complex emotions of childhood such as anxiety and the self realization that comes with it.
Orion, a young and creative boy with a shy demeanor embodies the main character of this story. Orion, contrary to other children , is petrified of everything, be it monsters, the ocean, or take cell phone waves. He is especially afraid of the dark. His scattered thoughts take a huge toll on his mental peace during the day, and hinder his overall appreciation towards the world around him.
One night, Orion’s continual anxious anticipation of the night slowly turns into an awe of the enigma of the universe when Dark in the flesh of the night, a character of his own creation, comes alive. Contrary to the perception Orion had of Dark, as an embodiment of darkness, Dark is not something disturbing, instead, he is big, gentle, animated, and even kind. Dark had something to tell Orion and immediately sets out to shift Orion’s perception as to not fear him, instead to appreciate him as a being, a being that descends from the dark and gifts the world rest, joy, dreams, and beauty.
To prove this, Dark takes Orion on a night-time adventure, for what he calls, as a magical journey. They swim in the sky, glide through dreams, and interact with other Night Entities that each represent the differing dimensions of the night. These include characters such as Sleep, Dream, Silence, Insomnia, and Random Noises. Each character in Orion’s Night Character book helps him to see night in a revolutionary manner, in turn, dismantling each of the episodes that cause Orion to have night-time anxieties.
Bit by bit, Orion learns in the dream that he has mythology in his blood, Dark helps him to realize the beauty that life at night holds, the tranquility it offers, the night. It is important to remember the role he plays to civilization. Throughout this tale, Orion talks about the wondrous aspects of life he tends to shrug off.
There exists this companionship between Orion and Dark. Both startfeared nand after a period, manage to build trust and understanding. Dark, becomes Orion was able to build his confidence and overcome fears in his life.
There is a narrative structural twist present where the story is told from the Orion’s point of view as he is an adult. He narrates the events to his daughter. This layer adds emotional depth, showing how the fears of childhood are transformed and the lessons to be learned from them are told with a lot of care. Remembering how everyone in the world is afraid of something, it is important to not allow these fears to take control over one’s life.
He has a special relationship with Dark that was able to help him find a an inner strength. This makes it so that Orion is no longer overwhelmed. This was the case with the rest of world opened up to him as well.
This is an end of the film. he Orion, after his journey, comes in with a sense of peace. He is no longer overwhelmed however, it is obvious that he still is a bit nervous.
You are able to find attributes of cardiovascular accidents behind the ableism of this type of thinking, among other ableist sentiments.
He leaves the rest of his world to them.
He has spent so much time just dreaming that he has waited too long.
There are a lot of things that are waited on by people.
There are a lot of people that dream.
This part has a lot of inner strength as well.
He has a special bond with Dark as well.
He is a man with the ability to inspire no doubt.
Cast and Crew,
Director:
He has a cool name for himself, Sean Charmatz.
Sean is a talented animator and one that is energetic in his pieces.
.Screenwriter:
Charlie Kaufman – Having a distinctive surreal approach in his methodology, Kaufman knows how to add emotion to a story. What could have simply been a tale with a child’s imagination, nightmares, fantasy, and a sprinkle of magic became almost whimsical poetry.
Main Voice Cast:
Jacob Tremblay as Orion – Tremblay’s performance as Orion is commendable. He embodied a likable and relatable little boy who puts on an anxious personality.
Paul Walter Hauser as Dark – Hauser possesses a comforting voice which made his character Dark feel embracing and friendly. He is considered warm with a hint of humor and so lovable.
Angela Bassett, Ike Barinholtz, Nat Faxon, and Golda Rosheuvel – Golda and the rest of the actors contribute to the other Night Entities and voice them with much talented humor and charm unique to each character.
Colin Hanks – Hanks gives Orion as an adult a full circle story. He being the narrator as to Orion gives a nurturing and reflective tone.
Production:
The film is produced by DreamWorks Animation so they continue to combine emotion with their high quality animation. Orion and the Dark in particular is imaginative in its animation style along with vibrant and appealing to a variety of age groups.
Music:
The score of the film helps contribute to the emotional story. Orion’s realization of his growth with the dreamy sequences focuses more whimsical.
Entertainment
‘Orion and the Dark’ movies was positively received and critiqued earning it an IMDb Rating of 6.6/10. Although the movie does not seem like a blockbuster movie, it has certainly touched the audience with its strong message and images.
The film was critiqued for its warmth and originality, as well as for its gentle treatment of the anxiety of children. The Dark character as a conceit for such a deep feeling moved is appreciative and intelligent. The statement in the film, that fear is a doorway that can lead to understanding is both timely and ageless, and bound to provoke thought.
Educators and families have valued the film as a tool to discuss fear, emotions, and mental health. The movie does not dismiss fears and treats them as compassionately and insightfully as possible, which is its strongest argument.
Conclusion
Orion and the Dark is the culmination of years of hard work and it is easy to forget due to its captivating visuals that it also seeks to gently tackle the themes of the friendship, and the courage that is often hidden within fear. At its simplest the animation urges its viewers – from the shy, passive boy to the loving yet odd creature of the night – to reconsider some of their more profound fears that may not seem that frightening upon closer inspection.
Children of all ages, along with adults, are also encouraged to Orion’s personal yet also universal adventure that highlights the delicate balancing act between the desire to be brave and the basic human need of feeling understood and safe along with the worries that come from living in a world that is at times, beyond comprehension.
Orion and the Dark is proof that emotional honesty within storytelling, even at the simplest of levels, is the best approach. The task of solving primal fears does not take a single approach and does not have a solution. The point is, there are slower, more delicate paths to take that are laden with change and distinctly of a new perspective, in order to grow.
From children to fully grown adults, all are guaranteed to have a meaningful, anomalous moment that entails some form of joy from Orion and the Dark that is also the source of a more profound bravery when the world, in the form of light, is dismissed.
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