If Roger Rabbit was not just for kids, then Waking Life is not for kids at all. The bulk of the movie is comprised of Wiggins sitting across from different characters as they philosophize about dreams, life and existence. The combination of their ethereal musings with the hallucinative landscape can give adults a headache, much less children. It takes a bit of stamina, but Linklater’s experiment in the world of dreams works in the end. But exploring the nature of reality is mentally exhausting, so make sure you’re feeling adventurous before you take this latest step in the story of the animated movie. It’s quite a trip.
WAKING LIFE
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directed by
Richard Linklater
starring
Wiley Wiggins
Fox Searchlight Pictures