Anomalisa is one of the most unique animated films I've ever seen, and arguably the most "human" film of the year.

| Aug 2, 2024

Examining "Anomalisa" for the romance and humanity is more arduous than liberating for what Kaufman is trying to say about inspiration.

| Original Score: 1/5 | Aug 14, 2022

Those who give themselves over to Anomalisa will find a brilliant and profound look through Kaufman's eyes, always a rare and exceptional experience.

| Original Score: 4/4 | Apr 23, 2022

Charlie Kaufman makes love like nobody else. He builds it up from the basement, all the gangly genitals of it, knickers whittled and shined up, authentically imperfectly exquisite. He is the poet of our age

| Original Score: A | Jul 2, 2021

The absolutely bloody excellent Charlie Kaufman has directed another classic.

| Original Score: 5/5 | Jun 8, 2021

To be perfectly honest, one could make the case for most of Charlie Kaufman's filmography - as either writer or director - being remembered as exceptional, and deserving of all the praise in the world.

| Mar 29, 2021

Anomalisa is remarkably crafted with some genuinely moving and amusing moments.

| Feb 26, 2021

Kaufman has created a very smart movie, and I ended up liking it for what it was. It is not a heartwarming romp. It is a dense, sneaky movie about narcissism, cruelty, and Lisa's own shy resilience.

| Feb 9, 2021

The experience of watching Anomalisa is, as Kaufman intended, a singular one. It's never less than enveloping, charming, hilarious or touching.

| Jan 7, 2021

This fascinating animated feature is difficult to explain but wonderful to experience.

| Original Score: 3.5/4 | Dec 16, 2020

Will undoubtedly make its viewers think, though the highly existential vagaries and graphic sexual nature may cloud its more fascinating insights into human behavior.

| Original Score: 4/10 | Dec 4, 2020

Anomalisa was an admirable stab at illustrating major depression, though I found it easier to appreciate as an accomplished stunt than a serious drama.

| Sep 15, 2020

It can be seen by the solid animation work and thematic concerns about postmodern man's individualism, but it's not a big deal. The result is a little soft.

| Original Score: 6/10 | Jun 26, 2020

Anomalisa is a worthy addition to Kaufman's formidable filmography.

| Jan 13, 2020

The results are as magnificent as they are human.

| Aug 2, 2019

The longtime aficionado of Kaufman's work might suspect there's more up his sleeve, only to find themselves disappointed.

| Original Score: 3/5 | Jul 17, 2019

It's deceptively simple for a Kaufman film, but there's a devastating sense of truth in its melancholy portrait of mid-life ennui.

| Original Score: 3.5/4 | Jul 5, 2019

These oh-so-recognizable puppets are so human and that's what makes Anomalisa so subconsciously unnerving and haunting.

| Original Score: 4/5 | May 31, 2019

Fun, no. Compelling, yes. Anomalisa is filled with more longing and palpable loneliness than many other live action films registered this year.

| Original Score: 8/10 | Apr 17, 2019

A somewhat cynical yet thought provoking stop motion animated film.

| Original Score: B- | Apr 15, 2019