The greatest and most-real 01 hour: and 31 minutes ever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

This was such an absolutely amazing film, and it is so important. We are able to see Owen, who is diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder, and his journey from graduating to living on his own for the first time, along with some flashbacks and stories from his childhood. He uses animated Disney movies to interpret his own life and make his own unique path. This movie makes huge and important strides for those in the autism community. This movie highlights that people with autism have desires, interests, and hobbies, just like everyone else. For instance, we see Owen in a romantic relationship, discussing topics of sex, wanting to live on his own and get a job, and more. This is incredibly important because, while society has made great strides concerning autism since Owen was born, harmful stereotypes -that people with disabilities such as autism don't have the "normal" desires that others have- unfortunately persist. Another truly transformative thing about this movie is that Owen was not a victim of the tendency of an ableist culture to use people's challenges in an ableist culture as "inspiration". I truly think this film was able to showcase Owen and his life story, without making people pity him. Owen was not constantly looked over by his family, and instead his parents and those around him helped give him the tools that would enable him to live a prosperous and successful life on his own. While in many instances, people with autism may deviate from the type of communication we would consider the "norm," it is no less than how the "norm" communicates. Owen's communication through Disney films was truly so interesting and not any less than the way I communicate on a daily basis. This film shows all aspects of communication in Owen's life. These feelings, these experiences, these challenges, and these highs, are not a one case thing. This film showcases and celebrates Owen's different way of communication, which often in an ableist society, gets beat down. People with this diagnosis are different in their interests, desires, etc. Yet, their differences should not be judged as unacceptable or less than the desires and interests of others, which this film is able to highlight. Additionally, it helps to understand that just because something someone does or the ways that they think are different than what society has accepted as the norm, such as Owen interpreting his life through Disney films, it does not make people with those differences incapable of life nor does it make them any less than everyone else or a victim of being a "token of inspiration." Various misconceptions surrounding autism spectrum disorder were addressed within this film. I would recommend it to anyone to watch during the first free hour and a half interval they have. If everyone were to see this film, I believe it would be a great first step towards the world better understanding ASD. The most powerful moment was at the end, when Owen said something along the lines of "the truth about autistic people is that we want what everyone else wants, but we are sometimes misguided." This film is an outstanding start at a really important conversation, but we still have a long way to go.

Such an intriguing look at the life of a child growing up and the effects animated cartoons has on someone with Autism.

One of the best movies that portrays autism. Roger Ross Williams definitely portrayed Owen's story so well. I was very impressed with how the whole story went through his life journey, from his diagnosis with autism to the ability of coming out of his shell thanks to the Disney movies. Definitely a tear jerker and a MUST SEE for any parent who has a child on the autism spectrum or anyone who wants a more deep understanding of the autistic mind.

LIFE ANIMATED- 88% A heartbreaking and beautiful light on autism. Life animated had a very intriguing way of showing the life of Owen correlated with Disney. I really enjoyed the animated scenes to tell the story and I wish they used more animation throughout. It is always a very upsetting story to see any family struggle with any kind of illness, The tears of the mother will definitely hit you. I just hope the absolute best for Owen and his beloved family. Story and structure: 4.5/5 Cast" 1.9/2 Camera Work: 1.1/1.5 Sound: 1.3/1.5 Overall Score: 4.4/5

Puntaje Original: 8.5 Sublime, magistral, introspectiva. Life, Animated nos ofrece una visión escencial sobre el autismo, un formato estupendo de como hacer un documental, que nos cambiará de cierto modo nuestra perspectiva de la vida.

This Documentary is probably one of my favorite Documentaries to date. It's about an autistic man and his story about how Disney films helped him with relationships and communication. It's such an inspirational documentary showing that people can use their loves to do good in the world and communticate with other people. Owen was a very fun sweet guy who was a fun person to watch and learn about. This documentary should have won Best Documentary at the Oscars. It was my favorite documentary this year and possibly my favorite of all time. Very Inspiring Documentary Rating: 9.6/10

Life, Animated is an interesting story told by Owen Suskind, a young adult afflicted with autism ever since the youth of his life. He does not let it go down, though; with the power of Disney movies within him, the family use it as a conversational breakthrough to their son, and Owen himself goes on to do several things, from starting up a Disney club in High School, to creating a story focused on sidekicks. While it is admittedly slow at the beginning, the documentary does go on to pick up from there, capturing the spirit of the main person very well. There are good times, there are bad times, and there are surprises hidden in this surprisingly well-done movie. Life, Animated, is a documentary worth watching, no question.

Touching and significant.

A Heart Wrenching Affair With Absolutely No Easy Answer. whom Is To Ever Say A Life Is Not Worth Living, Or Even For That Matter, Afirming.. No Easy Answers To Be Found Here, But A Level Of Genuine Endearing Grace Rarely Found Elsewhere In Other Bio-Pic Documentaries.

Fantastic documentary! Very inspiring

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A unique look into one young man's path through autism via his love of Disney films. Emotional, relatable, and inspiring, you can really feel a different kind of life through Owen's eyes and how he navigates his personal challenges, which are generally the same challenges we all face; growing up, love, pain and joy.

Life, Animated is very well-made, and moving at times. The animations were engaging and definitely helped the storytelling. Still, I can't help but feel that Owen is still a mystery, despite the camera following him throughout a significant period of his life. After a while, it just felt like more of the same. And throughout, I couldn't shake this thought: He's lucky his family was well-off and could afford all the therapy and treatments and assisted living facilities; he's incredibly privileged in that sense - what about families who simply can't?

This Oscar-nomianted documentary about overcoming autism with Disney movie magic is frustratingly brief on the exact subject matter.

("Juicervose")....I'm not crying, YOU'RE crying! (Iago puppet story)...I'm not crying, YOU'RE crying! (Brother talking about sex)...I'm not crying, YOU'RE crying! (Calling after unresponsive ex-girlfriend)...I'm not crying, YOU'RE crying! (Comparing himself to Quasimodo during speech)...you know what? Forget it...I AM crying! And you should be too, you soulless psycho!

It's amazing how they manage to put some disney scenes to portrait Owen's fellings. It's like you feel and understand the emotions just like he does. This is amazing.

The movie was pretty good. It was slow though. I actually thought it would be better.

loved it. such a great dad too. He's almost as good as mine.

Lots of love here. These feelings are universal. Barely about autism at all. Really great tool, but almost feels exploitative at some points, though I suppose it's hard not to given the subject matter.