SummaryBill struggles to put together his shattered psyche, in this new feature film version of Don Hertzfeldt's animated short film trilogy.
Directed By:Don Hertzfeldt
Written By:Don Hertzfeldt
It's Such a Beautiful Day
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Universal Acclaim
90
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Metascore
Universal Acclaim
100% Positive
7 Reviews
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0% Mixed
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May 18, 2015
100
Warped keyhole-size images stack atop one another in a Frankenstein-ian collage that evokes the films of Terrence Malick, David Lynch, Stan Brakhage, and Bruce Conner. Seeing "the years [slip] out of [Bill's] head" in this 71-minute compendium is nothing short of revelatory.
May 18, 2015
100
Considering that he’s a stick figure, Bill, the main character in It’s Such a Beautiful Day, sure does have a complex internal life. And this animated film by Don Hertzfeldt does an amazing job of making you feel it, in all its sadness, terror and transcendence.
User score
Universal Acclaim
89% Positive
78 Ratings
78 Ratings
7% Mixed
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Jan 6, 2025
10
It is an absolutely fantastic movie. It just happens to be implemented using stick figure animation. It touches on the universal issues of the human condition. It is as if Don Hertzfeldt is just a conduit for the universe observing itself.
May 18, 2015
100
A highly original and utterly enthralling film that touches on staggeringly expansive themes - more typically expected in the work of master auteur and persistent award-winner Terrence Malick, than from animations.
May 18, 2015
90
Had James Thurber worked in animation, the waggish result might look and sound a bit like It’s Such a Beautiful Day, indie cartoonist Don Hertzfeldt’s alternately poignant and absurdist triptych.
May 18, 2015
80
An existential flipbook and a heartbreaking black joke: stickmen have never looked so alive.
May 18, 2015
75
Despite all this macabre torment, It's Such a Beautiful Day involves a lot of sweet, plucky humor that represents a discreet softening of the angry sarcasm for which Hertzfeldt has become known.
Aug 29, 2020
10
While watching this movie I was fully absorbed by the movie, Humour the personality the tragedy all of it hit me in my brain and I could not Stop watching it I am going to sit on my bed many nice wondering and thinking about this movie and I would not wanted any other way
Apr 19, 2020
10
This movie... It really gets how to surprise anyone due to it's visual simplicity. It such a big, deep, unique movie; so captivating how a simple (at first) character called Bill could get anyone on guard on how relatable yet profound he is, the narrative is a constant mind-blowing experience that drives you further into the movie and makes you feel so many things, even cry. It can be even a life-changing experience for some people.
Dec 4, 2019
10
Quirky, imaginative, and unforgettable. This is an odd, experimental film that will pull on your heartstrings. It's stunningly beautiful in its simplicity. Its an unexpected font of ponderous wisdom that will stick with you for years to come.
May 3, 2018
10
Definitely an acquired taste, but easily one of the most poignant and masterfully done movies I've ever seen. 10/10 work of art
Mar 6, 2021
2
Nihilism + crappy animation + discordant noises + choppy narration. Closest to "demonic" of what I've yet seen, and I've seen a lot.
Production Company:
- Bitter Films
Release Date:Oct 5, 2012
Duration:1 h 2 m
Rating:TV-14
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Awards
Los Angeles Film Critics Association Awards
• 1 Nomination
Village Voice Film Poll
• 1 Nomination
