N/R - Documentary
Starring Calvin, Hobbes, Berkeley Breathed, Seth Green
Directed by Joel Allen Schroeder
The Story:
What is the greatest newspaper comic strip of all time? That answer may vary depending on who you ask, but anyone that has laid eyes on the work of Bill Watterson's Calving & Hobbes will likely answer accordingly. This documentary takes a look back from all of the fans (both professional and casual) of the work and gives a shout out to Mr. Watterson for creating a strip that has transcended generations thus far, and is still going strong for not having been in the papers in over 20 years.
Mr. Watterson doesn't appear in the documentary in any way, shape or form.
Unless you count his artwork, and some various quotes that he's provided over the years in interviews.
Otherwise, consider this a fan letter to Watterson.
It could've, and should've been bigger and better than what it is.
Calvin & Hobbes deserves every accolade you can think of, and then some.
The coolest part of the film comes from the library that has all of the Calvin & Hobbes originals.
If I was ever planning a robbery...
Wait, what?
; )
This is now streaming on Netflix.
Final Grade: B-
Rewatchability/Purchase Factor - Not high. However, reading the strips themselves? Infinitely!
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