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Ray Gunn Review: Brad Bird's Retro-Futurist Detective Story
Brad Bird's decades-in-the-making detective film faces muddled messaging in retro-futurist world.
In brief
Brad Bird's decades-in-the-making detective film faces muddled messaging in retro-futurist world. Brad Bird's long-gestating animated film 'Ray Gunn' delivers immersive retro-futurist noir but struggles with unclear messaging. Originally reported by IndieWire.
Brad Bird's long-gestating passion project
Brad Bird's decades-in-the-making animated film 'Ray Gunn' delivers immersive retro-futurist noir but struggles with unclear messaging.
Skydance Animation release timeline
Skydance Animation first signed Bird and his film back in 2021, allowing the 'Iron Giant' and 'Incredibles' filmmaker the chance to make a film he's been thinking about for entire decades.
Netflix distribution
The film is being released by Netflix, which does continue to bet on unique animated endeavors.
In short
Brad Bird's long-gestating animated film 'Ray Gunn' delivers immersive retro-futurist noir but struggles with unclear messaging.
