An outstanding animation

Rating: Null/10 (2 July 2011)

This stop motion animation is about the unlikely friendship between a young and unattractive girl in Australia, and a socially inept man in New York.
"Mary And Max" is captivating and touching beyond my expectations. I never thought that an animation with bleak colours and unattractive characters would be so engrossing. The plot exposes in detail the emotional depths of both Mary and Max. It tells viewers their inner world unreservedly. Max may have an unusual personality, but his inner experiences undoubtedly strike a chord with many people. As for Mary, her loneliness and low self esteem are saddening. Her unhappy childhood evoke much sympathy from viewers. It's quite amazing that these two characters alone are so riveting and captivating, that they create waves of strong emotions. "Mary And Max" is an outstanding animation that serves as a testament as to what friendship is really about.