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Orion and the Dark
2024 90 min United States of America PG 6+
★6.9
Animation, Family, Comedy, Fantasy, Adventure
Director: Sean Charmatz
🎭 Based on
«Orion and The Dark»
byEmma Yarlett
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Description
A boy with an active imagination faces his fears on an unforgettable journey through the night with his new friend: a giant, smiling creature named Dark.
Starring
Jacob Tremblay
Actor
Paul Walter Hauser
Actor
Colin Hanks
Actor
Awards
5 wins & 16 nominations total
Key opinion
Orion and the Dark is generally regarded as an enjoyable, family-friendly film that successfully touches upon themes of overcoming fear. While some critics praise Charlie Kaufman’s thematic contributions, others find the narrative structure uneven and the visual quality underwhelming compared to higher-budget features.
| Theme | The film effectively communicates the importance of acknowledging and accepting one's fears. | |
| Acting | The character of Dark serves as a standout highlight within the film’s cast. | |
| Accessibility | The narrative leans into complex, mature themes of loneliness and existentialism that feel more suited to an adolescent audience than the intended children's demographic. | |
| Production | Visual quality is a point of contention, with some praising the captivating mix of animation styles while others criticize a lack of depth and a perceived unfinished aesthetic. | |
| Screenplay | The screenplay is divisive, alternating between insightful, enriching thematic exploration and structurally confusing or dialogue-heavy pacing. |