Lee Eisenberg Chris Wedge's Oscar-winning "Bunny" is one of the most mystifying cartoons that I've ever seen. One might interpret it as a look at moving on with one's life. Seven minutes long and with no dialogue, it says more than lots of features say. The Tom Waits song during the credits sums up the cartoon's mood.I understand that Wedge went on to direct "Ice Age". I never saw that one - and have no interest in it - so I'll remember him for this cartoon. It's one of the few cartoons that I've seen that I would call philosophical. It deserved its Oscar. I have to admit that I never would've guessed that Tom Waits would do a song for a cartoon, but it's worth remembering that cartoons don't have to be cute stuff for children. Worth seeing.

Robert Reynolds This won the Academy Award for Animated Short and it's easy to see why, even in a fairly strong field of nominees. The technical aspects alone would justify the award. It's a visually arresting cartoon. I've seen much less attention to detail in "set decoration" in feature-length live-action films! But the visuals are only part of the tale here-indeed, it is the tale itself that is at the heart of things here. The characters matter, the interactions make sense and the story is interesting to the viewer (although, at least in my opinion, the primary reason this won out over another nominee was the superior visual look and feel of Bunny and the race was close there, as well. Too bad they didn't end up tied) without becoming cloying at the end. Good to see this getting wider release on the DVD of the feature Ice Age, by the same studio. Let's hope features don't take up all their time and energy, so that they can occasionally give us a shorter marvel like this. Well worth watching. Most highly recommended.

Ruby_Tuesday The story is so sad!! ;_; Basically, for those of you who don't know and thus think it's lame, it's about an old widowed rabbit who gets mad at a moth in her kitchen after having some sad thoughts about an old wedding photo of hers. The moth is an angel and is trying to get her to come join her husband. She eventually gets mad and *****SPOILERS!!! SPOILERS!!!*****bakes the moth in a cake. (Although she didn't intend to in the first place.) The moth opens a portal to Heaven (or so I think) and Bunny follows it. The ending is so sad as they show a close-up of the wedding photo and the figures move and-- *sob* --is so touching!!*****SPOILER END!!! SPOILER END!!!*****Sorry, but, being a Pisces, I am very emotional *Cry* and this was so sad, in a way... but that is no reason for you not to see it! It is sad in a good way, and the animation is brilliant! The characters and everything look like clay or puppets or something but the animation certainly flows like computer technology and that is what makes it great! So see the short, smile, (almost)cry, and be amazed. 8/10

SirMoggy A great animated piece is one that satisfies the basic elements of story, art, and sound emotion; but a true masterpiece transcends these essentials and brings forth the artistry of humanity. Such is the case of Chris Wedge's (Blue Sky Studios) "Bunny." Through stunning visuals and a heart-warming story of an anthropormorphic metamorphosis, "Bunny" is a flawless example of genuine animation. Although the story will most likely be misunderstood by children, it will bring a smile to their face none the less. I was touched by Chris' animated piece and I find it so rare to find an short (especially one that is only 7 minutes long) that brings such strong convictions.Baking alone in her weathered house, hearing only the sounds of the lonely night, "Bunny" receives an unexpected visitor: a nocturnal pest. Searching for the light in such an unachievable manner, a single moth clinks and clanks upon "Bunny's" fixtures. The old ragged "Bunny" persistently tries to remove the hairy moth, but to no avail, the moth is slow to quit on its mission. Through anger and fury brings raw and nostalgic yearnings; her past is awakened while rays of light cover the darkness. Through fantasy and hope, "Bunny's" life is finally fulfilled.Computer animation is a timely medium. The style and appearance of the film gradually surpasses its predecessor with the rate of technology. Only the story is set in stone. This aside, Chris Wedge and Blue Sky Studios have made the most visually stunning piece of animated film to date. Utilizing the latest in CGI technology and a technique called "radiosity" which replicates light in its most purest form, "Bunny" exhibits a sense of realism that has never been captured until now. The most subtle details are committed to precise accuracy: the fur on "Bunny's" body, the shadows and glares upon glass, and the camera selections and movements all contribute to its excellence."Bunny" won my heart over as it would do to any individual. It has proved to be one of the greatest computer animated shorts in all aspects of the medium in recent history.