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Life as the sole sale item in the clearance corner of Eben's Bikes can get lonely. So Red, a unicycle, dreams up a clown owner and his own juggling act that steals the show. But all too soon, the applause turns into the sound of rainfall as reality rushes back. Red must resign himself to sitting in the corner and await his fate. Don't let Red's sale tag fool you. He's really a priceless unicycle with a big heart who could help out juggling performers like Lumpy the Clown – if only someone would see him resting against the back wall and give him a chance. (HBO Europe)
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"The Dream of the Clown" utilizes motifs that are common in Pixar movies and later animated films. The main character is an outsider, someone a little different from the others (this also applies to movies like "Brave," "Finding Nemo," "Cars," "A Bug's Life," etc.). This time, the main character is a small unicycle, who dreams of being the center of attention and achieving success in a bicycle store. However, this short film is a little different from what Pixar usually releases. It has something darker, more depressing. Don't expect a happy ending. Unfortunately, the story is somewhat overshadowed here, and even though the film is atmospherically almost noir-like, it lacks something that would enliven it a bit. The unicycle has beautiful facial expressions, emotions are depicted, but it is evident that animation took precedence over the story. However, the good musical aspect perfectly separates the dream sequence from the realistic parts of the film.
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