Reptileenbu
Did you people see the same film I saw?
Tobias Burrows
It's easily one of the freshest, sharpest and most enjoyable films of this year.
Zlatica
One of the worst ways to make a cult movie is to set out to make a cult movie.
Horst in Translation (filmreviews@web.de)
"Rubber Johnny" is a six-minute animated short film by Chris Cunning Ham and Aphex Twin. They worked together on several projects, and none of them are glorious gently-put, but this one here may take the cake for worst. This is listed as horror, but I don't know about that. I would rather describe it as weird. we see some deformed creatures, a dog with (not really) scary eyes and a train. And some more stuff, but it was all so insignificant and forgettable that I don't even remember, although I just watched it. The music was pointless too. Cunningham worked with Madonna in the past, so this is really a massive step down for him here in this 10-year-old short film. And the result would be a step down for basically every filmmaker. Highly not recommended.
maxyg18
This creepy short film has been rumored that it's real footage of a badly deformed human being. It's not; all it is, is just a short homemade horror movie, which I thought didn't make much sense. Yes it was quite disturbing and well made, but what was this movie about? I've been watching this movie quite a few times and I barely got it. The closest description that I can give you is that it's just about some sort of creature or a badly deformed human being who lives in a basement of a house with his dog and an abusive parent or owner. Although it doesn't make much sense, it's worth checking out and can also be seen on various websites.
gary_l_wallace
6 minutes of dark and disturbing video... but in an entertaining way.I was in awe by the end of the short, it has had a mood altering effect to anyone who I have shown it to, an almost shocking quality that you can't help but feel. I am not usually a fan of this genre, but you can't help but realize the genius that went into making it. But you have to also wonder "what kind of person is thinking this stuff up?", Since watching this I did a little research of Chris Cunningham's work, the guy really knows how to grab your attention and hold it. I really look forward to seeing future works from him.A definite must see! Rubber Johnny is on the cusp of cult status.
Per A.
I guess my main beef with "Rubber Johnny" is that it is a freak show: a weird crippled child dances for the audience. The style/design explored territory covered during the goth/ industrial scene since the 90's. The filmmaker is obviously talented - but I didn't find the film either shocking or entertaining, just obnoxious. The whole marketing and experience of the film had the subtext: "There's this weird pale mutant in the basement. Isn't that cool??" I guess the concept of a freak show put me off. All of that said, Cunningham is a genuine talent - and apparently has good marketers behind him. So, hope to hear and see more from him in the future.
