Dear Ike: Lost Letters to a Teen Idol
9.1
2021
1 hr 10 min
Animation
, Documentary
In this animated documentary, Los Angeles filmmaker Dion Labriola recounts his all-consuming childhood quest to contact his teen idol, Ike Eisenmann - and the magical turn of events that led him toward his goal (some 40 years later).
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- Cast:
- Ike Eisenmann
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Great visuals, story delivers no surprises
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good film but with many flaws
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There are moments that feel comical, some horrific, and some downright inspiring but the tonal shifts hardly matter as the end results come to a film that's perfect for this time.
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There is definitely an excellent idea hidden in the background of the film. Unfortunately, it's difficult to find it.
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