ABOUT: “Molli and Max In The Future” is a Sci-Fi Romantic Comedy about a man and woman whose orbits repeatedly collide over the course of 12 years, 4 planets, 3 dimensions and one space-cult. A grounded romantic comedy set in an absurd world, “Molli and Max” takes the character-driven romance of a movie like “When Harry Met Sally” and combines it with an everything-but-the-kitchen-sink Sci-Fi universe of something like “Futurama”. Through a combination of old-school practical visual effects (hand-built models, miniatures, puppets and rear-projection) and cutting edge technology (Unreal Engine and LED Volumes) the filmmakers have created a universe like no other. Tentacles! Robots! Glorp!
JASON’S REACTION: It’s not every day I see a type of futuristic romantic comedy with a jazzy score, and MOLLI & MAX has a lot of fun with the concept of two people who keep running into each other over the years in such a visually odd future. Though I thought it was a rough start and a lot of the dialogue feels more written that read, it picks up strong by about the third chapter when we get some truly out-there flashbacks with wacky production design and alien creatures. Overall, MOLLI & MAX has a fun light-hearted attitude throughout that makes for very charming viewing especially for sci-fi fans. I also give the movie huge credit for such a visually strong look and great sound design for such a small budget too, and it was also great to hear very positive feedback by other attendees throughout the festival. I’m not sure what the future holds for this one (no pun intended) but my best wishes to the filmmakers.
This film and many others like it will be showing at South By Southwest taking place March 10-19. For more information point your browser to www.sxsw.com!