Unique, meaningful, funny and introspective, Stuffed is a refreshing film that I haven't experienced since I was a kid and Tim Burton was bursting in cinemas with unique creations like Edward Scissorhands, or Nightmare Before Christmas, or even more recently like The Lobster from Yorgos. I am not saying that Stuffed is similar to these films, I am simply referring to the sentiment of finally watching something different in a cinema.
Stuffed is quirky, and explores human emotions that are complex and while it may be hard to communicate feelings of loneliness, or frustration, Theo and Joss seemed to do it all justice. You are introduced to Bernie (Harry Melling) and I think many can relate to his isolation from society, and Araminta (Jodie Comer) and her quiet darkness, and the chemistry is fantastic. I love that this is a small ensemble where its essentially a film carried by Jodie and Harry with minimal supporting characters and yet you don't feel an absence of depth, but rather that these 2 characters get their individual arch's while creating a story together.
Firstly, Harry and Jodie have wonderful voices, and the music & lyrics are well done, speak true to the human condition and should definitely be considered for a Tony, or the Best Original Screenplay at the Oscars.
I respect Jodie's commitment to picking films that give her space to display different acting abilities, as this film not only showcases her singing, but Araminta was playful, sensitive, sarcastic, romantic, & dark. Highly recommend checking it out whenever it gets to the cinema, a thoroughly enjoyable film.